adidas Originals EE4947 Marathon TECH W Women's Sneakers

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Without sawing apart one of these trainers – which has been impossible until now, as they do not go on sale until Tuesday – experts say it is difficult to know whether the technology they contain is truly groundbreaking, or an incremental improvement on what has gone before.

If you wish to return any unwanted goods UK customers must return them within 10 working days from the day you receive them, with overseas customers having 14 days to return them. Please include a copy of the invoice in with your items so we know who they have come from. The returning goods should be posted via a recorded delivery with the buyer retaining any receipts in case the parcel should become lost in transit. As the brand continues to be true to its original principles, Adidas continuously relaunches incredible classics from their archive such Gazelles, Spezials and Trimm Trabs. The brand is ever evolving, bringing in new silhouettes such as Los Angeles, Flux and Tubular. The adidas Marathon Tech trainer draws original archive design inspiration from the adidas Marathon TR trainer, a trainer which saw Mr 3 Stripes himself, Adi Dassler, still involved in the design process. The Marathon TR was also one of Dassler’s final adidas projects before he sadly passed away in 1978. The trail runner design was first introduced in 1979 and started a new wave of retro runners, with its famous grippy outsole becoming an overnight hit with trail runners all over the world. Other styles that took the Marathon name included the Marathon 80, a running style which came a year after the original TR with a similar style mesh and suede upper but with a less trail focused outsole. It is also worth pointing out that the Marathon TR also included the famous Dellinger webbing to the midsole, a sole cushioning system designed specifically for runners needs. Bryce Dyer, an associate professor in product development at Bournemouth University, said: “We’ve gone from a sport where essentially all you needed 20 years ago was a pair of trainers and a vest, to where the footwear has essentially been weaponised quite substantially over the last five or six years.” The past meets the future in the Adidas Marathon Tech running shoes. The iconic look has been rebooted and improved with great new technology. The end result is Adidas Marathon Tech. A new spin of the old classic shoes that so many generations grew up with. The highly regarded Adidas TRX Competition.The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 shoe is ‘lab-tested to trigger forward momentum and improve running economy’. Photograph: Adidas Adidas Marathon Tech has a vintage-inspired upper, mixed with the good old Boost technology in the outsole. A classic retro design, that’s been improved for the new generations to come. Plenty of runners, who loved the style of the great retro sneakers, will love the Adidas Marathon Tech’s presence on the market yet again. Things have a chance in the past 40 years or so, but the quality that Adidas has the offer remains a constant. The Marathon is now re-introduced to 80s Casual Classics with the latest Marathon Tech version. Highlights of the updated trail trainer include mesh uppers and suede overlays with active orange 3 stripes to each side. A nod is given to Bill Dellinger with a webbing print added to the midsole alongside BOOST sole technology and original trefoil branding to the tongue. A great ‘old meets new’ addition to any 3 stripes collectors trainer wardrobe. However, with the potential financial gains so high and the margins of elite sport razor-thin, sports companies have invested heavily in shoe technologies in recent years, making it conceivable that Adidas has hit upon something new.

Adidas trainers are not just a symbol for the casual movement. They also fly the flag for generations of British and worldwide, youth or music culture and are synonymous with artists such as; Ian Brown (The Stone Roses), Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Run DMC (Superstars), Beastie Boys (Campus), all of which have become world renowned for their strong affection for and affiliation with Adidas trainers, and are now established ambassadors of the classic three stripe trainer. A couple of users praise the minimalist design of the sneakers that are not too overwhelming and works well to complement their casual outfits. A durable rubber outsole provides grip and traction. Several users are pleased that the sneaker is available in vibrant as well as subtle colorway choices that suit various personal preferences and fashion tastes. Some people with wide feet complain that the shoe is a tad narrow and less stretchy. Above: The adidas Marathon Tech & adidas Forest Grove trainers both now available from 80s Casual Classics.

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Also unclear is the extent to which Adidas has designed its new shoes with Assefa’s physiology in mind. The company claims it has gathered insights from elite athletes, including Assefa and other marathon runners, throughout its development process.