Nike Air Zoom Triax – $46 shipped (Nike+ iPod system)
Posted on 31 December 2008, at 3:21 pm, by Wayne Schulz
You’re probably wondering why I’m writing about sneakers? Especially since this is a gadget site and sneakers are about as low tech as things get. Well there’s something noteworthy about these Nike Air Zoom Structure Triax making them a hot deal at $46 shipped.
These sneakers are specially fitted to allow for the insertion of the Nike+ sensor chip which measures the distance and pace of your running.
You do (of course) have to purchase the chip separately. But the web service where you upload and track your running is free. Having a special set of sneakers (such as these Nike’s) makes using the system on a regular basis much easier.
The iPod Touch was a hot seller this holiday season. Every single one of those iPod Touch devices (latest generation) has a receiver than will pair to a Nike+ chip (sold separately) which when placed in this Nike sneaker serves as a type of pedometer for runners.
RoadRunner Sports have the Men’s Nike Air Zoom Structure Triax+ on sale for $54.95. Use coupon code CX180214 (Ex. 1/15/09) to take another 15% off bringing your price to $46.70.
These Nike+ compatible shoes are unusually expensive. My pair cost $80 at the Nike Outlet. There are a range of sizes and colors available. Shipping is free and no sales tax unless you happen to live in California.
RoadRunner – Nike Air Zoom Structure Triax via BradsDeals
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December 31st, 2008 at 11:11 am
I've had Nike+ for a couple of years, and I just bought the watch remote control thing last night, as trying to control an iPod on the run with gloves on in the winter is, well, impossible.
It is possible to use Nike+ without Nike shoes – you can get little neoprene pockets for the sensor, which attach to your laces, or you can use this replacement insole: http://www.yoursole.com/products/footbeds/signatu...
But I think that the sensor seems to be most accurate in a Nike+ shoe.
As for the cost of shoes, as with many other things, you often get what you pay for. Though Air Pegasus support Nike+ as well, and they are fairly reasonable. It seems that Nikes cost pretty much what they always have back before Nike+.
January 1st, 2009 at 1:05 am
When I bought my Nike shoes (with Nike+ support) I hesitated because I felt like a fool paying an extra $20 for a shoe with a hole in it.
I'm however quite happy that I don't have another thing (Nike+ pouch to attache to a shoe) to juggle when using the Nike+. All I have to do is remember to put on the right sneakers and the sensor is already mounted for me in there.
January 1st, 2009 at 5:46 am
Well, I tried the Amp+ watch control. It worked perfectly. It's always been an issue for me, since I generally listen to podcasts when I run and they generally are not all recorded at the same level, so I am always having to diddle with the volume. It was a big fat zero deg. F this morning and, with two layers of gloves on, I was able to adjust the volume up and down without a problem.
I bought the last one that they had a local Best Buy for $40, which is still probably too much, but better than the list $80.
January 2nd, 2009 at 5:19 am
Boo on RRS… Despite the 1/15 expiration, they killed the discount code early…
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 am
just an update here: regrettably the 15% off is dead but you can take 10% off via code CX180260.