Nike Show R5 gives responsive cushioning specially for runners. The top plate distributes the force of impact from the heel to the individual columns. Nike Show R5 acts like a trampoline by deflecting the impact forces. As with the bottom plates, Nike Show R5 supports the columns, providing a base that secure and guide your foot through the heel to toe movement or transition. The columns controls and mitigate impact quickly collapsing at first instance and slowly going back to its original state. This transition wedge allows for a smooth ride from the  Nike Show revolutionary cushioning system in the heel to the Air Sole found in the forefoot.