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Old 04 March 2005, 10:45 PM
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www.adidas-1.com

Might take a while on slower connections.. very slick- but unsurprisingly not that full of useful info either.

cool idea tho
Old 04 March 2005, 10:48 PM
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I lost one of these the other day. I tried to feel sad about it, but as it turns out these shoes have no soul...
Old 04 March 2005, 10:51 PM
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not sure how they work as i got stuck on a daft screen with loads of footeps which never stopped, i bet there really expensive


a future chav classic in the making, you mark my words!
Old 04 March 2005, 11:01 PM
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you're not wrong micky!

..yeah but.. no but..

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the blurb talks about a microprocessor capable of millions of calculations per second and adapts the cushioning to the environment .................... erm, like your brain, muscles, tendons and ligaments then.

Another gimmicky trainer where it's more intelligent than the idiot wearing it
Old 05 March 2005, 12:56 AM
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questions what does the microprocessor DO??
Old 05 March 2005, 09:25 AM
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£175 afaik
Old 05 March 2005, 12:59 PM
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A shoe that is more intelligent than its occupant, cool !
Old 05 March 2005, 03:53 PM
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buy and stick in the loft for a few years. will be worth a bit I'm sure.
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The processor adjusts the level of cushioning depending on the terrain. Would only be suitable on hard surfaces IMHO as you get plenty of cushioning on grass or mud for it to be of any great use.

Don't fancy running through mud with £175 worth of trainer. It's recommended that running shoes are replaced every 6mths depending on the amount of milage you run, so it could be very expensive for anyone seriously into running. Still think it's aimed at street fashion than a proper running shoe.

As STI wanna Subaru says its probably best if you stick them away for 10yrs and make some money out them. or if you've more money than sense and like posing down the gym, they'll be sure to attract lots of women

Stefan

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Old 05 March 2005, 05:44 PM
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yup as we all know women LOVE men who splash out on shoes (as it makes their argument for the 10th pair of heels/boots that month that much easier) ..
/flamesuit ON

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No, any man I saw wearing those would either have more money than sense or that's where all the dole and benefits went. For the serious runner...no, you get far better Saucany, New Balance and Asics for that!
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I run 30 ish miles a week.
I wouldn't buy them to run in, but there's something inside me that thinks they look cool.
(and I don't think it's a bit of chav trying to get out!)
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Old 05 March 2005, 08:12 PM
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If they were bionic shoes that could let you run like the six million dollar man I'd have 'em, would save a fortune in Optimax
Old 05 March 2005, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ozzy

Another gimmicky trainer where it's more intelligent than the idiot wearing it
Ain't that the truth.

I also agree with buying them and sticking them in the loft for future resale.
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Is the microcontroller in it a BASIC Stamp? It certainly looks similar.
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