Adidas is doing great right now, feels to me kinda how nike felt a few years ago when they were making new and interesting things like ISPA and Space Hippie
I tried these and wanted to like them. I feel like my heals are hanging off a ledge. Feels like you're doing calf raises the entire time you're wearing them. I don't know who at adidas approved these but they need cut. Once again Adidas had a chance to do something cool... and they failed miserable. Happy New Year Weartesters crew!
Can’t beat that ultraboost when it’s first release BnB. Those ultraboost are OG of the OG. Hard to made something like that impacts the footwear industry. I’m rocking those Adizero evo SL they are better for everyday wear.
Since I found you, I always come here to check sneakers. I feel like I am a sneaker head, but I am not a hype beast. So, even if I love sneakers I'm not wasting money, with all of that said, I trust your reviews I believe I do fit close to you.
QOTD: My friends and I ran into some of the 2005 Washington Nationals bullpen at a bar after their final game of the season (which we attended) that year. Mike Stanton, who won three World Series with the Yankees, was at that point nearing 40 and had some really cool stories and enlightening things to say about what being a professional meant. We closed the bar listening to stories from him and a few younger teammates. Awesome night overall. The Zponge is an attractive shoe (with a stupid name) and the yellow colorway in particular is appealing to me. But this is the second review I've seen that leaves me feeling less than impressed. For $10-15 more there are a lot of running shoes with legit comfort for casual wear and fewer drawbacks (Clifton 9, Peg 41, Rebel v4). I'll stick with those. Thanks for the review! Happy new year, engagement engaged for the algorithm, and see you soon.
One of the nicest youtube personalities I met was Kustoo. Saw him at Disneyland and he was super chill commented on my and my family's shoes and even took a picture with us
Hey nightwing, I'm sure you don't know how much of an influence you are to the old heads and us super small TH-camrs. Keep rocking and hopefully I'll run into you if I end up going to the states
I met Travis Kelce in 2016 leaving a restaurant in downtown KC and asked for a picture. Very nice guy and seems exactly the same as he appears in the media today.
i never owned the OG pure boost but i miss that og boost feeling. Nothing feels like the boost from 2015 -2017. But definently interested in trying these on if my local adidas store has them. Find it sad that alot of newer shoes never are in my local stores.
Had a pair of adidas shoes that did the same thing on my arch as well. Can’t remember what shoe, but it was a slab of boost with a loose fitting upper. Seems like it is pretty much what that shoe is trying to do.
The look and description of the outsole reminds me of the Nike Space Hippie 04 which I’m wearing now…which I LOVE! But seeing the midfoot compression shown in the video is a big NO NO. And Chris and Jodie, yall both seem like a cool couple that would be fun to hang with…from a 10-year subscriber from Louisiana and definitely an old head when it comes to sneakers! 😁
Yo, you meet Starkiller?! Love that dude; highly underrated actor if you ask me. I met Anthony Davis once, towards the end of UK’s regular season. I’ve met plenty of Kentucky guys living in Lexington but that one was awkward b/c he was with his parents & we were the only ones in the store. I just said thanks & good luck, he shook my hand & even at 6’3” his hand definitely dwarfed mine.
I got to meet Robert Englund (Freddy Freuger) at a restaurant. He was super cool. Took pics with everyone and even held knives between his fingers to role play.
The Adidas marketing team did an excellent job Zponge...like thats it It gets the point across without trying hard...its a futuristic sponge material...Zponge
Chris, did you see that Jordan brand is dropping 2 types of undefeated 4’s? One version will have the jumpman and the other one will have Nike air on the back
I feel like Adidas especially Originals make some weird midsole shape decisions like that arch that swoops in aggressively as though you only step with the outside of your foot. I've definitely passed on pairs because of that 😕🤷♂️
I’m not into these at all, on a better looking upper, maybe. Haven’t ran into any famous people, I was in Sacramento recently and it crossed my mind that I might see Chris, didn’t of course 😂
I do like these more so than the new Aruku mainly because of the old school style upper. I'd like to see a review of Nike's C1TY, the sneaker everyone's sayin' is a rip-off of the GP Tom Sachs.
I dunno...I have the Ultra Boost running shoes feels bulky for me and Boost cushioning albeit comfy but too soft or plush for me not supportive enough. I like my Asics and Brooks running shoes better.
