When Adidas first launched Boost technology in 2013, no one was optimistic about it. They even thought that this thing that looked like a cheap bubble was just a gimmick in Adidas’ operations and was not attractive.
But just one year later, in 2014, Kenyan runner Kimetto won the gold medal in the Berlin Marathon wearing Adidas Boost2 with Boost midsoles, and also set a record of 2 hours, 2 minutes and 57 seconds. All doubts disappeared. .
In the past two years, adidas has not only replaced all its running shoe products with new Boost midsoles, but running has also gradually become popular among the public. More and more people are willing to go out of their homes and run on the road, in the park or in the gym. More and more people are also participating in marathons to challenge themselves.
So, what is such a magical boost?
What is Boost?
Boost expands solid particle materials and transforms them into thousands of small energy capsules and then mix them together. It looks just like ordinary foam. At first glance, I thought it was the rice popcorn I ate as a child (a winter snack in the Northeast in the 1990s).
In fact, these small rice-like particles can effectively squeeze, expand, rebound, accumulate and release energy at every step of the movement. Therefore, the boost midsole can provide people with good elasticity and also greatly improve the foot feel of the sneakers.
In terms of stability and durability, the rebound effect of boost is more than three times that of EVA. As can be seen from the following test, the rebound effect of boost is excellent. Not only does it provide a soft enough foot feel, but it also provides us with an energy feedback experience like a perpetual motion machine.
The most powerful running shoe in history: Adidas Ultra Boost
The most popular running shoe product in 2015 is undoubtedly the Ultra Boost launched by Adidas. Whether it is the shape design or the modification of the sole, Ultra Boost is It breaks people's original impression of running shoes and re-establishes a new logo for running shoes.
The Ultra Boost upper uses Adidas' original Primeknit integrated weaving technology, which brings excellent wrapping while giving your feet the best breathability and comfort. Ultra Boost's new Boost midsole enhances the performance of the 20, and the finer Boost particles bring super energy feedback and shock absorption.
For basketball shoes that require extremely high resilience, the emergence of boost materials has undoubtedly brought good news to basketball enthusiasts.
Adidas Boost Basketball Shoes
In September this year, James Harden’s trip to China occupied the headlines of major news. People were not only paying attention to Harden’s visit, but His personal signature sneakers. Since adidas announced its formal signing with Harden last year, Harden has been wearing personal PE shoes. In the spy photos released earlier, it should continue the low-top design of Harden's PE shoes, and the full-length boost is essential.
Let the leader recall which Adidas basketball shoes are equipped with boost technology.
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Crazy light boost 4
Crazy light 4 uses cushioning technology in the heel and adds full-length Boost technology to provide an excellent cushioning experience. Following the stability of previous sneakers, the tongue uses Techfit technology, which can make our feet more comfortable inside.
2
Crazy light boost 2.5
With the introduction of Boost technology in 2014, the Crazy light series has relied on its excellent practical performance and full speed in the past two years. Its popularity has soared due to its sexy design.
Crazylight Boost 2.5, as the name suggests, is Crazylight Boost2015, the second derivative of Crazylight Boost.
The soft fit of the Primeknit upper and the softness of the heel Boost provide a comfortable environment for your feet both on and off the court.
3
D Rose 6
D Rose 6 is equipped with an improved version of Boost full-length air cushion. The FITFRAME cage-type stable structure composed of straps is its largest The highlight is that the high-top shoe shape gives the shoe a combative appearance. D Rose 6 can definitely be regarded as a masterpiece that combines performance and appearance.
4
D Rose 7
From "Windy City Rose" to "Blue Enchantress", Rose, who has reached a turning point in her career, also has her own The new generation of boots - D Rose 7. It is still a high-top shoe equipped with a full-length Boost midsole, and the high-performance woven upper is supplemented by a hard material package to provide more stable performance.
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Crazy light boost 2016
This pair of good-looking Crazylight Boost 2016 has reached a sufficient level both in sales and reputation.
The gimmick of being the first to use a full-length Boost midsole also gives it a lot of points. The Boost midsole design that gets thinner and thinner from the back to the front ensures the flexibility of the shoe, which can be called a new generation. A practical weapon!