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[samplesize]

... my bright yellow trail model (about 18months old) are still my favourites

have another road model about 6 months old

BUT NOW... I just got my 3rd pair fitted at The Athlete's Foot Southland today

I recommend this to anyone who likes a great fit with the choice of colours - takes about 3 weeks for delivery

FYI: http://www.adidas.com/products/miadidas04/...u/container.asp

[Action]

So, samplesize, what is your commerical interest in Mi Adidas? Are you with Athletes Foot?

Some time ago I did a review of the Mi-Adidas system for Cool Running (click here). Based on the Super Nova shoe (sorry, my error), it involves measuring your foot from a big selection of widths and sizes, then choosing colours, sole types, stiffness, materials, and last but not least, some embroidered wording across the heels. A very neat system. The system is good, but as the shoe is based on the Super Nova, so if that shoe does not work for you then this system won't work for you. Go and try a pair of Super Nova first, and if they are your sort of shoe then go for it. Unfortunately, they are a straight last and a bit heavy for me, so no luck in my case.

The other possible concern is a personal one, in that the shoes I finally got were exactly as ordered, but when I ran in them they were, well, just not quite right. Couldn't put my finger on exactly why they didn't feel perfect, but they were just, well, dunno. My theory is that every pair of shoes (actual pair made, not model or brand, but actual pair) are just a little different - perhaps the production line varies just a fraction over time, the materials age, the humidity changes. the butterfly flaps its wings.... What I am trying to get at is the shoes that get delivered are not exactly the shoes you tried on and ordered, so that little bit of difference, however slight, introduced between the measure and fit here, the consolidation of orders in Germany, the construction of the shoe in China, the shipping here, all contribute to vary the shoe just a bit... Typically, when you buy a shoe you take home the shoe you tried on and ran up and down the shop in. With Mi Adidas you don't.

Anyway, bottom line was that I think the system is great so long as the Super Nova is your type of shoe. I have been known to be a bit picky...

[samplesize]

Dear Mr Stephen Action,

On the contrary, I am a devoted sneaker freaker. With over 200 pairs in my personal collection from all brands I have found that the mi adidas system is the most accessible customization for me (and probably in Australia). I also have customized Nike's and Reebok's from O/S... but that's messy and more expensive for most models.

You mention the shoe is an adrenaline??? don't think so - I think that's Asics or Brooks - as for performance, I don't do heaps of running, but my first trail model is extra soft on the hard surfaces because of the added grip on the sole. The guy in store also mentioned the change in design - this model has a new moving heel guidance strike zone anti-pronation thingy, which is supposed to slow down the impact forces (I need that) - but am yet to see if it makes me run faster.

Also, I DID get to try them out in store - there's a bucket load of samples in different sizes and widths and they chose two different sizes for me (left foot a little bigger than my right foot).

Please don't poo poo mi adidas too much, I LOVE IT!

SampleSize

[slowaz]

Action ... Adrenaline or Supernova Control??. Adrenaline being Brooks shoes.

I've got a pair of mi-adidas (got them for the Melb marathon last year). I do agree with what you say about the eventaul result not perhaps living up to the promise of the try-on. In hindsight they probably were not the shoes for me. My main problem is my foot is very wide and while I thought I could get away with them when I bought them, consistent running in them was not doing my feet much good. They got me through the marathon OK though.

Anyway I bought a pair of Reebok's (very happy with them) but kept the adidas because they were hardly worn. Having sorted my feet a bit, I now wear them for occasional long runs (mixing various shoes). For softness on the foot, and durability they are actually a very good shoe. My son has also found the Supernovas to be good for him and surprisingly, much more duarble than Kayanos, which he was wearing through like crazy despite doing most of his running on grass (footy umpire).

Anyway to complete the circle, I bought myself a pair of Adrenaline's which is what I will probably wear for the marathon this year. Although they are passable I would have to say they I have had better shoes and would look around a bit more next time.

