#20Under20: The 20 Best Nike Running Shoes From 1992 to 2012
18. Nike Kukini

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Cushioning: Air Max
Year: 2000
Tiptoeing the line between genius and insanity, the Kukini made a splash with its webbed cage closure and pool blue base. An Air Max assist in the heel offered a comfortable co-sign, but this silo still stands as only for the brave.