Overview
- Project Amplify pairs a calf-mounted rechargeable battery cuff, lightweight motor and drive belt with a carbon-fiber–plated shoe that can be detached and worn without the robotics, developed in collaboration with Dephy.
- Nike says the system is still in testing with a broad consumer launch targeted for the coming years, and some outlets report a tentative 2028 goal that the company has not formally confirmed.
- Positioned for everyday walkers and runners at roughly a 10–12 minute mile pace, the device is described as an e‑bike–style assist that augments natural ankle and lower‑leg motion rather than serving elite competition.
- Internal and early reviewer testing involved more than 400 athletes over about 2.4 million steps, with reported benefits including reduced perceived effort, uphill support that feels like flat ground and pace gains of roughly 20% in some cases.
- Nike’s broader slate includes Mind 001 and Mind 002 shoes arriving in January 2026 at $90 and $140, Aero‑FIT cooling jerseys debuting with soccer teams in 2026 and a Therma‑FIT Air Milano jacket set for Team USA use in 2026.