I am German and grew up with Adidas of course. Then I got into Nike due to MJ. But now I have to say: Nike is to expensive and also offers a poor quality compared to Adidas. So I am team Adidas again.
Yeah Nike is really doing a poor job on quality if you compare to Adidas. In the end its not just the brand that you want.. You want your brand to deliver a good product as well.
Nike always had my heart as a kid/teen & young adult but now that i’m in my 30’s adidas been winning me over with comfort & unique styles on certain models collabs retros & modern remakes
@@rd3munna812 no really 😑 i own a lot of classic & vintage nikes from different variations it’s just the stuff that’s out today i don’t really care for it no more & that’s not even the problem it just be the quality these days
Maybe Nike sales drop because the quality of the materials has dropped as well. People might expect better materials that would age better when paying 200 for a pair. Adidas is more decent on the quality of the materials for a cheaper price, and still cool and appealing designs.
Although Nike sometimes gets the best of me for a question of nostalgia, for the money, I think that Adidas has better materials and more inventive designs.
Adidas releases their classics right off the bat and with an affordable price. Nike decides to release the "reimagined" series along side the same shoes with different out of touch colours instead of actual classic sillouette's like: Nike Delta Force, Air Command Force, Nike X A.P.C. All Court, Nike Air Tech Challenge 2, Nike Challenge Court Mid 80s Tennis, Nike Air ACE, Nike Air Train, Nike Airbound, Nike Air Force STS, Nike Air Force, Nike Air Solo Force, Nike Air Flight ’90, Nike Air Mach Force, Nike Air Force 3 High, Nike Air Quantum Force, Nike Air Digs, Nike Air Force Delta Snake, Nike Skylark
They even raised the price to retro runners such as the Vomero and the P6000s. I had them during their OG run and still love them that I got the recent releases but the price is already tripled, at least in our area.
Yeah same here, many companies using inflation as a excuse. Once the market adepted to the new prices, they will use that a leverage to increase their profits. Unfortunately@@papakimchitv674
Guess I can't deny it, nostalgia goes hard.😂 Though all my friends were wearing Nike and my dad let me have my pick of sneakers, and I always just like Adidas. Maybe it's a contrarian thing.
Depends on the age. I notice that people 30s and up tend to wear Adidas more, because one thing that Nike has lowered itself to these days that has really turned me off personally from their brand is putting out so many shoes in so many bright, non-matching colors and weird colorways. That SCREAMS, "Hey, look...these shoes are for KIDS!!! We hope they buy them because the wacky colors catch their young, go against the norm eyes!!!" That REALLY narrows down the number of Nikes I have to chose from, even if I love the design of a specific shoe. For example, I LOVE the design of the Nike Ja Morants, but as a person older than 25, most of the colorways are so loud and weird that I LITERALLY couldn't wear them with anything expect maybe a pair of blue jeans and a plain white t-shirt, and I don't want to have to restrict myself to that multiple times a week just so my Ja's get enough wear to make me feel like I'm getting my money's worth. So Adidas---while still being stylish and innovate---is much more practical from that aspect as well when it comes to different options with color combinations.
Nike also losing basketball division since that AE1 dropped it has been the hottest shoe in the market , also to mention Harden , Dame & Spida shoes are also having some astonishing designs !!
Yeah i dont know what they are doing. Seems they have too much greed for profits that results in what we are seeing now. Also they rely so much on the past, where is this new Jordan iteration that will conquer our hearts?
Can’t take this video seriously, acting like Adidas hasn’t been around for decades longer than Nike and having released dozens of classics before Jordan was even a thing.😊
Some Adidas models have incredible quality per dollar value IMHO. I just got my Gazelle Indoors in collegiate green, white stripe in premium suede, leather lined, leather stripes and heal tab with trefoil , translucent gum sole $120. Comfortable and beautifully made with quality materials. I have lots of Adidas, Sambas, Gazelles, etc. but these really rock
Yes they seem to be doing well. Nike has been complacent and has not made any kind of new innovations and just stuck to air jordan and lebron etc. Adidas has been doing some changes and making better materials for their shoe lines.
I owned a pair of nike and a pair of Adidas back in highschool and college years. Used them pretty much daily, but adidas are more frequent than my nike. Btw, each pairs aren't the "good" ones, I got both pairs at local shoe store for 150 bucks on a new year sale. For some reason, my nike degrade more compared to my adidas. And adidas break-in easily, making me more comfortable than my nike. But, nowadays they're falling behind my Alpinestars shoe lol, those mx boots are quite comfy tbh.
