Adidas ZX8000

Figure 1: Adidas ZX8000.

Finally, manage to post my Adidas ZX8000, this is a classic running shoe which was released around the 80s and are my current favorite running shoes. This excellent pair of shoes is one of the few shoes I have which actually have a black sole. I like black soles as it doesn't get so messed up when traversing in dirt.

Figure 2: Adidas ZX8000.

This shoe is great for walks and even trekking as the sole is full of support and grip. It can take a lot of terrain due to the nature of this excellently designed sole. The only thing is to not get the shoes dirty. I start to dislike the nature of this leather even though it does look great, but one spilt of food or dirt on it surely heartbreaking.

Figure 3: Adidas ZX8000.

The sole is seen in figure 4, there is a torsion bar which looks like a yellow bone. This shoe starts the torsion technology which is then further implemented and improve in newer performance shoes. The circular object at the hind of the shoe is the soft cell technology which is also another breakthrough via the ZX8000.

Figure 4: Adidas ZX8000.

This pair of shoe is made up of semi aniline leather upper. This means it is difficult to care for and since it is white in colour, it is surely prone to get dirty. Semi-aniline leathers cannot be cleaned using water or other solubles as it absorbs it into the leather to make it into an ugly patch. To care for this leather, should use specially prepared cleaner.

Figure 5: Adidas ZX8000.

I definitely would like to find a different version of these shoes, in a more easier to care leather. These kicks are very comfortable to bring for long walks or trekking. The design is also very retro and suitable for the modern style. Not too funky like Supras, nor too oldies like Hushpuppies.