[samplesize]

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[Action]

Yep, correction, my error - should have read Super Nova - had a pair of adrenaline ... oops! Well, it has been 12 months. Here is the link:
Mi Adidas review

[thomo]

I also am somewhat disappointed with the Mi Adidas.

I got mine last year. I have found also they did not fit as well as the "samples".

When I run in them (saved them for big events like SMH 1/2 marathon and C2S) I end up with blood in my shoes, not too much enough for wive to say "You're bleeding" and I say "I know"

The only thing that fits is the names on my shoes.

I am 1.67 mtrs, about 5' 6" and weigh 90 kgs.

The left shoe has written on the back wide and the right shoe has load!!!!

[dog_tiredau]

Thomo

Why would you save these shoes for "BIG" events if they make you bleed

[thomo]

Good question, because they are custioned. Gives more support for my current weight.

Alot of runners will say or not say they end races in blisters, etc, etc.

My other shoes are beter suited for when I am at a lighter weight.

Then I have a great pair of racing flats but I am only 25 kgs from wearing them effectively.

Thomo

[adirunner]

Hi All,

I hope I can share some experience with mi adidas.....firstly I will be extremely honest and introduce myself as the Technical Manager for adidas Australia and keen runner, so obviously always keen to hear feedback on mi adidas and anything else adidas for that matter!

Firstly thanks for the moderators for clearing up that mi adidas is a customised version of a Supernova and not an Andrenaline.

Mi adidas is still a relatively new concept, but one that I think has enormous potential and benefit to the running community. I think the process has been covered in pretty good detail but to summarise and point out some key differences between what mi adidas can offer vs other customisation programs.

Mi adidas is a 3 step process:
1.) Fit customisation - in my mind the mosy important part. The mi adidas system electronically measures the size/width of each foot and then recommends the best size/width option from over 180 different fitting "blanks" that are available for try on instore. The only limitation is that we can only fit up to size 16 us in length and have a narrow, medium and wide last options, so some pretty large parameters to play in. But realistically this is the first program where you can have running shoes that can be built for a different length and width on each foot if required.

2.) Performance Customisation - you can choose to have a support or neutral model, summer or winter (weather resistant upper), cushion or durability based outsoles. Again match your performance needs.

3.) Design Customisation - this is where most other customisation programs start. You choose mesh/overlay and highlight colours (over 180 combo's) and also if you wish embroid a message on the side of the shoe.

The shoes take 3-4 weeks to arrive at you point of purchase.

For all of these options - the shoes still come very competitevly priced at $240.00.

Question for Thomo - why if you feel the shoes have not matched expectations have you not reutrned them expressing your concerns? This is the only way suppliers can tell if there are issues and asssit you in solving problems.

The feedback on over 2,000 pairs of mi adidas sold in Australia has been extremely positive. In fact when we fitted out 35 Sports Podiatrist last year - over 90% rated the fit as 5/5. Some going as far to say as they would not go back to non customised shoes.

Finally a new model of mi adidas Supernova has just been launched with improved features and expanded colour options.

For those interested in where they can find out a bit more aboot mi adidas visit www.adidas.com.au/miadidas.

I am more than happy to field direct queries to my email address.

Happy Running Everyone!

adirunner

[Action]

adirunner, on Sep 21 2006, 09:20 AM, said:

firstly I will be extremely honest and introduce myself as the Technical Manager for adidas Australia

Thanks - being up front about personal interest is important and the moderators around here (including me) are perhaps even over sensitive to identifying "commercial interests". If you are up front about it then absolutely no problem at all.

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Firstly thanks for the moderators for clearing up that mi adidas is a customised version of a Supernova and not an Andrenaline.

Yep. my fault. Wrote my reply without double checking - had Adrenaline on the mind...

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The feedback on over 2,000 pairs of mi adidas sold in Australia has been extremely positive.

