Adidas AdiPure Adapt

When it comes to running shoes, there is nothing like the Adidas AdiPure Adapt. Sports shoe manufacturer, Adidas, has certainly proven their dedication and passion for the sport. An Adidas’ new running collection called Adidas AdiPure has set the bar higher in terms of performance, speed and strength.

The Adidas AdiPure Adapt is best used in General Strength drills like breakdancing, squat jumps, barefoot strides and burpees. Personally, the Adidas Adapt model can be quite weird to take into a run because of its design. It refuses to look like running shoes, but promise so much more to the barefoot running community. In a review of the AdiPure Adapt, the best terrain/s to maximize the product’s features are the road, track and gravel.

Aesthetically- speaking, the Adidas AdiPure Adapt is made of 3D fabrics. The material has a three-dimensional structure which improves the removal of heat and sweat, air circulation and optimal cooling. The 3D fabrics are highly recommended for training and competitions alike, making it versatile for your running shoe collection. Instead of laces, the Adidas Adapt model has Velcro loops to secure the foot while running. The upper part has a Stretch-Fit system which offers a customized stretch, depending on the width of your feet. It has a colored print pattern which is gender-specific. The men get the blue design of the Adidas AdiPure Adapt, while the women would be pleased to have the purple one. At first glance, the Adidas Adapt looks like water shoes because of its snug-fit shape. The Adidas stripes are also missing from the design shown in the picture, much to the dismay of Adidas fans.

The arch-support of the Adidas AdiPure Adapt is for minimalist or barefoot running. Barefoot shoes have been described as lightweight products that do not weigh more than 255 grams. This is only the technical definition for the concept of barefoot running can be achieved with lesser materials between the feet and the ground. The Adidas AdiPure Adapt only weighs a mere 136 grams for Men’s and 119 grams for Women’s. In perspective, barefoot running shoes will allow runners to depend on their own feet and legs for stability and cushioning, since the shoes lack those. The feet will be placed closely on the ground, which means that the flexibility and sensory interference will be limited by the runner’s feet only.

The Adidas AdiPure Adapt is indeed a unique running shoe that takes minimalist running to the next level. The shoe is made from Polyurethane overlays that are designed to be skin tight in order to perfectly mold to the shape of one’s feet. Thanks to the TECHFIT Upper technology, the shoe acts like a second skin, which the runner ultimately forgets when he hits the road. Lesser distraction would lead to an improved speed performance, especially if the shoe is proven to be perfectly secured even in wet environments. Another technology that makes the shoe a must-have among runners is the Hook and Loop attachments. We all know that sports shoes need laces for a secured fit; however, the Adidas AdiPure Adapt deviates from this idea. On the opposite ends of the shoes’ collar work, the hook and loop attachments can be adjusted for a customized fit. They also make the entry easy and quick, perfect when you are running late for a race.

Even if the Adidas AdiPure Adapt is a minimalist shoe by nature, the sole of the product has decent cushioning. Forefoot strikers would love the fact that the rubbers are placed right where they matter. The lateral edges of the product are higher than the forefoot’s curved center, which may be due to the stretching upper part. The U-shaped sole will naturally flatten once you put your feet in. Sole durability and flexibility are expected to be great for forefoot running with this construction. The inside of the shoe is made of AdiPrene+ material, which is a resilient cushion that supports the forefoot and protects the heel on ground impact.

The fit of the Adidas AdiPure Adapt is smaller than those of the Motion and Gazelle. With one look, nobody could deny that the product has a narrow fit for the heel, mid-foot and forefoot. The absence of lacing is compensated by the snug-fit of the Adidas Adapt model, which contours perfectly like a second skin. 

The Adidas AdiPure Adapt is a minimalist running shoe with a low profile design and impressive barefoot running features. It is targeted to natural runners who are already at the advanced level of running. The product is best for both training and track competition for its stability, speed performance, strength and traction. The lightweight design surprisingly provides more advantages, performance-wise. Minimalist runners would truly appreciate the low heel-to-toe drop, which guarantees a close feeling to ground level. The heel and forefoot height differences also facilitate a smooth transition from the heel strike to the toe, giving the runner to improve his sprint on the road.