Patrick Johnson 
Introducing Nike Football’s next great technological achievement. No, they’re not putting grass in this PE like they did for Odell Beckham, but the Nike Alpha Menace Elite introduces a new cleat base that should help peak performers reach their quickest speeds while allowing them to stop on a dime this coming gridiron season.
The Nike Alpha Menace Elite was built to be both versatile and explosive for NFL playmakers used to changing speed and direction much like Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. The Menace utilizes fourteen studs on the outsole, eight with a standard stud that you’ll find on most Nike cleats while secondary studs add a unique configuration for better multidirectional traction perfect for cutting. The triangular edges on the studs grab and release the field almost as a shovel would.
“We used an algorithm that dictated what the lightest, strongest structure was, and we built the plate based on that information,” Nike Sr. Inline Innovator and lead footwear designer Jeff Rasmussen explained. After analyzing data, designers moved away from the usual carbon fiber for a combination of different textiles for the outsole. The upper is comprised of Flyknit and TPU yarns for a lightweight lockdown fit.
“This cleat means everything to me,” Russell Wilson said. “When you’re a young kid you dream of certain accomplishments and things you want to do in the sports world, and this is everything that I dreamed of.”
The Nike Alpha Menace Elite will be available for pre-order on Nike.com starting March 27th with only 12 pairs of the white Russell Wilson PE being able to order in his size 12.5 for a true PE offering. General release colorways like the green pair showcased below will be available via Nike.com and select outlets on March 30th. Check out more detailed photos below and stay tuned for more updates right here on Sneaker News.
Source: Nike News