Yes, I certainly like the idea and as with any new process there are those little things to improve, hence the feedback. The only reason I personally marked it down was that Supernova and my feet don't get on, so if Mi Adidas was introduced on other models then I would certainly check it out - will have a look at the new Supenova t osee how different it is.

[slowaz]

Adirunner the perception is (any my experience and Thomo's) is that adidas shoes are rather narrow and this is obviously a bit of a drawback for you. What are your wider models. What is the widest mi adidas you can get and do you really cater for wide feet. As you will note from my post apart from the width being a problem on my ddgy feet, I think they are good shoes especially for long runs. Cushioning and wear is excellent.

[klakrman]

Living here in Adelaide I purchased a pair of mi adidas last year after we had a flying visit from an Adidas rep to the local Athletes Foot. I was told that if I wanted a second pair she would be back again. Well over a year later there has been no sign of a second visit.

I was very pleased with my purchase and have run over a 1,000 Kms in them, but have now gone back to Asics Gel Nimbus while waiting for a chance to buy another pair of mi adidas. I wear orthotics and was told that they would suit just fine, and that has been the case.

[samplesize]

WOW!!! this has certainly generated some attention - and from the big guns...

will post a pic of my new ones as soon as I get them!

[adirunner]

slowaz, on Sep 21 2006, 10:21 AM, said:

Adirunner the perception is (any my experience and Thomo's) is that adidas shoes are rather narrow and this is obviously a bit of a drawback for you. What are your wider models. What is the widest mi adidas you can get and do you really cater for wide feet. As you will note from my post apart from the width being a problem on my ddgy feet, I think they are good shoes especially for long runs. Cushioning and wear is excellent.

Hi Slowaz,

Thanks for your reply. I'll try and address the width issue first - totally agree you in that there is still a perception that adidas is a narrow brand. In most cases this is perception.

We made the move around 18 months ago to go wider in our commercial running models, with Supernova's being on a 2E width. We are at the point now where in fact some feedback is coming back that we are on the wider/deeper end of the scale (especially in toe box). We are constantly assessing feedback on our shoes and attempting to get as close as possible to a width that suits a large majority of runners.

For those who do fit "outside the box", then mi adidas is the solution. As mentioned multpile widths across all sizes.

In relation to widest shoe - it would be a mi-adidas Supernova on the wide last. In terms of "off the shelve shoes", once again Supernova's Cush/Control would be widest. However our philosophy is that rear and mid foot should be snug to hold the foot in place and let the technologies in the shoe do their job. I see many people running in shoes where they have too much movement inside the shoe. The end result is that the shoe cannot perform it's function.

Just a note of caution on widths - every suppliers widths fit differently - 2E in one brand will feel different from a 2E in another brand - so my advice is as long as the foot fits on the platform of the shoe and is comfortable then the actual letter of the "width" is not that important.

As always if unsure always get fitted by a reputable running footwear retailer.

Hope this helps!
Cheers

[thomo]

I have emailed adidrunner with my reasons about why I didn't return my Mi adidas.

Hopefully I good outcome may eventuate.

thomo

[Steve 'The Footman']

As one of the Podiatrists who recieved a free pair I would like to endorse the Mi-Adidas program. I have found my pair to be very comfortable as I have one foot a bit wider than the other. I like the Supernova shoes and especially the firm feet at the heel with a wider forefoot. After more than a year they are still good for running although I have alot of other shoes to alternate with them. I had Intraining embroidered on the back of one and Footman on the other.

The only complaint I have is the fact that they are only available from Athletes Foot Stores. The whole program would work better if they were permanetly based in specialist running stores. I think we could do a better job at promoting the idea and having the runners who really need the customised fit be able to take advantage of it. Intraining would certainly be interested. I notice in New Zealand Mi-Adidas is available at the Shoe Clinic rather than the Athletes Foot. It would be interesting to compare the success of the program between the two countries. How about it adirunner?

