The Nike Air Max Tailwind features Nike’s Air-Sole technology that is designed to provide exceptional impact protection by compressing easily on contact and offering a smoother ride. The Air-Sole unit that is in the heel also helps provide for more support while running. The comfort of the shoe is courtesy of the technologically advanced Nike Air Max Cushioning system. This system is found under the shoe at is perfect at absorbing shock generated from the impact. This is not transferred to the runner and the end result is a shoe that provides a comfortable ride.