Adidas should not be releasing shoes with that hard of a rocker shape under the originals line. They’re all about reworking old shoes from different sports so i get the rocker idea as a “modern” running feature but on a lifestyle model? How would people walk in that.
they (adidas) are pushing this so hard and i would like to try it but i have ptsd from Aruku that are mid at best compared to NB more v5 or Nike Invincible 3, i might buy if they hit the sale rack
@@adaam509 I actually really like the aruku wore em for a whole day at a museum so a lot of walking. They were super comfortable and at least for me, pretty stable
I like shoes that look like shoes not like feet. Idk i laughed at this because i relate so much 😂 thats how i feel with soup i wanna eat my food not drink my food 😂
When his wife is trying to describe the guy he met and he’s goin who…. That’s the guy, wait, ok look 😂 I do the same thing thinking ok your butchering this let me tell ya 🤣🤣
Only if a vowel is the second letter in a word. If the second letter is consonat, they usually spell it as s. However if the second letter is either t or p (as in sponge) they would usually pronounce s as sh. Eg - Spiel (game): shp-eel
These are horrendous. The upper is absolutely terrible, and the overdone rocker shape isn’t good either. I’m not a fan of anything Adidas does aside from UB’s (sometimes), the new Harden looks promising (I hated the look of the last few) and the AE line is cool. They over brand with the 3 stripes - not as bad as New Balance does with the NB - but close. I still appreciate the review, saves me the curiosity of wanting to see what they feel like. 👍
here’s hoping for a zpongebob zquarepants collab.
I dont like adidas
"I like shoes that look like shoes, not like feet"
100% agree with that statement lol
I wonder if that's a play on Adidas' "feet you wear" line. 🤔 😅
Mrs. Wing's "i love you too" is just ❤
Knit upper would be great and additional arch plate
Man the OG pureboost was magical
💯
Been real curious about these. Thanks for the review.
Adidas is doing great right now, feels to me kinda how nike felt a few years ago when they were making new and interesting things like ISPA and Space Hippie
I tried these and wanted to like them. I feel like my heals are hanging off a ledge. Feels like you're doing calf raises the entire time you're wearing them. I don't know who at adidas approved these but they need cut. Once again Adidas had a chance to do something cool... and they failed miserable. Happy New Year Weartesters crew!
Can’t beat that ultraboost when it’s first release BnB. Those ultraboost are OG of the OG. Hard to made something like that impacts the footwear industry. I’m rocking those Adizero evo SL they are better for everyday wear.
Adidas giving us creative stuff, main reason they're my go to
Since I found you, I always come here to check sneakers. I feel like I am a sneaker head, but I am not a hype beast. So, even if I love sneakers I'm not wasting money, with all of that said, I trust your reviews I believe I do fit close to you.
Ist, love Chris and Jody, best shoe channel on TH-cam.
The texture reminds me of Nike Space Hippie's recycled midsoles. I miss that series.
Seems to offer a bit more give than the Space Hippies. Those looked soft but were rock hard.
@JL050 yea the soles damn near make you unstable with how rock solid they are. Not forgiving at all
Space Hippies? Damn I remember those lmao
Cant believe its been 5 years...the box was super cool too
I look up the Space Hippies every so often to see if I can find a steal. Those and Element 87s. What an era.
I’m wearing the 04 space hippies right now and they’re my go to daily shoe!
First video of the year
QOTD: My friends and I ran into some of the 2005 Washington Nationals bullpen at a bar after their final game of the season (which we attended) that year. Mike Stanton, who won three World Series with the Yankees, was at that point nearing 40 and had some really cool stories and enlightening things to say about what being a professional meant. We closed the bar listening to stories from him and a few younger teammates. Awesome night overall.
The Zponge is an attractive shoe (with a stupid name) and the yellow colorway in particular is appealing to me. But this is the second review I've seen that leaves me feeling less than impressed. For $10-15 more there are a lot of running shoes with legit comfort for casual wear and fewer drawbacks (Clifton 9, Peg 41, Rebel v4). I'll stick with those.
Thanks for the review! Happy new year, engagement engaged for the algorithm, and see you soon.