[WozFasta]

Hello samplesize,
Thanks for raising this topic. I have had more than a passing interest.
May I use this to thread to adresss some sentiments and questions to the person from Adidas?
Thanks samplesize.

To adirunner, perhaps you may be able to respond to the following, as an Adidas rep.

A little history (for what it's worth):

Adidas were my first running shoes 25 years ago, when I graduated from running barefoot on bitumen & pavement (yeah, I was young, silly and a bit more resilient then!) And even that pair was quite spartan, with no more than a thin wedgie sole of rubber, and those old flat nylon laces (remember them?). Hey, it was luxury then compared to barefoot. I ran those shoes until the rubber went literally flat.

After getting injured by another brand when attempting to resume running some 10 years ago, Adidas shoes were again the shoe of choice - amazing cushioning and fit (back then). Sadly some slimebag stole the last pair of Adidas that I owned.

More recently, I have again resumed the "running" hobby, and have been on a quest worthy of Monty Python in seeking the "holy shoe"!

Snap to recent past shoe quest:

I instinctively looked at Adidas, given our mutual history, only to disciver that in the stores I looked at here in WA (including AF), the Adidas brand is very seriously under-represented. So much so that when I tried on any Adidas shoe (supernova only as adistar was not even available) all I could find was shoes with a very narrow width across the sole in the arch.
Lovely toe-off feel, and nice cushioning feel, but needing choice in other areas.

I can therefore relate to "slowaz", and have the same question regarding widths, especially here in WA as the Adidas brand seems to be very much a marginal brand here among retailers.
I have seriously skinny feet, but the Adidas shoes I have been able to try on here have been even skinnier!
The Adidas shoes pinched up under my arch where the sole width ended, and the up-rise of the upper began.
In other words, it felt as if there wasn't enough sole under my foot.
Combined with the nicely adequate sole, this caused a perception of wearing a high-rise shoe with a pinch underfoot, and a sort of "toppy-tippy, wobbly" feeling.
I had to write off the shoes which was a great pity since the cushioning and response felt very good, and I had to conclude that me and the brand had gone different ways.

It is said that if you want loyalty, get a dog.
However, I have had a long usage of Adidas products over the years.
I just bought Adidas lycra shorts (yes, I did, I admit it, but they keep my leggies warm at 05:00, and I don't look too bad in them - even according to my kids, who can be cruel)
As with other Adidas products, these are a very good product, again at the best price - something I got used to expecting with Adidas.
I hope I'm not gushing here - no I don't have Adidas shares! And no this is not a suck-up to get free shoes!

What's the point of this?
Well I like Adidas as a product line, and would like to be able to continue to use the product, if it is suitable.
Also, because of spinal surgery, I need a heck of a lot of cushioning, which Adidas seems to provide more than other makes. I was really bummed to have to turn my back on the brand.

So....questions:

1] Is the miAdidas program active in Perth?
2] Are wider widths available?

AdiRunner, your feedback would be welcomed in what seems like a bit of an information and product vacuum here.
Ta

[thomo]

Hi,

Just an update. I haven't heard from Adirunner. I sent a private email and posted on this site.

Thomo

[yeti]

adirunner, on Sep 21 2006, 08:03 AM, said:

We made the move around 18 months ago to go wider in our commercial running models, with Supernova's being on a 2E width.

I hope that applies to the Supernova only - not to the Response. Otherwise it would mean two things for me: get a pair of "old style" - narrow - Response now and then look for an alternative brand of running shoes. As much as I like Adidas - that would be the 3rd time that my prefered model either disappears without an equivalent replacement (Shimanto, Taper) or changes beyond recognition.

Yeti

[adirunner]

thomo, on Sep 25 2006, 02:45 PM, said:

Hi,

Just an update. I haven't heard from Adirunner. I sent a private email and posted on this site.