Nike switched to a squeakier rubber material for their running shoes; they obviously won't squeak when you're outside, but as soon as you go indoors, you can't help but make a lot of noise. Happened with my last pair of Alvords & switched to Pegasus with no improvement. I got a pair of Ultraboosts & they don't squeak & the Continental rubber has lasted longer than any of my previous Nikes.
It's strange, but in the 90s my sportswear was always Nike, and after the 90s I completely switched to adidas. I also have to say that in the 90s I played basketball and Nike made a lot of great shoes for a lot of great players, not just Jordans. Maybe this was also what influenced me, the fact that now it seems like there are only Jordans. There are no more Penny Hardaway shoes, Barkley shoes, etc etc... And at the same time the quality and cool factor of adidas seems to have grown a lot.
When it comes to Nike and Adidas to me it's all about sport Adidas has been loyal to my team while Nike was lazy and didn't want to pay up I will respect Adidas forever
You take the Yeezys out the picture, what is ruining Nike is the resellers. And this concept of making only a small amount of shoes. They effed up basketball bc they stopped the hyper dunk collection. There signature athletes are really not getting exposure. I’m glad!
Whether reselling is good or bad for a brand I have no clue. I think the brands get a lot of exposure from it and it creates unmistakable a hype. Also it makes it more fun to collect if the brands release smaller batches. Reselling dates back for over 20 years, only the market was less transparent around that time. We used to bid on Ebay all day long. Imo stockx gave easy access to everyone and his mother to become a reseller and that caused an increase that led to the situation of peasants starting to resell not giving a damn about sneakers.
@@loapsneakersI’m showing my age here, lol! I remember when reselling was for a small market. Reselling was for hard to find sneakers. Now, these scum bags are buying up general releases. So you can’t even enjoy a regular shoe. Nike didn’t care bc it guarantees that there inventory is bought up. Sneakers was a culture, where it allowed people to express themselves. Now, it’s an idiotic money grab that has pushed real sneaker lovers away!
Yeah definitely. I must admit that I am making a living from reselling. As a sneakerhead I am extremely happy that I am able to do that. With this channel we want to give something back to the community and capture sneaker stories for the future generation. I also need to acknowledge that you are right. At some point all GR's that looked good were bought up by the resellers as if it were specials. That certainly changed a lot. Now it seems to get back to the old days, with exclusives only. Not sure whether its because of the brands increasing stock numbers or that they hype reached a lot of non-sneakerheads that are losing interest. But as long as I am able to practice my hobby I am happy with that.@@jaybar33
Nike just hurt themselves with making their shoes in limited batches even their basic design, meanwhile you can buy samba, superstar, gazelle, easily at retail
I personally like limited stuff. The problem is that a lot of people who don’t like limited stuff want to have the shoes that are more limited than normal sneakers 🤪.
Adidas OG are definitely a cut above in quality of materials over a number of Nike and AJ's. My only small trouble with Adidas is they don't offer very good quality insoles.
I like Adidas better than Nike because Adidas has much better quality and comfort for a more affordable price. I can't buy a $60 pair of Adidas and they will look and perform like they are WAY more expensive than $60, but if I buy a $60 pair of Nikes, they are going to look and feel like I only paid $60 for them. Also, Nike's quality has declined so much in recent years that even if you buy a nice looking pair of Nikes that cost $200, there's a good chance that they will be uncomfortable, have quality control issues, and start wearing down quickly. I never have those problems when I buy Adidas shoes, where I buy a $60 pair of Adidas or a $160 pair of Adidas.
@@loapsneakers Nike is often uncomfortable to me because they run so slim. Part of the reason why Adidas feels so much more comfortable is because their default is not slim (most people's feet are not that slim).
I guess it depends - I wore Adidas for a couple of years and every single pair fell apart after just one season. I switched to Nike 6 years ago and I still have every pair and can wear them. Some are in worse condition than others, but all of them are wearable. Also, I found Nike shoes to be much more comfortable than Adidas, but that's a subjective thing of course.
I am a swoosh guy too but I havent had so many Adidas shoes to be honest. Just a few that I still have. Yeah definitely subjective, its a matter of taste and feeling as well.
