Why Adidas's New Shoe Is ILLEGAL 

50mm stack? That's the kind of magic that turns 5'10 into 6'0

Kipchoge didn't break the record, because it wasn't in an official race and the pacers were able to jump in and weren't there from the start, also the shoes were already banned, it just didn't matter since Ineos and Eliud weren't trying to beat a record, but only trying to show that it's possible.

That 'strung' upper material looks fire. I wonder how it feels

I am just an average older casual runner--no races at all-- and I love these types of shoes because it really takes the discomfort out of running for me. All the cushion really protects my feet, joints, hips, and back. Plus I love the gentle kick of the plate... it's like using fins when swimming... it's FUN being fast (er)!

MILITARY PT TEST. Every soldier, marine, sailor, and airman will be buying this shoe to shave off 30 seconds off their running time.

I really like how you take forever to get to the point. Thanks!

Congratulations on your 500k subscribers, bro!🥳🥳🥳

I had no idea shoes could be so good they’re illegal.

I like your channel cause you review all kind of shoes and not just nike and jordans like other sneakers channel

Is this a new camera looks amazing

The shoes at the start of the video were never banned. They are the Alphafly Next% and are within the limits imposed by the world athletics federation.

I got my first pair of Adidas running shoes when I was in 6th grade in 1967 and have mostly worn running shoes ever since. I don't care if the shoe is banned from competitions. The last time I was in a running race was an inter-company sports competition out at the YMCA camp and they made me to be the runner - in the late 1980s. I use running shoes for day to day life, but I would also like a nice pair of running shoes for when I go running for exercise in my neighborhood. If these shoes are super comfortable, fun to use, and durable, that is what is important to me.

The heel of the sole on the outside of the shoe appears to be shorter in height than the inside heel. It looks like when you're stepping your ankle is rolling inward. I think I'd for sure roll an ankle on that.

new idea for shoe the upper is very fin for brethability and good lock down the mid sole is 70 cm height and has 5 carbon fiber plates in it and uses new balance fuel cell technology

Good staff Elliot keep doing the good work

Same Rules exist for Trail Running top body on stack height and now how deep the lugs are as well as how deep the spikes/slip-on spikes pr cleats/slip on metal cleats are due to some runners modifying the slip-on spikes that use replicable pin spikes for ice with massive spikes in the form of nails that are over the length of a track and field javelin spike. The other rules are how deep the built in lugs can be, no longer then what a javelin spike size is and then the runner could not use any spikes on the shoe. This came as Innov-8 they had a pair of running shoes with rubber USA/Canada football cleats on them for some trail running/fell running events and then some elite runners using in shorter trail events spikes that are used by javelin throwers on beefier models of cross country shoes.

We need lifestyle versions of the super marathon sneakers.

The Boston 12 is basically the daily trainer based on these or so I'm told, minus the carbon plates, they have nylon rods instead

The shirt you’re wearing in this episode where did you get it

Lmaooooo, this dude could have won the marathon barefooted. HE'S the GOAT!!°

I'd love for them to make a shoe that actually fits me, ever since i switched to barefoot style shoes these "regular" shoes are just way too narrow for me. It's actually kinda scary to see how constricted my feet were by those shoes before

Now that the Alphafly 3’s are out, which are better? These, or alphafly 3?

Such a good video, really enjoyed it, thank you. Will be back for more :)

I notice that there was a bunch of runners hot on his heels in that marathon finish. Can’t be all on the same shoes.

Atleast I’m able to wear these in high school races and my local town race Lmao

The first version of the Strung 2 was lighter, until Nike made them change the prototype because it was too similar to their Alphafly. The version of the Strung 2 that Adidas is selling today is as heavy as a brick. It might feel nice for the first mile or two, but the weight will be felt after that.

these are awesome I bought them and they are wonderfully comfortable to run in I am just starting I used to run 5 km-6km a da I am just starting again slowly to build up again at only 2.5km .. I am heavier right now than I was but starting now and building up towards the summer I should be in shape for running in a few months.

I love how they take a technology that has made basketballs and all sorts of balls for decades - advance that tech and boom “strung”

Even if you can't wear the shoes during races, you can still turn on Strava and rack up some wild stats

I think that in marathons the main thing is the endurance and not some shoes... if they see issue in that then just give all competitors same shoes, clothes etc..

love the vids

I have nike invisible3 and adidas ultraboost light, they both my lovely

Is this upper breathable ? I like Primeknit but this upper does not seem to stretch so...

It's made for the Army ACFT running phase of the test. Lol.

They should of swapped soles of this and the other colourway

Day 32 of asking Elliot to review the Nike P-6000 🙏

Can You do a review of of a better supershoe called " Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% 3 "?

will you recommend these shoe for walking over ultraboost? thanks

I don’t get why shoes are illegal. Unless they make you literally fly, which won’t be long. But come on….

Do the runners that were behind Kipchoge run the full marathon? If so, they are both fresh and fast.

Funny this tall outsoule is getting taller and taller. Even local running shoemaker in Indonesia, called as Ortuseight, already produced such kind lf shoe for the past 2 years. And the sole quality almost on par with new balance, nike etc, wide toe type, and way cheaper. Neat!

if pillows below the (lifestyle) shoe are more comfortable, why it so relieving to take them off? I found out the less cushioning the more comfortable. for running they make sense, for walking not.

Doesn't everyone have access to this shoe? It's part of the evolution of the running shoe.

These new shoes on pro competition will be legal when everyone can have it so someone don’t have an advantage. Also maybe have a set of records with asterisk.