Thomo

Hi Thomo,

Apologies I havre not repied in Singapore at a conference. I wanted to let you Know I will get around to answering all questions when I return next week. Just a bit short of time over here.

Happy running all

[thomo]

Adirunner & Intersted C.R's,

I assumed something was up as I thought it was strange not to get back to me and address C.R's other concerns.

Look forward to your rsponses.

Thomo

[samplesize]

Hello all!

As instigator of this topic, and as we haven't heard back from adirunner yet, I feel the responsibility to address a couple of issues raised.

After a little bit of research and having inherent sneaker freaker genes, I hope to address a couple of concerns:

WozFasta, on Sep 24 2006, 10:34 PM, said:

The Adidas shoes pinched up under my arch where the sole width ended, and the up-rise of the upper began.
In other words, it felt as if there wasn't enough sole under my foot.

This feeling of 'pinching' through the middle of the shoe can be regularly contributed to the 'last' shape and design of the shoe. The last is the form around which a shoe is made and I believe adidas have moved away from 'straight' lasted designs to more 'curved' designs - cut away through the middle (under the arch).

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Basically, if your foot type and/or structure doesn't match the 'last' shape, then you're already headed for trouble. HOWEVER, innersoles can make a significant difference to the fit and feel of the shoe - sure, you don't want to be dabbling with innersoles - you just want the right shoe. BUT in my short time on my feet I have found that in an uncomfortable situation, changing innersoles can make a difference.

BUT who's going to tell you what your foot type and foot structure are like? Maybe your friendly neighbourhood shoe specialist store, or a podiatrist...

WozFasta, on Sep 24 2006, 10:34 PM, said:

So....questions:
1] Is the miAdidas program active in Perth?
2] Are wider widths available?

1. please see the miadidas web site for a list of contributing stores - YOU TOO klarkman
www.adidas.com.au/miadidas - follow the links "where" to "The Athlete's Foot" to "choose your state" - voila!
Perth Perth 17/10/06
Perth Perth 18/10/06
Perth Perth 19/10/06
Adelaide Adelaide 09/12/06
Adelaide Adelaide 10/12/06

2. adidas like all brands make a wide range of technical running footwear suited to a wide range of foot types - they have to.
The latest incarnation of miadidas uses the new "Supernova Ground Control" model which is adidas describe as a 'more neutral platform' and from my experience feels slightly broader through the midfoot than it's predecessors.

From what started as this shoe-head showing off his new purchase, has evolved into a very interesting discussion with even a representative of the brand themselves now involved.

I wish all brands would utilize this facility. Thanks CoolRunning!

samplesize

[WozFasta]

Hi samplesize,
Ta for the information, including the foot shape pics.
Interesting about the shape of the last - never considered that as a cause!!
I'll have to have a squizz at a couplpe other AFs in Perth - it still looks like an appealing concept. Even if it doesn't work for my feet, some other brand is bound to do something similar sooner or later - better cost to service ratios I reckon - why spend ages trying every brand in shop on a customer when you just need to try 1 brand and spec them up - much quicker, get premium price, and.... next please. Now if other brands follow, us punters will have even more bewilderment to cope with - again! Ho hum, it'll keep us out of mischief.
Tarra.

[adirunner]

slowaz, on Sep 21 2006, 10:21 AM, said:

Adirunner the perception is (any my experience and Thomo's) is that adidas shoes are rather narrow and this is obviously a bit of a drawback for you. What are your wider models. What is the widest mi adidas you can get and do you really cater for wide feet. As you will note from my post apart from the width being a problem on my ddgy feet, I think they are good shoes especially for long runs. Cushioning and wear is excellent.

Hi Slowaz,

Apologies in late delay - I have been away for the past couple of weeks on business. The widest mi adidas currently is 2E (which is a wide fit). As mentioned though it is all about foot fitting the platform (last) of the shoe. Some 2E shoes will accomodate an even wider foot, just the way the last of the shoe is shaped. Hence why I say it is important that the foot does not bulge over the sides of the midsole.

