adidas Originals EE4947 Marathon TECH W Women's Sneakers

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We currently ship items to a variety of countries within the EU and the rest of the world. As with any other delivery each one needs a signature as they will be sent via Royal Mail International Signed For or via DPD. With countries outside of the EU parcels will usually be delivered within 5-10 working days, but on the odd occasion parcels can be held in customs and this can cause some delays.Whilst non Eu countries will be saved UK VAT charges any local Customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches its destination country. These charges will be paid by the recipient of the parcel. Adidas Marathon Tech has a vintage-inspired upper, mixed with the good old Boost technology in the outsole. A classic retro design, that’s been improved for the new generations to come. Plenty of runners, who loved the style of the great retro sneakers, will love the Adidas Marathon Tech’s presence on the market yet again. Things have a chance in the past 40 years or so, but the quality that Adidas has the offer remains a constant. When it comes to retro runners, re-releases and updated classics, adidas don’t really mess about. The same can be said for some of their latest releases to be introduced to 80s Casual Classics which includes the adidas Marathon Tech and some updated colourways of the adidas Forest Grove or Oregon as it was once known. Throughout the 70s and 80s the German sportswear brand stamped their 3 stripes logo on the running world releasing a range of running styles for joggers, marathon runners and trail blazers. The retro runner was born from this era, with adidas introducing legendary 3 stripes silhouettes like the New York, the Boston Super, the Atlanta, the Los Angeles, the ZX Series, the Marathon TR and the Oregon to name a few. It wasn’t just about making trainers any more, it was about becoming the best running trainer brand on the planet and adidas gave it everything they had! However, in April, the top four places in the men’s Boston marathon race went to athletes wearing Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3s, and Kenya’s Hellen Obiri won the women’s event wearing a prototype from the Swiss brand On.

A couple of users praise the minimalist design of the sneakers that are not too overwhelming and works well to complement their casual outfits. A durable rubber outsole provides grip and traction. Several users are pleased that the sneaker is available in vibrant as well as subtle colorway choices that suit various personal preferences and fashion tastes. Some people with wide feet complain that the shoe is a tad narrow and less stretchy. The mesh material on the side, toe box, and tongue make the Adidas Marathon Tech breathable and well-ventilated that some users prefer to use this Adidas Originals sneaker during the summer months. One user complains that the suede material in some parts of the upper and the white Boost midsole get dirty quite fast and could be difficult to clean after a few months of use. Adidas trainers are not just a symbol for the casual movement. They also fly the flag for generations of British and worldwide, youth or music culture and are synonymous with artists such as; Ian Brown (The Stone Roses), Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Run DMC (Superstars), Beastie Boys (Campus), all of which have become world renowned for their strong affection for and affiliation with Adidas trainers, and are now established ambassadors of the classic three stripe trainer. Since then, Nike-sponsored athletes have largely dominated marathon running, while subsequent marathon shoes have tended to represent incremental improvements on the Vaporfly design. However, with the potential financial gains so high and the margins of elite sport razor-thin, sports companies have invested heavily in shoe technologies in recent years, making it conceivable that Adidas has hit upon something new.Bryce Dyer, an associate professor in product development at Bournemouth University, said: “We’ve gone from a sport where essentially all you needed 20 years ago was a pair of trainers and a vest, to where the footwear has essentially been weaponised quite substantially over the last five or six years.” Differences in athletes’ body masses, running speeds and foot-strike patterns also influence how much difference individual shoes make. While Nike’s Vaporfly shoes lowered the energetic cost of running by 4% on average, there was considerable variation between individuals. Adidas Originals trainers have become a must for any casual loving, sportswear admirer, that is looking to replicate the distinctive style which now carries a strong retro sentiment. The past meets the future in the Adidas Marathon Tech running shoes. The iconic look has been rebooted and improved with great new technology. The end result is Adidas Marathon Tech. A new spin of the old classic shoes that so many generations grew up with. The highly regarded Adidas TRX Competition.

Constructing designs around individual athletes is something Allen predicts will become more common – as Nike did when it set out to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon, which is how the Vaporfly was created. The Marathon Tech sneaker by Adidas is a shoe that’s been worn 4 decades prior by millions of running aficionados. Adidas took the 1979 classic called TRX Competition, rebooted it in 2019, and the end result was Marathon Tech. A new and very improved version of the much-loved sneaker that was part of the shoe closed to millions of satisfied customers. Adidas took the design and the style of the TRX Competition, shake things up, and with the use of the Boost technology created the Marathon Tech. If you compare the two sneakers side by side you’ll notice the similarities in the style, design, and inspiration taken from the retro classic shoe.Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, delivery services may be slightly delayed via Royal Mail & DPD* The adidas Marathon Tech trainer puts an updated spin on the classic 3 stripes trail runner from 1979. We cannot authorise that parcels be left in bins, in sheds or over the fence. Items may be left with neighbours as long as the item is signed for". Dyer said: “Obviously, there is a real incentive [to innovate] when you can still break marathon records by two minutes. There are still a lot of low-hanging fruit on the table that these companies are starting to realise they need to look at.”

Above: The adidas Marathon Tech & adidas Forest Grove trainers both now available from 80s Casual Classics.As the brand continues to be true to its original principles, Adidas continuously relaunches incredible classics from their archive such Gazelles, Spezials and Trimm Trabs. The brand is ever evolving, bringing in new silhouettes such as Los Angeles, Flux and Tubular. The Marathon is now re-introduced to 80s Casual Classics with the latest Marathon Tech version. Highlights of the updated trail trainer include mesh uppers and suede overlays with active orange 3 stripes to each side. A nod is given to Bill Dellinger with a webbing print added to the midsole alongside BOOST sole technology and original trefoil branding to the tongue. A great ‘old meets new’ addition to any 3 stripes collectors trainer wardrobe.

The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 shoe is ‘lab-tested to trigger forward momentum and improve running economy’. Photograph: Adidas

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