BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG DREAMS.

Missy Miller knows what she wants, and there's nothing—not even the hole in her heart—that will get in her way. Though living with an atrial septum defect and the type 1 diabetes that comes with it is a daily challenge, this aspiring actress is determined to see her name illuminated against the New York City skyline one day. She takes on adversity with uncanny poise and grace, and she credits her family and friends as the inspiration for her incredible determination. Missy's Nike Free 5.0 (Doernbecher) Women's Shoe celebrates her dreams and limitless energy with personal logos and dynamic colors on a lightweight running profile.

MISSY'S DESIGN

Taking inspiration from her past, present and future, Missy's Nike Free 5.0 Shoe is a testament to her lively personality and indomitable spirit. One shoe features a hand symbol on the tongue to represent the finger pricks that help keep her diabetes under control. The other one carries the initials of her late sister, Laurie, who died from a brain stem tumor when Missy was five years old. The New York City skyline is printed on the sockliner and back heel, a reminder that one day she will make a name for herself on the biggest stage of all.

BENEFITS

• Lightweight woven mesh upper for breathability
• Flywire technology for ultra-lightweight support
• Nike Free midsole doubles as an outsole for lightweight cushioning, durability and reduced weight
• Deep, hexagonal flex grooves for a natural, barefoot-like ride
• No-sew overlays throughout provide support and durability without added weight

NIKE FREE ORIGINS

After learning that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot on the university's golf course, three of Nike's most innovative and creative employees set out to develop a shoe that felt natural and weightless, similar to bare feet. In 2002, they examined a group of men and women with pressure-measuring insoles taped to their feet, using high-speed cameras to capture images of each foot in motion.

The team spent eight years studying the biomechanics of shoeless running. The results yielded a profound understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, allowing Nike designers to build an unconventional and flexible running shoe from the inside out.