Our widths/fit have constantly evolved to get closer to fits that work for a majority of people. There has to be a recognition that you may not be able to provide a shoe for every single foot type out there, but we believe with mi adidas we can go close. So my advice is to get a couple of models on and compare yourself.

At present outside of mi adidas our Supernova's Cushion/Control are on our widest platform's.

Hoper this helps!

[adirunner]

klakrman, on Sep 21 2006, 11:54 AM, said:

Living here in Adelaide I purchased a pair of mi adidas last year after we had a flying visit from an Adidas rep to the local Athletes Foot. I was told that if I wanted a second pair she would be back again. Well over a year later there has been no sign of a second visit.

I was very pleased with my purchase and have run over a 1,000 Kms in them, but have now gone back to Asics Gel Nimbus while waiting for a chance to buy another pair of mi adidas. I wear orthotics and was told that they would suit just fine, and that has been the case.

Hi klakrman,

Glad you enjoyed your experience. In fact we have been back to Adelaide and I dare say it is our retailer's fault for not contacting you to let you know that we would were back instore. We will actually be back in SA in early December if you want to check out the new model.

Check out www.adidas.com.au/miadidas for and look at the store finder to get exact dates. You can also re-order the shoes you have directly over the phone by calling 1800 775 322. This is you wish to have exactly the same shoes - no changes can be made.

Cheers

adirunner

[adirunner]

WozFasta, on Sep 24 2006, 10:34 PM, said:

Hello samplesize,
Thanks for raising this topic. I have had more than a passing interest.
May I use this to thread to adresss some sentiments and questions to the person from Adidas?
Thanks samplesize.

To adirunner, perhaps you may be able to respond to the following, as an Adidas rep.

A little history (for what it's worth):

Adidas were my first running shoes 25 years ago, when I graduated from running barefoot on bitumen & pavement (yeah, I was young, silly and a bit more resilient then!) And even that pair was quite spartan, with no more than a thin wedgie sole of rubber, and those old flat nylon laces (remember them?). Hey, it was luxury then compared to barefoot. I ran those shoes until the rubber went literally flat.

After getting injured by another brand when attempting to resume running some 10 years ago, Adidas shoes were again the shoe of choice - amazing cushioning and fit (back then). Sadly some slimebag stole the last pair of Adidas that I owned.

More recently, I have again resumed the "running" hobby, and have been on a quest worthy of Monty Python in seeking the "holy shoe"!

Snap to recent past shoe quest:

I instinctively looked at Adidas, given our mutual history, only to disciver that in the stores I looked at here in WA (including AF), the Adidas brand is very seriously under-represented. So much so that when I tried on any Adidas shoe (supernova only as adistar was not even available) all I could find was shoes with a very narrow width across the sole in the arch.
Lovely toe-off feel, and nice cushioning feel, but needing choice in other areas.

I can therefore relate to "slowaz", and have the same question regarding widths, especially here in WA as the Adidas brand seems to be very much a marginal brand here among retailers.
I have seriously skinny feet, but the Adidas shoes I have been able to try on here have been even skinnier!
The Adidas shoes pinched up under my arch where the sole width ended, and the up-rise of the upper began.
In other words, it felt as if there wasn't enough sole under my foot.
Combined with the nicely adequate sole, this caused a perception of wearing a high-rise shoe with a pinch underfoot, and a sort of "toppy-tippy, wobbly" feeling.
I had to write off the shoes which was a great pity since the cushioning and response felt very good, and I had to conclude that me and the brand had gone different ways.

It is said that if you want loyalty, get a dog.
However, I have had a long usage of Adidas products over the years.
I just bought Adidas lycra shorts (yes, I did, I admit it, but they keep my leggies warm at 05:00, and I don't look too bad in them - even according to my kids, who can be cruel)
As with other Adidas products, these are a very good product, again at the best price - something I got used to expecting with Adidas.
I hope I'm not gushing here - no I don't have Adidas shares! And no this is not a suck-up to get free shoes!

