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Adidas 1

Running shoe

Running shoe

FieldValue
titleAdidas_1
typeSneakers
inventorAdidas
inception
manufacturerAdidas
availableDiscontinued

The Adidas 1 was a running shoe made by German multinational corporation Adidas, introduced in early 2005. It was the second general consumer sneaker to incorporate a computer, after the Adidas 'Micropacer' in 1984. The shoe was later discontinued and later followed by the Adidas_1 basketball shoe, introduced in 2006.

Overview

Requiring three years of development prior to release, the shoe adjusted itself after four strikes stride, using a motor in the middle of the sole. The motor turned a screw, which in turn lengthened or shortens a cable, changing the compression characteristics of the heel pad.

The shoe retailed for $250 in the U.S. at launch. The changes were guided by a sensor in the heel, which determined how much the heel was compressed on each stride. The shoe was battery-powered, and lasted for approximately 100 hours of running.

On 25 November 2005, Adidas released a new version of the Adidas 1. There was an increased range of cushioning and a new motor with 153% more torque in the IL 1.1 upgrade.

References

References

  1. [https://newatlas.com/adidas-launches-the-intelligent-running-shoe/2810/ Adidas Launches the Intelligent Running Shoe] on New Atlas, 4 Jun 2004
  2. [https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a20807720/adidas-to-rerelease-first-computer-running-shoe/ Adidas to Rerelease First 'Computer' Running Shoe] by Scott Douglas on Runners World, Jul 22, 2014
  3. "A Brief History of Smart Sneakers".
  4. Bajak, Frank. (2005-04-26). "Computerized sneakers make for a cushy run".
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