Comments on: adidas adiPure Adapt: The Ugly Duckling of adidas’ Natural Running Line

By: michael

michael — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

i work at adidas. no one has purchased this shoe on my shift. i run in the gazelles, and they are perfect for me. the stock for the gazelles and motions are pretty high. so it seems to me that the gazelles hit the spot for people who know what they're looking for.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I'd be interested to know the differences between the Hagio and the Gazelle. Similar weight, similar heel drop. I'm guessing the Gazelle will be more flexible.

By: Richard Ayotte

Richard Ayotte — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I'll wear anything if it's good.

By: nico

nico — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Brad.

shame. its good training for your calves.

By: nico

nico — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Richard Ayotte.

true that.
my nike free 3.0 v2 upper has huge holes after 3+ years of service and i'm looking around to see how has the market improved since 3+years ago.

i could just play it safe and go for 3.0 v4

By: USAFXfit

USAFXfit — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I definitely am going to buy them! Color blue is terrible EU has the black ones that look way better. Overall the zemgear 360s have a way better look but the sole is not durable for alot of running. The adipure trainers have a great sole that looks verysimilair to the adapts. Stripes would look sweet but laces would be a no go for me i hate the VFF lace ones i like efficiency and speedy things so keeping laces out is def a plus

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Goshea.

Unfortunately, you could have the best designed shoe in the world, but if it's hideous it won't do anyone any good because they won't wear it. Aesthetics matter to a lot of runners, and ignoring that would be a mistake.
I'll also point out that this was a review and thus just my personal opinion, when it comes to aesthetics everybody can come to their own conclusion - I did say they function just fine for those who are willing to give them a try.

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By: Jonathan Goshea

Jonathan Goshea — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I love ugly shoes, or so I've been told. Who doesn't want to look like a super hero when running??? The book was good but feel sad you are judging the shoe by the looks, since I read the book. tsk tsk tsk

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Matt.

Go for the Gazelle!

By: fastrunner

fastrunner — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Maybe they're not ugly enough,you know?If they were even more ugly they would be really special.If you wore them, that would mean you must be a hell of a runner.

By: Brad Pearce

Brad Pearce — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete,

I am intrigued that yet another shoe manufacturer apparently has not read up on barefoot running when designing "minimalist" shoes. You talk about the outsole on the Adidas as having the rubber in all the right places for a forefoot strike, but it looks like Adidas did not put the abrasion-resistant material on the lateral midfoot area. In your book, Tread Lightly, you discuss Lieberman's finding that most "natural" barefoot runners land on the lateral midfoot area or the forefoot. The same error (or omission) is found in Saucony Kinvara 3s and New Balance MR 00s, among other shoes.

Have you discussed this with any of the shoe companies you've worked with?

Brad

By: Giancarlo

Giancarlo — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Several of us had the opportunity to try the adiPure line.

Ultimately, what we all (sort of) agreed upon is that if this line is going to make a splash, adidas would do well to throw some laces on the Adapt, and combine the Gazelle and Motion into one shoe. The Gazelle is smoother, but a bit more foam (like the Motion) underfoot would make the shoe more palatable to the masses.

As they now stand, they are too niche. We love the Gazelle, and would run more in them if they were just a smidge more protective against the concrete and asphalt.

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