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Adidas adipower Boost golf shoes

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9 years ago

Jan 24, 2015

Adidas’ new Adipower Boost and Adipower Sport Boost golf shoes are designed to energize and stabilize your golf swing with the company’s Boost and GripMore technologies.

Boost, Adidas’ name for its foam cushioning made from thermoplastic urethane (TPU), is used in the sole of the heel of the shoes to maximize energy transfer from the ground to your feet. The technology was first introduced in Adidas’ running shoes, and is currently used the basketball shoes of NBA star Derrick Rose.

For golfers, the technology is useful during the swing to help load energy on the backswing and unload energy into impact, while also helping golfers keep the bounce in their step when walking the course.

According to Masun Denison, Adidas’ director of global marketing, Boost also has durability advantages over EVA foam, which is used in the construction of many premium golf shoes.

“EVA FOAM IS MADE FROM OPEN CELLS THAT ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE LEADING THEM TO BREAKDOWN OVER TIME, ESPECIALLY IN HOT CONDITIONS,” SAYS MASUN DENISON, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PRODUCT MARKETING. “BOOST DOESN’T CHANGE PROPERTIES WITH HEAT.”

Boost foam starts as thousands of small, clear pellets of TPU, which are cooked under heat and popped like popcorn into foam cushions. The popcorn-like foam is then steam molded back into the material used to construct the soles of the shoes.

Adidas has also added its Gripmore spike technology to the Boost shoes. Gripmore was developed from extensive player testing and heat map studies, and uses 25 non-removable spikes that are smaller than normal spikes. They work with other traction elements on the soles of the shoes to give golfers more traction and stability.

There are three models of adiPower Boost shoes available: Adipower Boost ($190), Adipower Boa Boost ($229) and Adipower Sport Boost ($150). They’ll be in stores Feb. 27.

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Dan

Oct 25, 2015 at 12:38 am

Comfortable, but breaks down very fast. Had them2 months and both heels are completely destroyed. Terrible. We t to local golf shop and they told me it was a common problem with the boost. Save your money and get footjoy. These shoes are garbsg

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Anon

Jan 26, 2015 at 5:39 am

Those permanent spikes though….

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Mark

Jan 26, 2015 at 2:26 am

Adidas shoes look great but their durability is awful. I swear by their casual trainers and running shoes but the Golf shoes just don’t cut the mustard. Form and toughness win over fashion points on a wet course…

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Michael M

Jan 25, 2015 at 8:38 pm

look like junk. maybe be goof for half of season but one those perment spike wear out, you are left with running shoes.

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Low

Jan 25, 2015 at 11:49 am

Whatever happened to getting as low to the ground as possible? These look like Nike with lots of cushion?

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Gabe

Jan 25, 2015 at 1:11 am

I’m a FootJoy Contour fan and like the BOA closure system. I wonder the durability of the permanent spikes. I’ll check them out for fit when they arrive.

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Tom Stickney

Jan 25, 2015 at 12:42 am

Wore them today. Like walking on air.

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- PGA
  
  Mar 6, 2015 at 12:38 am
  
  Really do you work for them? Shoes need to last more than 15 or 20 rounds. With no replaceable spikes this will never happen $190.00 bucks for a throughout shoe?
  
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  - michael
    
    Mar 21, 2015 at 9:51 am
    
    What about all the people who buy Ecco biom 2 for 200. Those are spike less. These spike on the boost will last much longer. They are much more firm. I love them.
    
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  - K
    
    Apr 15, 2015 at 5:26 am
    
    i doubt anyone could physically wear the spikes out in 15, let alone 20 rounds.
    
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