I wear steel toed work boots when I run races. That's the most you'll get me to admit to.

The shoes look pretty tight, They should just get rid of the 3 stripes.

Kipchoge's shoes were never banned, at all. We can all use them today. This is very untrue. The only reason it wasn't a WR was it wasn't a sanctioned race. Also, Adidas PrimeX has always been "illegal". He likely knew it wasn't going to be a valid time. Everyone knew 50mm was too much stack..

You can count on a sneakerhead who hasn’t spent long hours running to do the reporting

I have prime x strung and they are amazing for long runs

Bruh im literally preparing for my PT XD

300 for that? Either Yeezys or that

Serious question. I love your shirt. Where’d you get it?? Please respond 🥲

can regulaur consumers buy these it looks super comfortable

The illegal bricks 😩🔥

How do you deny the power of a talented athlete and give credit to a shoe?

I have the prime x , they are very good , carbon rods and a plate too . The design error is that the plate is close to the food and you CAN feel it as you run , so kind of defeats the comfort its built for . In my pair i put some gel heals ( £3 so no biggey) and this actually cures the plate hitting foot problem , although now technically mine are 52 mm stack 🤣🤣 i do get some fast runs from it 👍

yeah but he is still the best marathoner in the world by a mile and people say that he does not deserve but he does

Are these the same as the adizero Boston 12?

Goona do my 1st run in adizero pro 3 tomorrow

these shoes feel much better than the alphafly 3s, I don´t know what influencers have smoked bashing these shoes

Imagine shoes being that good so they get banned, insane

Adidas asked the question of.... FUN. Fun shouldn't be illegal.

I think it's like electric bikes. You go further and faster (or on a constant speed). Same like e-bike.

But can be use in local marathon..😂

These were a decoy for evo1s

I don’t think wearing carbon-plated shoes for lifestyle is good for your feet. 😅

Roller shoes are the way to go.

now you know why sonic had Large SHOES

This is like saying you cant use racket for tennis.

I need those shoes in my life

Doesn't Gerda Steyn run in these? The record holder for multiple ultra marathons in South Africa. I guess that's why she doesn't compete internationally.

They should have races with no shoes

Mate, its Adidas, not A-dee-dus! 😂😂😂

i thought we are talking about adidas carbon fibre running shoes

How much did they pay you to do this video? Just curious

NOW ADIDAS HAS RELEASED ITS PRO VERSION

Ima buy these shoes and run 1 mile on a treadmill.

Any basketball shoe with this tech?

Wish theyd make an illegal basketball shoe so you could jump higher for fun

So someone did something that gave them the record so then they banned that technique but kept the record. So then how is the record supposed to be beaten if wearing a special shoe is now considered cheating?

They tried to arrest me, but they couldn't catch me.

this runner is more animal than human

Barefoot running .. let's go!

as long as the shoe doesn't use electricity don't ban anything, just push shoe science

gobes gobes eleeleleele

I dont understand why people want such thick soles with so much cushion, it actually makes your feet and leg muscles really weak. Along with posture issues. After I went barefoot shoes, I never looked back

Actually it is made for every type of runner. You just can't use them in competition.

I have both and the 1st version is 10 times better The platform is wider but the shoe itself is tighter and more narrow. Tge two carbon plates are cool in concept but doesnt work as the shoe is so stiff there is major heel slippage no matter how tigh you tie them down. The lacing system is awful and gives very little lockdown and the laces should be wider or have some minor padding on the tongue as these give some serious lace bite if you tie them snug. Also the plastic eye loops at yhe top dig into the foot if you tiw them too tight trying to get that lockdown. I love adidas making these shoes this version is just not as good as the first. Much heavier, yes more stable the ride feel is not as bouncy as the initial version and once you his the 13km mark you really feel the weight of these. I hope they do a combination of this and version 1 for version 3. These shoes are the "What if?" By adidas... what if there were no regulations and you can make the craziest supershoe... etc...

Good running shoes but not good for everyday use

these shoes tho illegal are actually very good for daily runners and high level athletes. Shoes are the base of support for the biomechanics of running and have the greatest impact. These shoes made by nike and adidas would be great to help minimise injury and overtraining athletes. If you don't run competitively is it illegal to wear, and would having them cause a negative outcome?

Commented early just want a reply 😭. Good video mate 👍🏻

If these shoes help a casual runner to run and finish a half marathon or a full marathon finishing it far away from the first ones, it worth it. No harm done because the dont compete just themselves.

Am i weird for thinking these look good on your feet

The thicker the stack the more likely one will sprain their ankle. No thanks.

Want a pair just to walk around in

i remember my first pair of Lebron Xs (volt colorway) had those pods/air unit throughout entire sole.. i was so blownaway with the comfort and responsiveness of the shoe. Felt like it was giving me an extra push

why even ban any type of running shoe? if everyone is wearing them, there is no unfair advantage.

You state so many things in your video that are just wrong. Kipchoge didn't set a record in a sub-2 hour marathon that he "raced" precisely because because it wasn't a race and did not count as a record. The banned shoes having more than 40 mm of stack height would not get me disqualified or banned because I'm not an elite runner competing for prize money. Lots of 3 - 4 hour marathon runners wear the "illegally" high stack height shoes with absolutely no fear of being disqualifed or banned because they are 3 -4 hour marathon runners. This entire video is filled with hyperbole and things that are just wrong.

Leave it to big corporations to misuse the word 'illegal' and deceive the public.

It's totally unfair to disqualify anyone from winning a marathon because of shoes