What Inspired the adidas Springblade

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The adidas Springblade is an innovative shoe that is designed to give provide the runner with explosive energy. But what exactly inspired the Springblade’s design? adidas has released a Vine video that shows the brands inspiration for the shoe. The video also shows their creativity, by using stop motion in video, which what it took to create such an innovative design. According to the video, they took a look at how the pole bends when an athlete hits a pole vault, the suspension of a motorcycle’s back tire and the reflex of a gymnasts’ spring board. These theories all went into the Springblade’s premier adidas Energy Blade technology.

Unlike a traditional foam midsole, The Energy blade system is composed of 16 individually tuned, high-tech polymer blades which harness and release energy throughout the stride. This helps the runner with their forward motion. The blades were made to withstand a rigorous exercise or workout and will give you that consistent performance in any temperature. The sneakers techfit upper with the combination of their mesh tongue and collar makes this sneaker the light weight runner that the world is looking for.

Purchase your adidas Springblade today for $180.

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