Interview with NSRL Director Dr. Lafortune

Our good pals at Dopefiend had a chance to sit down a talk with Nike Sport Research Lab Director Dr. Mario Lafortune, who just so happens to be one of the key players behind the Air Max 360. Click here to read it!

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Our good pals at Dopefiend had a chance to sit down a talk with Nike Sport Research Lab Director Dr. Mario Lafortune, who just so happens to be one of the key players behind the Air Max 360. Click here to read it!

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