adidas

🏭 Brand & Heritage

• Founded in 1949 in Herzogenaurach, Germany by Adolf Dassler — reinventing adidas shoes outlet near me sports footwear with the iconic three stripes en.wikipedia.org+12decentfoot.com+12decentfoot.com+12.

• Over the decades, became synonymous with both athletic performance and streetwear culture.

⚙️ Core Technologies

Boost (eTPU midsole)

• Introduced in 2013 in collaboration with BASF. Comprised of compressed TPU pellets, delivering exceptional energy return, lasting cushioning, and weather resistance adidas.co.incomplex.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1.

• Key models: Energy Boost (2013), Supernova Boost (2015), adiZero Adios Boost, UltraBoost, NMD, Solarboost, Pulseboost HD, and Sub2 Boost—designed for racing sneakerfreaker.com+3adidas.co.in+3blog.finishline.com+3.

Primeknit (knitted upper)

• Debuted in 2012 at the London Olympics with adiZero Primeknit. Seamlessly knitted uppers offer a sock-like fit, improved breathability, reduced material waste, and precision zoning en.wikipedia.org+15blog.jdsports.co.uk+15wired.com+15.

Continental™ Rubber Outsole

• Sourced from Continental Tires, this outsole enhances traction and durability — widely used across running and outdoor models si.com+7decentfoot.com+7blog.finishline.com+7.

Torsion System

• A midfoot support bar that stabilizes the arch while allowing forefoot and heel flexibility, first seen in the 1980s and still used broadly si.com.

Futurecraft 4D / 3D Printing

• Uses light and oxygen to 3D-print midsoles tailored to foot anatomy and activity, launching around 2017 through Carbon partnership wired.com+15decentfoot.com+15adidas.co.in+15.

• Adidas also tested 3D-printed running shoes (3D Runner) with 3D weblike midsoles and Primeknit uppers adidas.co.in+5wired.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5.

👟 Iconic Models

UltraBoost (2015–)

• Combines full-length Boost, Primeknit upper, stretch web outsole, and Torsion support for a high-performance yet stylish lifestyle sneaker si.com.

NMD (2015–)

• adidas originals store near me Targets urban dwellers, fusing Boost soles and Primeknit with throwback design elements from 1980s Adidas models en.wikipedia.org+2blog.finishline.com+2.co.in+2.

Stan Smith

• Originally released in 1971; leather tennis shoe that sold over 30 million pairs. Modern iterations now include knitted Primeknit uppers and Boost midsoles en.wikipedia.org.

Samba

• Iconic since 1949, originally crafted for indoor soccer on icy surfaces. Constructed with leather/suede uppers and gum soles, it remains a cultural staple (35+ million sold) en.wikipedia.org.