Adidas Adizero Pro replacement?!? (with replies from adidas)

Adidas product team. Firstly I have to say that Adizero Boost are fantastic. I've tried numerous different shoes (incl Energy and Adistar Boost, neither of which I'm completely sold on) but Azero Boost strike the right balance between lightness, comfort and responsiveness. Of course everyone is different and some will find that they simply don't work as desired, but for me they do. Totally.

With that in mind could you advise what lies ahead for Azero Boost. I know about the two new colours scheduled for year-end (= Solar Zest and Black) but are there any plans for a Solar Blue pair (like Azeo 2) or anything else you could share with us?

Thanks, Andrew

I have no doubt I would enjoy the Adios Boost. I also have no doubt that it's a better shoe than the Adios 2.

The fact remains that for 99% of runners, adiprene+ worked perfectly fine for 1/2 the price.

I'll give the Adios Boost a try after I burn through my last few pairs of Adios 1, or when I can score a pair for under $100.

The adios 2 was $115 compared with the adios Boost at $140. I think you can even get a 10-15% off coupon with adidas if you give them your email address. The adios boost is an incredible shoe that offers the boost material which is going to make this shoe last longer that its predecessors. If you can find one of these in the next 2 years under $100 please post on here as I would like in on that.

son of kimetto wrote:

The adios 2 was $115 compared with the adios Boost at $140. I think you can even get a 10-15% off coupon with adidas if you give them your email address. The adios boost is an incredible shoe that offers the boost material which is going to make this shoe last longer that its predecessors. If you can find one of these in the next 2 years under $100 please post on here as I would like in on that.

I was able to buy the Ace 2 for under $70 and CS for under $80 in 2009-2010. I paid $99 for Adios 1 in 2011. Bought one pair of Adios 2, didn't like them as much, and bought 6 pairs of Adios 1 on clearance at runningwarehouse for $83 each.

CS and Adios both easily got me 400-500 miles, ace 2 around 350-400.

I say they keep the adios boost for those who don't mind spending the money, and bring back a shoe like the Ace or CS for those who want a fast racing flat that works and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

And as always, bring back the Adizero PR!

Booster - no plans to offer a solar blue color on adios boost. we have a lot of blue shoes between all our shoes. however, the black color does have some solar blue color pops. in terms of anything new, we will update the adios boost in june of 2014

Adidoodle - as another poster noted, the adios boost is not double the price of adios 2. since the theme continues to surface, it sounds like you just need better prices overall (which i understand) since it appears that this is your strategy of finding last year's shoes significantly discounted. i wish i could help you in this regard but i can't.

adidas product team wrote:

Adidoodle - as another poster noted, the adios boost is not double the price of adios 2. since the theme continues to surface, it sounds like you just need better prices overall (which i understand) since it appears that this is your strategy of finding last year's shoes significantly discounted.

I never said the Adios 2 was 1/2 the price, I said the CS was. They were brand new when I bought them for less than $80 (MSRP of only $90). The RC was less than $65 at my LRS (MSRP of $75). The current equivalent of those two shoes are the Adios Boost (MSRP: $140-150) and the Takumi Sen (MSRP: $150 and limited availability in the US).

What Adidas needs is an RC/Rocket/PR and Ace/CS/LT type raceing flat for under $90 like they did 4 years ago. I don't understand why an inexpensive Adiprene flat can't coexists with a Boost flat.

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Thanks APT. I'll have to choose between Zest and Black. I note your comment re the solar blue highlights on the black/white shoe. Decisions, decisions! Meanwhile have 1 x ink/infra and 2 x nightshade/elec to run in...v.happy. [quote]Adidoodle wrote:

[quote]adidas product team wrote:

Thanks for the infos.

Can you tell me what the follow up model is for the Womens Adizero Ace? I can't find this shoe anywhere in Germany (except for the mens or kids models), even online searches aren't turning up much, sadly.

Hi hausfrau. Try product Q21498 (on the Adidas Japan website but not sure where else).

hausfrau - there is a new ace launching in december of this year (probably january for most markets). this will be version #6. suggested retail price is $90. not sure where in germany you can purchase though...

adidoodle - sorry my man, boost is the future: more energy return, less deformation, cushioning and propulsion in one compound. i'd say you should start stocking up on eva shoes or save your $ for boost shoes...

Adidas/George:

Why do Kenyan athletes run in so big outfits at times?

Like Mutai here from NYC Marathon in 2011:

http://www.letsrun.com/2011/images/mutaiwidewin.jpg

You can see the singlet isn't close to being slim, and the shorts looked like a sail.

All I see from that picture is one of the greatest marathon performances of the modern day!

Also, elite african runners in general have longer legs and short torsos so its difficult to make clothing tailor made for them. Notice Gebrselassie always looks like his clothes are too big. Most of the shorter Kenyans and Ethios are like this.

son of kimetto wrote:

All I see from that picture is one of the greatest marathon performances of the modern day!

Also, elite african runners in general have longer legs and short torsos so its difficult to make clothing tailor made for them. Notice Gebrselassie always looks like his clothes are too big. Most of the shorter Kenyans and Ethios are like this.

I see that too, but I also see one of the greatest marathon runners ever who Adidas really should be able to give clothing that fits better than the USA outfits in 1972 did on Shorter.

scandinavian fellow - i do not work in sports marketing or apparel creation, but i have also wondered the same thing. turns out that many of them simply like it that way. of course they are sent appropriate sizes but they often ask for something larger. in the end they are also tiny human beings - ~110-115 lbs, 5'5" to 5'7"...i think along the lines of son of kimetto; who cares provided they are running really, really fast and they don't complain.

adidas product team wrote:

scandinavian fellow - i do not work in sports marketing or apparel creation, but i have also wondered the same thing. turns out that many of them simply like it that way. of course they are sent appropriate sizes but they often ask for something larger. in the end they are also tiny human beings - ~110-115 lbs, 5'5" to 5'7"...i think along the lines of son of kimetto; who cares provided they are running really, really fast and they don't complain.

I see, thats interesting, they actually prefer looser apperal. Just found it to be strange seeing as european long distance runners often prefer tighter appereal like most other runners.

Adidas product team -- maybe I missed this previously or in another thread, but what's the deal with the Takumi Sen here in the US? Is there going to be another run? Seems like they sold quickly at a high price point but the only place I could find my size (8) after they sold on every other site was at solerevenge.com, and I can't tell if that's legit or not. Love the one pair I bought but I'm scared to use it for anything other than races, if they're not coming back. Thanks.

Will Adidas still be offering the normal models of current shoes? Like will there be an Adidas Glide 6 without the boost midsole?

CO183 -

it is my understanding that the u.s. still will offer the adizero takumi sen. i am not involved in how many pairs, what retail locations, etc. so i probably can't be of much help. the nearest market to you would be looking on some uk websites or japan if you desire; they will carry both ren and sen

LimJay -

yes, eva midsoles will still be offered in performance running but the supernova glide will transition to boost in dec of this year. keep in mind that there is eva incorporated into most of the boost models.

Adidas Guy:

Why are the Adidas middle distance spikes so narrow? Normally I only wear Adidas running shoes, they fit perfect. But I tried buying the Mid D shoe in 2012 and they were FAR too narrow. Why is it that the shoe is fitted to people with a much more narrow foot than the running shoes are made for?