Nike has been the athletic shoe market leader for 40 years , what would make a change ?? if Adidas led the market for one year ? Nike has a 66% of the global sneaker market, Adidas 14.7 . Now I buy both brands but why is this TH-camr so quick to dismiss Nike
Haha I am Nike guy and I would never dismiss the Swoosh. But the numbers dont lie, specifically in the “collectible sneaker” niche the sentiment is changing. Hopefully they come back anytime soon.
I think, that the adidas wave right now is a wave that came and will go again. The shoes are too normal for real sneakerheads. For the masses, they are a tiktok phenomenon, that will be gone soon.
Yeah I understand your thoughts and I tend to agree. Still who thought people would buy Jordan 1 mids for 4/5 years. Or bad quality GR dunks. There is a new generation sneakerheads calling the shots.
SBs are historic with an existing old community that never let go of it. I am glad its been picked up again by the community, for now you can state its all thats left for Nike with regards to Sneaker silhouettes imo
@@loapsneakers A friend introduced me to Vaporfly. At that time, I was still using the Adidas Ultraboost. I tried the Adios Pro, and even though it was lighter than the Ultraboost, I felt (subjectively) it was quite unstable. I felt the soles especially the heel area, was too narrow. I never ran in them, I just fitted them in the store and walked around.
Still sticking with Nike in some models like the dunks and still staying with Adidas for basketball because their shoes are more affordable and durable (I still play in my Harden 4’s which are so comfortable and durable to play in). Biggest regret though is spending too much on Jordans. Before you know it, your pairs already crumbled 🙄🙄🙄🙄
I only wear SB dunks myself. They are much more durable than the normal dunks. And yeah with regards to the crumbling of Jordans, in a few years we will find out whether they have fixed this problem or not with the newer releases. Probably not though.
Im a true sneakerhead and i used to be all nike but as ive started buying adidas over the years adidas quality and craftsmanship are impeccable nike has slacked off and their quality is hit and his
The superstar and jordan 12 comparison is laughable btw as you completely ignore units available. The 12s were available for like 2 days, the superstar was available 365 days.
I always supports Adidas! Loved the 3 Strips on the shoulders and the shoes! I don’t like Nike shoes! The only Nike products I liked is the Apple Watch Nike Bands ya! 😅
It’s easier to purchase adidas even the collab edition with reasonable price in asia, while nike seems much more eager to sell their sneaker to scalper and did not care if said sneaker never appear in retail market.
Nike has many cool shoes but so limited ex. Jarriots sbs, YUTO sbs, futurasbs, Aprilsbs, the travis scott Aj1. March 4 is more release for travis scott signature shoe jumpman jack. I have lost and fou ds and reverse mocha. Resell is shiii. Ima try to get the jumpman jack. I like those.
I actually like the limited pairs. This is part of the DNA of sneaker culture. However, its a very transparent market now but the feeling to chase a pair and attain it is lovely. Especially when you wear it once attained. ❤️❤️. You got some 🔥 pairs there
I'm no fan of Nike, haven't bought any Nike product in over 30 years. But I don't see how anyone can claim that adidas or any other company is beating Nike when its revenue is still bigger than the next two biggest rivals, adidas and Puma, combined.
I used to play in nothing but Nikes. My first shoe was the Air Penny 4, Lebron 4, and Kyrie 2s. Then I got a pair of Harden 3s and they are way better than any Nikes Ive ever owned, basketball wise. Now I play in nothing but Adidas and strayed away from Nike.
At one point Adidas ran everything and nike was on the outside looking in, they would have never fell off if it wasn't for Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson and Andre Agassi. If Adidas would have stuck to the script and stayed in Hip Hop they wouldn't have never lost the war, the run they had with Run-Dmc was insane if they would have gave L.L.Cool.J the shoe deal instead of Troop we wouldn't be talking about Nike that's how big they really were in my opinion. If you wasn't rocking a Adidas a sweatsuit and shell toes in the 80's you weren't fly. I wish they would bring back the leather Adidas sweatsuit and the Olympic games sweaters and jackets ❤
This whole era that you describe is a very interesting topic for one of our future documentaries. Its an interesting statement: Nike leading in Sports, Adidas in culture/lifestyle.
@@loapsneakers I'll be looking forward to seeing the upcoming piece and actually Puma had the streets 1st because of the breakdancing era but Adidas was relevant because of sports.