One of the nicest youtube personalities I met was Kustoo. Saw him at Disneyland and he was super chill commented on my and my family's shoes and even took a picture with us
The upper is so cool looking. But yeah the sculpting straight up looks like sketchers step ups.
Change that midsole and it would be a banger
Hey nightwing, I'm sure you don't know how much of an influence you are to the old heads and us super small TH-camrs. Keep rocking and hopefully I'll run into you if I end up going to the states
First video and I am here for it! 😊
I met Travis Kelce in 2016 leaving a restaurant in downtown KC and asked for a picture. Very nice guy and seems exactly the same as he appears in the media today.
Met MJ at one of his camps in 1996. Super gracious, taught me a lot in a short span of time that changed my game
Ohhhhh legit. Love me a good new tech episode. Thanks for posting!!
ur right about foot sculpting. Adidas thinks that all have thin feet. Thats why its killing on that part, though its supposed to be squishy
You should do a worst or most disappointing of all time list. Happy New year guys!
i never owned the OG pure boost but i miss that og boost feeling. Nothing feels like the boost from 2015 -2017. But definently interested in trying these on if my local adidas store has them. Find it sad that alot of newer shoes never are in my local stores.
Agree it feels super werid on feet but very comfty. true to size
Happy new year!!
Dude is a legend.. good stuff Chris.
Had a pair of adidas shoes that did the same thing on my arch as well. Can’t remember what shoe, but it was a slab of boost with a loose fitting upper. Seems like it is pretty much what that shoe is trying to do.
The look and description of the outsole reminds me of the Nike Space Hippie 04 which I’m wearing now…which I LOVE! But seeing the midfoot compression shown in the video is a big NO NO.
And Chris and Jodie, yall both seem like a cool couple that would be fun to hang with…from a 10-year subscriber from Louisiana and definitely an old head when it comes to sneakers! 😁
Yo, you meet Starkiller?! Love that dude; highly underrated actor if you ask me.
I met Anthony Davis once, towards the end of UK’s regular season. I’ve met plenty of Kentucky guys living in Lexington but that one was awkward b/c he was with his parents & we were the only ones in the store. I just said thanks & good luck, he shook my hand & even at 6’3” his hand definitely dwarfed mine.
I feel like it just needs to be encapsulated so that it looks more pleasing to the eyes.
Already since 7-8 years with you. All the best in 2025
Thank you so much for the continued support!
OG pure boost.. the memories
I got to meet Robert Englund (Freddy Freuger) at a restaurant. He was super cool. Took pics with everyone and even held knives between his fingers to role play.
The Adidas marketing team did an excellent job
Zponge...like thats it
It gets the point across without trying hard...its a futuristic sponge material...Zponge
THE “Zponge” 😂😂😂😂
Happy New Year everyone, here looking forward for more sneaker content in 2025 🎉
i bought the blue pair for my wife and i. my only complaint is the rocker feel. i don’t get it 🤷🏽. zponge cushion seems soft enough
these look interesting, hope they release this model in Mexico
Chris, did you see that Jordan brand is dropping 2 types of undefeated 4’s? One version will have the jumpman and the other one will have Nike air on the back
ZpongeBob Square MANNNNN
Need a Mizuno Neo Zen review, early candidate for shoe of the year!
I feel like Adidas especially Originals make some weird midsole shape decisions like that arch that swoops in aggressively as though you only step with the outside of your foot. I've definitely passed on pairs because of that 😕🤷♂️
I’m not into these at all, on a better looking upper, maybe. Haven’t ran into any famous people, I was in Sacramento recently and it crossed my mind that I might see Chris, didn’t of course 😂
This shoe reminds me of the Nike moon shoes. Where there were 3 variations.
Not feeling these…but dope review as always!🔥🔥🔥
Happy new year🎉🎉🎉
Happy new year! Can you please test the MB.04 Scooby doo shoes
I do like these more so than the new Aruku mainly because of the old school style upper. I'd like to see a review of Nike's C1TY, the sneaker everyone's sayin' is a rip-off of the GP Tom Sachs.
I'm honestly surprised we haven't gotten more "sponge" style cushions
Only awkward moment was when i met Nick Diaz here in Sacramento. at a rock concert. Great guy just not all there
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Nike Gato retros coming out!
