adidas's ADIZERO series is designed for runners aiming for their fastest personal best times, even by a second. The latest top racing model, the "ADIZERO ADIOS PRO," has released the "ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 4." Additionally, the lightweight high-speed training model "ADIZERO EVO SL," which inherits the DNA of the highly discussed "ADIZERO ADIOS PRO EVO 1" with a sales price exceeding 80,000 yen and astonishing lightness, has launched. What kind of shoes are each, and what technology is hidden within them? Significant Evolution of the "ADIZERO ADIOS PRO" After About 2 Years of Development
The previous model, "ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 3," was launched in June 2022. Over two years have passed since then, leading to the carefully developed and highly anticipated launch of the "ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 4." At the Berlin Marathon held in September this year, Yohei Ikeda from the Kao Athletics team had a great run with these shoes, marking a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 12 seconds—ranking him second in Japan's history, generating significant buzz.