This pair offers both comfort and performance, offering good rebound and good shock absorption with its ultra-tech 3D printed sole.
Did you know that the first shoe for running was created 200 years ago? Well, since then they have constantly evolved, trying to cover all the needs of those who practice this sport. And, as you can imagine, there is no doubt that this has become a challenge for major sporting goods manufacturers, constantly rethinking and modifying this type of shoe. Factors such as lifestyle, age, preferences, technological advancements and environmental changes all contribute to a cycle of reinvention.
It’s impossible to create a running shoe that fits everyone, but it’s worth paying attention to brands that are always trying to adapt to change. Like adidas for example, who hit the nail on the head with their 3D printed midsole technology. it is one of the characteristics of its new model 4DFWD a comfortable, innovative and supportive running shoe.
State-of-the-art technology:
The 4DFWD does not look like a normal running shoe. One look at this pair of shoes and you’ll immediately notice the unique grid structure that their midsole . Ok, but what is the midsole ? Simply put, it’s the one that gives height to the shoe and the one that separates your foot from the ground, simple as that. But this unique midsole design is based on extensive research, millions of previous variations, and the work of dozens of experts.
This web-style construction is made from 39% bio-based materials and is said to offer 23% more cushioning, as well as generate three times more forward motion compared to previous generations of 4D midsole. The new Esra is built with arch-shaped FWD cells that redirect impact force and create forward motion.
As we told you, to carry out this creation, studies of physics and biomechanics were carried out. Additionally, over 5 million variations of the midsole lattice structure have been evaluated and 18 years of performance data from athletes from different parts of the world have been combined; all with the aim of identifying a game-changing design for sports enthusiasts.
To achieve this result, adidas collaborated with its global innovation partner Numerical synthesis of Carbon light .
Features of the adidas 4DFWD:
- Continental sole: Since 2007, the tire brand Continental has been manufacturing the soles of the German multinational. This one in particular promises to provide extra grip for safe running in all weather conditions.
- New primeknit+ fabric and engineered mesh upper: both excellent support and comfort. Primeknit+ offers a sock-like fit and a reinforced heel counter for added security, while this new hyper-tech mesh provides support where runners need it most.
- Comfort: 4DFWD midsole provides 23% more cushioning than previous generations of 4D midsole.
- Sustainability: In line with adidas’ efforts to reduce plastic waste, this 4DFWD midsole is made from 40% plant-based materials made from corn. The upper is made with adidas Primegreen material, which is a fabric made from 100% recycled polyester. Importantly, the 4DFWD is made to run with performance, durability doesn’t skimp on the aesthetics of the shoe.
Advantages
Carlos Donoso, adidas Brand Manager, explains how athletes and runners can benefit from this new shoe. “The 4DFWD midsole propels you forward by reducing braking forces and transforming the vertical impact of the foot against the ground into unstoppable forward momentum.”
This new sole, he details, is made with 3D printing technology and compared to previous models, this shoe offers 3 times more forward movement.
The adidas 4DFWD also reduces the braking forces that occur when the foot hits the ground by an average of 15%.
Its weight, says Donoso, is 340 grams, which makes it a very light and very comfortable shoe for runners. And weight, of course, is critical to an athlete’s run: an elite marathon runner wearing shoes just 100 grams lighter than normal could run about a minute faster . In other words, the weight of a shoe is key to a runner’s performance.
Braking forces, how do they affect the movement of the pads?
Today, Carlos explains, there are more people running to feel a sense of progress, both physically and mentally. But, he says, progress is only possible when we keep moving forward.
Muchos corredores desconocen que cada vez que el pie entra en contacto con el suelo, entran en juego fuerzas de frenado que interrumpen el movimiento de avant (así lo dicen las leyes de la física), creating a series of intermittent micromovimientos que interrumpen la fluidz de Career.
One of the new features of 4DFWD is that they not only reduce braking forces, but also take advantage of them to turn impact energy into momentum, making the ride smoother and more fluid. It’s not just another innovation. 4DFWD represents revolutionary technology that opens the door to a new world of possibilities for runners. At adidas, they called it the future of running.
Source: Latercera
I’m Todderic Kirkman, a journalist and author for athletistic. I specialize in covering all news related to sports, ranging from basketball to football and everything in between. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, I have become an invaluable asset to my team. My ambition is to bring the most up-to-date information on sports topics around the world.