What's the point of this?
Well I like Adidas as a product line, and would like to be able to continue to use the product, if it is suitable.
Also, because of spinal surgery, I need a heck of a lot of cushioning, which Adidas seems to provide more than other makes. I was really bummed to have to turn my back on the brand.

So....questions:

1] Is the miAdidas program active in Perth?
2] Are wider widths available?

AdiRunner, your feedback would be welcomed in what seems like a bit of an information and product vacuum here.
Ta

Hi Wozfasta,

Thanks for the detailed feedback - it is a shame you have not been able to source a wider range of our tech running shoes in WA. We are definitely growing with The Athlete's Foot, but agree we would love to have a larger representation of shoes on the wall in all stores.

It is interesting that you say you have narrow feet, yet Supernova's were narrower, as a lot of feedback we get is that we are actually too wide - obviously there is where it gets hard. Having said that, mi adidas may offer you the fit you need and it just happens that we are in WA as of next week with mi adidas. Check out www.adidas.com.au/miadidas for exact dates instores.

SportsFever also stock a good range of adidas running shoes.

Hope this helps.

[adirunner]

WozFasta, on Oct 2 2006, 11:43 PM, said:

Hi samplesize,
Ta for the information, including the foot shape pics.
Interesting about the shape of the last - never considered that as a cause!!
I'll have to have a squizz at a couplpe other AFs in Perth - it still looks like an appealing concept. Even if it doesn't work for my feet, some other brand is bound to do something similar sooner or later - better cost to service ratios I reckon - why spend ages trying every brand in shop on a customer when you just need to try 1 brand and spec them up - much quicker, get premium price, and.... next please. Now if other brands follow, us punters will have even more bewilderment to cope with - again! Ho hum, it'll keep us out of mischief.
Tarra.

Hi Guys,

It deifinitely has been an interestign conversation. Just wanted to address the comments around other brands doing something like this. The cost of this service far outweigh's any inline shoe offering. Take into consideration that for our mi adidas program we have a factory that has to guarentee they have the materials for over 180 different width and length shoes, never mind the different colour options in materials to be able to make and deliver a shoe form scratch in under 28 days. We also have the overheads of trained full time mi adidas technicians that travel the country to over 65 The Athlete's Foot stores and events. No to mention the highlighy advanced electronic fitting and footscan equipment.

All in all adidas is the only company who has taken the lead in innovation in this area, despite cost. To offer a truly comprehensive customisation program, not something that you can simply log online and change a few colours and at $240.00 this is definately not premium prices - given that I know of over 5 other non customised running shoes from other brands that retail from a higher price.

I don't believe you will see anything like this in the near future from other brands, which makes the ability to experience it now even more exciting.

Be great for further feedback if you do actually check it out.

Cheers

[thomo]

Hi Adirunner,

Could you get to me regards my shoes issue please.

thomo

[thomo]

Hi Guys,

Adirunner contacted me today.

Things are going along well.


Thomo

[WozFasta]

Hi adirunner,

Thanks for reply and info.
I will go have another look at an AF near me.

[thomo]

Hi Guys,

MI Adidas shoe update. Very positive.

adirunner organised a fitting for a new pair at no cost at my Castle Hill, NSW Athletes Foot.

Fiona, the adidas consultant was great. Very informative, patient and helpful.

I brought in my old paperwork with my shoe dimensions to check if something was amiss with my feet or measurements. Feet and measurements were same.

I tried several non-pairs. My right foot is longer and wider.

Got the right foot sorted out nearly straight away. Tried three different shoes for left foot went backwards and forwards between them. Finally settled on the two non - pairs.

Then it was to the design stage. Going from construction to colour accents. Then to naming last pair I had wide load on them, this time settled for my first name.

