The adizero adios Pro running shoes, which is known as a collection of many cutting-edge technologies from Adidas, will be officially on sale worldwide starting September 14. It is understood that this running shoe was released in a limited edition as early as June, and it was sold out within 15 minutes.
It is worth noting that in the RunCzech Prague Half Marathon Classic that ended not long ago, Peres Jepchirchir, an elite runner from Kenya, wore adizero adios Pro and won the championship with a time of 1 hour, 05 minutes and 34 seconds, and broke the pure women’s Half marathon world record.
The adizero adios Pro running shoes are attracting attention because they have two highlights: double-layer LightstrikePRO midsole technology, and EnergyRods carbon fiber support strips.
1. Double-layer LightstrikePRO midsole technology
The midsole of adizero adios Pro running shoes is equipped with two layers of LightstrikePRO technology. The heel thickness of 39.5mm is close to the 40mm upper limit set by the World Athletics Association. This composite material is the midsole material with the strongest feedback performance of Adidas today.
Lightstrike midsole technology is an EVA composite foam material, and LightstrikePRO technology must be upgraded on this basis. Based on the information from all parties, it is more likely to be EVA+TPU composite foam, through the introduction of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer) To improve the expansion ratio and compression resistance of EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate).
After all, the elastic fatigue speed of Lightstrike midsole is a bit fast, that is, it is not durable, so runners also hope that the durability of LightstrikePRO will be longer.
2. EnergyRods carbon fiber support strip
The adizero adios Pro running shoes are one of Adidas' products in the marathon racing shoe competition. Since they are used as racing shoes, an essential component is the carbon fiber structure used to improve the stability and support of the shoes.
Judging from the racing shoes released in the past two years, the application of carbon fiber composite materials has gradually become a trend. For example, Nike NEXT%, Adidas AdiZeroPro, Li Ning Feidian, etc. are all equipped with full palm carbon plate + thick midsole.
What is carbon plate? In fact, "carbon board" is a relatively general concept to a certain extent. Take basketball shoes and running shoes for example, the carbon fiber materials and production processes used by different brands may have a certain degree of difference.
Commonly referred to as "Carbon Plate" (CARBON PLATE) is a carbon fiber composite material formed by the composite bonding of epoxy resin and carbon fiber filaments. The advantages of carbon plates are easy to summarize: light weight, good toughness, and high strength.
The application of carbon fiber composite material to racing shoes not only strengthens the structure of the midsole, but also provides arch support stability. It can also play a certain role in enhancing resilience, providing strong thrust, and improving running performance. Ultimately save the runner's physical strength.
Normal carbon fiber structural parts are sheet-shaped, but inside the midsole of adizero adios Pro running shoes are five EnergyRods carbon fiber support strips hidden from the midfoot to the toe, corresponding to the five metatarsals on the sole of the foot, so as to bring precise support.
The five EnergyRods carbon fiber support bars are based on the results of biomechanical and anatomical experiments by Adidas designers, who have continuously improved the prototype design, and finally created a running shoe structure that meets the metatarsal characteristics of elite athletes.
The five carbon fiber support bars strengthen the relevance of the adizeroadios Pro running shoes to the runner, improve running efficiency, and enable the runner to maintain a faster speed for a longer period of time.
The matching LightstrikePRO midsole has an auxiliary effect on EnergyRods and can provide excellent cushioning for explosive training and endurance training.