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

Adidas Product Team,

I've seen images of the new Takumi Ren and Sen due in Q1 2014, i.e. solar blue, solar zest, white and vivid berry colourways (+ solar slim I believe). I note they are not using Boost midsoles. Do you know if and when these will be available in the US and UK and are they the last hurrah for Takumi EVA?

Also I've seen a pic of a pair of Energy Boost in royal blue/running white, black trim (poss Energy Boost 3?). Are these from the Autumn/Winter 14 collection? Also do you know if there are any plans for there to a pair of Adios Boost in this colour combination?

Thanks, Andrew

Just wanted to say thanks to Adidas Product Team for answering questions here. It is great to be able to get inside information on a message board like this.

I'll also add that I think Adidas is missing a major market group by not offering a cheaper flat - high school and college runners. They don't want or need a $140 flat, but will pay $70 for a Streak XC or $90 for a T7 Racer.

booster & tenant -

- Takumi Ren and Sen will remain EVA all the way through 2014

- There will be new Takumi Ren and Sen for 2015, but no details for now. But, we are excited with direction. Stay tuned.

- Solar Blue and Solar Zest (blue/orange) are part of the color palette for Q1 2014. There will be a Solar Zest adios boost in this color.

- Hagio will remain throughout 2014. Don't worry, Tenant, we understand the need to keep a flat for the high school kid.

Happy New Year!

Thanks for help once again APT. Agree that there are some exciting developments (in both shoes and clothing) now and, no doubt, planned for further ahead. The new Takumi look excellent, fitting for such a top-notch shoe.

Happy New Year.

Takumi Sen has been available on Eastbay for at least a month

I just found this thread - thanks for responding, adidasguy.

count me in for supporters of the boost midsoles - I bot the adios boost and utterly love their feel - just the right balance of the soft and response. One of my favorite shoes ever.

Because I like the adios boost so much, I bought the energy boost...I like the midsole, but the weird lacing/tongue setup is a problem - four lace holes aren't enough - I don't feel properly laced into the shoe, so I make the laces tighter, which is causing some tenderness on the top of my feet.

But I like the midsoles - soft but not too soft. I have been running in tempos but always wished they were a little softer.

I'm a small guy - 61 kilos, but I still felt a little too much pounding in the tempos.

The main thing is the fit tho - I have narrow feet and can't run in anything but adidas for that reason.

Adidas Product Team,

I see that Ace 6 is up on your sight and is only available if you customize it. Will you guys be putting up just the standard color ways that can be purchased at a cheaper price?

Hi Friends,

the adidas adizero pro is my favorite shoe of all time. I have had every version since it came out several years back, and I bought a bunch on discount and have been working my way through them.

Today I went to buy more, and I find it's been discontinued?! NOoooooooo....

Any knowledgable folks have the scoop? Is the shoe in fact discontinued?

If so, what is the replacement??

Thank you friends!

Yes, thanks, appreciate that Takumi Sen (and Ren) have been available for a while now, but I am referring to Sen/Ren '2' which are essentially the same but, imo, far better looking shoes. Not available until 2014...a few hours/days/weeks???

I have some pics, can I and how do I post these?

Adios (purple version) on sale at zappos in case anyone interested. I just picked up a pair

rucker -

the upper on energy boost can take some getting used to. this particular model uses a 4-way stretch mesh that we call techfit. perhaps it is not right for your foot. for a more conventional set up in the upper I might suggest supernova glide boost. as for tempo, look for an update with boost for January 2015.

LimJay -

if you are in u.s., the only option for ace 6 will likely be the miadidas (customized) version since this market did not range it for retail. sorry about that. as I've mentioned a few times here previously, not every market takes in every shoe we create. I would check other countries - Europe or Asia (Japan)

Booster -

you are correct that Ren/Sen 2 are very similar. the midsole/outsole will be familiar to you. the new versions should hit stores in February, depending on your country.

Been great to read through all the replies Geo!

Cracking product line.

Was the original adiZero Rocket not the High School 70$ option?

jd

Rudolf Dassler wrote:

Been great to read through all the replies Geo!

Cracking product line.

Was the original adiZero Rocket not the High School 70$ option?

jd

The adizero rocket was my favorite shoe ever. I've never even tried the takumi ren/sen because the hagio is much cheaper and seems to be about the same weight and design. I'd recommend the hagio as a replacement for the adizero pro. Sadly there is no replacement for the adizero rocket, which was a better shoe; the hagio just isn't similar enough. The adidas guy said hagios are still available in the US which is incorrect. They are discontinued, see if you can find any for sale online in a size most people actually wear.

Happy 2014 -

Here you go:

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/adidas_adizero_Hagio_2/descpageMRS-AHAGM4.html

Rudolph Dassler -

It's been years since we've offered any racing flat for $70. Searching my memory, I'd say it was all the way back to Cubato but even that was probably $75.

Dear adidas product guy

I love the way you answer all these guys. Are you married? Have a girlfriend? How old are you?

I would like to nibble on you like a crumpet ;)

Angie.

Like this?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l4Cp4CcRkUk/UO_Rnnq-gGI/AAAAAAAAF5w/ECYbjpx9zxk/s320/IMG_0366.JPG

Here's some pics of Takumi Ren 2 in Solar Zest (orange). This sample pair were previously sold on ebay (is that allowed??):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADIDAS-ADIZERO-TAKUMI-REN-2014-New-Lightweight-Racing-Running-Shoes-/261312259188?ViewItem=&item=261312259188&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&nma=true&si=RmGXZmWI9GZEVBlyicqoRB%252BUuiU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Booster -

That is indeed a sample. Is it allowed? We'd prefer that it didn't happen, but impossible to police, I suppose. FYI, we made some updates since that sample so I wouldn't purchase.

Angelina -

Wow, thanks for offer, but I think you'd be disappointed. I'm an old, grizzle, beat up, never was runner...

Thanks George.

Will only buy from Adidas Uk/US (I live in England and have family in LA) and am not so keen on samples from Greece!

To reiterate what I've said before, Adios Boost are superb. Best running shoes I've owned, ever.