Fiona ensured that my feet suited the shoes. So that I didn't have a great looking pair of shoes that didn't suit my feet. The shoes look great.

Should get them in a months time!!

So thanks to Adidas and to adirunner to listening and helping.

thomo

[thomo]

My MI Adidas are on the way

Should have them by the weekend.

I will have to test them out A.S.A.P this time.

Might wear them at SMC and a disguise to trick Mouse and The Keg

Edited by thomo, 13 December 2006 - 09:45 PM.

[Danny]

Hi adirunner,

I have used Asics all my running life and am very happy with the fit and feel. I am however an avid Polar user and am very interested in the new RS800 sd. Can you let me know if the customisation program you have been talking about in here has the option to store the foot pod inside the shoe??

Thanks,

Danny

[thomo]

thomo, on Dec 13 2006, 10:33 PM, said:

My MI Adidas are on the way

Should have them by the weekend.

I will have to test them out A.S.A.P this time.

Might wear them at SMC and a disguise to trick Mouse and The Keg

They have arrived, they look great

Will take them out for a test run/walk.

[Danny]

Good stuff - hope they run well and looking forward to some feedback!

[samplesize]

Hi Thomo & Runs with Scissors,

Have had my miadidas now for a couple of months and they are great! haven't had a chance to take the happy snaps but went for all black with lime trim and they feel lighter than the last models.

Let us know how yours go Thomo...

At the moment, Runs with Scissors, the mi adidas model does not include the capacity to house the polar technology - only one model at the moment, called the adistar fusion has that ability - I'm sure there are more shoes to come, but if adirunner is around he might be able to let us know of future plans.

samplesize

[Danny]

Thanks for the feedback

[thomo]

Ran in my new MI Adidas yesterday.

10 km race. Ran it in year P.B.

Shoes felt great. Fit was perfect

The feel between the old and new was different.

The new ones not only fit better they felt much better for my type of foot.

Because most people have different size feet I can't say enough about paying what is a fantasic price for fitted shoes.

The shoes are a very good investment.

[adirunner]

Hi Run with Scissors/Thomo/Samplesize & ALL!!!!

Apologies for absence - things have been a little crazy.

Firstly Congrats to Thomo on 10km PB!

Thanks to samplesize for replying on my behalf - you are a good man!

On the Polar Fusion concept - this is seperate to mi adidas. It is a partnership between adidas and POLAR to create the world's first integrated training system. From an adidas perspective it involves specialist footwear - at this stage it is one model, the adistar Fusion, which besides being a top end fully fledged neutral running shoe, house the new S3 POLAR foot sensor in the midsole. This allows for accurate running distance, speed and for the first time running Cadence! (For all running coaches this is a bonus as there is plenty of research taking place around running cadence and perfromance and also minimisng injury risk utilising running cadence) The S3 is tiny compared to the S1 foot pod that sits on top of the laces.

The second part of the puzzle is the adiFusion apparel. Once again a worlds first - you have fully functional technical runing apparel with elelctrodes built in to the apparell itself - no more wearing straps. Simply click the small POLAR wear link on the front and away you go. Available in mens/womens apparel lines, including specific Sports Bra's with this technology.

The apparel and the footwear and all compatible with POLAR's RS800 which is their new top end running computer. I won't list all the features but it is the most advanced runing computer POLAR have released and the software package is amazing. The fantastic thing is that you can literally pre program all of training requirements into your PC/Laptop and then upload this to your RS800 which will then guide you through your training programs. This can be done by coaches/PT's etc and emailed to you and then uploaded and away you go!

Hopefully this gives everyone a little more info, but if you want to take a look at www.adidas.com.au there is a click through button to the microsite.

Hope this helps!

Hope everyone has a great Christjmas and safe New Year!

Cheers

adirunner

[Danny]

Hi Adirunner,

Thanks for the information - I appreciate your feedback.

Have a great Christmas,

Danny (Runs with Scissors)