I dunno...I have the Ultra Boost running shoes feels bulky for me and Boost cushioning albeit comfy but too soft or plush for me not supportive enough. I like my Asics and Brooks running shoes better.
Bring back the Iniki Runner 🙌
Adidas should not be releasing shoes with that hard of a rocker shape under the originals line. They’re all about reworking old shoes from different sports so i get the rocker idea as a “modern” running feature but on a lifestyle model? How would people walk in that.
Wonder if Adidas could/would implement this cushion in a basketball shoe?
happy new year !
HNY to all the WearTesters community
One of those shoes that’d probably do much better with a v2
Happy new year hope you guys have a good 2025 💪💪
Has scribe ever heard of the adidas wonder runner or adidas edge runner pro; if they are real or not?
These look like a life hack for cleaning your floors while you are walking around the house.
i feel like people are gonna love this or hate it, all based on if they like the texture
they (adidas) are pushing this so hard and i would like to try it but i have ptsd from Aruku that are mid at best compared to NB more v5 or Nike Invincible 3, i might buy if they hit the sale rack
Interesting, thanks for the feedback, I was eyeing the Aruku’s for a while, but this makes me reconsider
@@adaam509 I actually really like the aruku wore em for a whole day at a museum so a lot of walking. They were super comfortable and at least for me, pretty stable
@ ye mate Aruku’s midsole it’s nothing special i woul argue boost is better
It looks like someone when to the moon in those shoes and brought back part of the moon from the looks of the soles
😂 I joked yesterday that shoe's may as well just tie sponges to for souls.... nec minut
I like shoes that look like shoes not like feet. Idk i laughed at this because i relate so much 😂 thats how i feel with soup i wanna eat my food not drink my food 😂
Maaannn I'd be a dream to meet Sam Witwer!
Happy New Year tot he Weartesters team. #forthealgorithm
for the algo, waiting on the Zpongebob collab
Sponge bob Shoes!?😆😅🤣😂
These are nice 😊
They look comfy but idk the shape of the shoe is weird..but then again thats what makes adidas different 😂
When his wife is trying to describe the guy he met and he’s goin who…. That’s the guy, wait, ok look 😂 I do the same thing thinking ok your butchering this let me tell ya 🤣🤣
Nike has the motiva that has the similar style rocker. I don't think these are meant for you to be standing still, they want you to walk in them.
Walking with a midsole that pushes itself into your arches uncomfortably isn’t conducive for walking.
You think zponge will used at basketball shoes soon ??
I wish they would say the price for sneakers being reviewed
$130
These seriously should be called Adidas Cheezys.
They should bring back the i 5923 back
Current model that kinda looks like that is the SL 72 RTN. Before that it was the Retropy E5.
I think they’re testing the water first
Word.
Looks like lava rock. 3:53
QOTD: stormtroopers vs clonetroopers vs first order stormtroopers, which faction would you prefer?
Clones all day every day. Bred/cloned specifically for war. Also the tragedy of them was very well expanded upon over the years
@matthewlopez1881 true! Also I do love the different armour variations and divisions 😁
When you stretch ur roasted marshmallows
why does it sound like a strain😭😭
Adidas is really testing their consumer base with all these trypophobia inspired shoe models.
Z-ponge
Early! Can I get a shout out?
It might be because in german you pronounce s as z
Only if a vowel is the second letter in a word. If the second letter is consonat, they usually spell it as s.
However if the second letter is either t or p (as in sponge) they would usually pronounce s as sh.
Eg - Spiel (game): shp-eel
With a new design cushion why not a new upper....
Bring in something new with something familiar so it’s not so jarring.
These are horrendous. The upper is absolutely terrible, and the overdone rocker shape isn’t good either. I’m not a fan of anything Adidas does aside from UB’s (sometimes), the new Harden looks promising (I hated the look of the last few) and the AE line is cool. They over brand with the 3 stripes - not as bad as New Balance does with the NB - but close.
I still appreciate the review, saves me the curiosity of wanting to see what they feel like. 👍
Would SpongeBob wear this 🤔
they should have named it the zroshe.
The outsole looks like toothpaste, and the cushion looks like spray foam insulation.
zalgo fighters zunite!
SpongeBob Squarepants!
That "jabbing" would require you to use orthotics.
New Cushion
For the Pushin!
Looks like pumice stone
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