Puma: Uhhhhh.... guess i will rest the eternal number 3. F*CK I GOT NO GOOD IDEA!! Also, personnaly i rather nike because i got very bad experience with adidas, nike in my op, have a better comfort. I can understand for why people like adidas, but i will still a nike nerd. I also like puma alot, hope you make a video on this brand.
Not fully watched this video, but Nike has better design, better casual sneakers, socks, shirts, shorts & other apparels. While Adidas excel over Nike in sports shoes like football, basketball, running, training. I love both but I still choose Nike for normal days of my life.
Welp Adidas is just cheaper, more slick, as comfortable as Nike (tho they cant compete with Air chamber, but the Nike Air chamber is not durable at all, it brakes or collapses, while Adidas Cloud foam is just fine..), this is the main reason why... Also the color scheme of most Nike shoes are just nasty and ugly, i see many ppl wear Nike, yet most of these shoes are so ugly, dumb colors, too many colors, or even the shape of it is ugly... Meanwhile Adidas has way better color schemes, that are slick, and just look good. And when u add to that the lower price, i will never consider Nike, as they are way too overpriced, why should i pay 50% of the shoe price, just for the brand, no thanks...
I think cloud foam and the air chamber are great technologies that make sure both companies are able to compete with each other. Color schemes is more or less taste imo 😜 Indeed many of the price you pay is for branding and other expenses. Soon we will post a video that explains all about this.
Its about sneakers not about soccer jerseys. But if you want to hear my opinion about that, Germany went for the $$$$$ and Adidas has been caught off guard.
@@loapsneakers You're correct, who doesn't want the better offer? Adidas only offered the fair market value. Nike values it way more. This video will let you know more that Nike previously offered twice what Adidas offered fromt eh previous renewal. th-cam.com/video/fiL2R7OaaU0/w-d-xo.html
I grew with Nike and Adidas throughout my 27 years, and honestly, Adidas had the slightest edge in terms of clothing quality and style than Nike. Nike's clothing is just overpriced and boring except their footwear. The soccer kits that adidas got right now is excellent and way better than Nike's. It's a shame that Ye effed up with adidas and I still rock with them. ///Three stripe gang all day!
I am a swoosh guy but I see Adidas doing what they do. Quality is way better especially when you compare shoes such as dunk lows etc. Such a bad quality.
Did not agree well a month later. German football just switch to Nike. Adidas to lose over 50 million in Germany. Sad Nike took over Adidas home nation
Yeah you probably right if you take an overall view of things but this video (and channel) is focusing on sneakers only. So with regards to sneakers, things seem te be turning a bit😁
Nike still is Innovative and comes up with pretty straight and stark shoes. Adidas meanwhile hasn't been much of a good one as all has been recycled from the past shoes to collabs, same with Nike. However the Nike still has pretty dope thinking method and execution in style. This is coming from an adidas lover guy. No hate just that we need something that icks us to buy, that spontaneity of being in awe with sneakers has recently been dead. New colorways and collab. with famous ppl won't let sneakerheads be dumb. Peace ✌. Btw nice content man 🙃
I hope so because I am actually a Nike guy lol, but I felt I had to dive deeper in the subject to confirm my feelings. I think Adidas is doing a great job, they are winning in terms of price/quality but in terms of collabs and innovation imo. Thanks mate appreciate it!
@@loapsneakers Onitsuka left the US they dont even ship here anymore... California.. I had to order GSMs from a reseller in Japan... GSM beats the air force and forums in quality and looks.. Oni and Nike fighting cortez vs corsair.. they didnt notice Adidas sl 72 rs is better.. Tokuten Vs Samba is where I get stuck.. dont know which one I like best.. Nike and puma got running shoes in the bag though
Suppose nike has converse to compete with adidas, kobe left addidas to go to Nike, wonder why, oh the pink messeys omg they are ugly. What have they done, just put messeys logo on the tongue 😮 im sure most athletes would jump to Nike if they actually had the choice.
Nah, dont you think that Lionel Messi, David Beckham, James Harden and many more athletes contracted by Adidas placed Adidas over Nike. Nike would definitely jump on it if they ever have the opportunity to contract one of them. And yes Messi shoe is ugly
Yeah I am really wondering if any of these brands will ever dominate so much as Adidas, Nike and maybe New Balance. What about Solomon, they gained a lot of popularity in EU.
@@loapsneakers time will tell. But their growth is crazy. And there is no question they are drinking Nike and Adidas's milkshakes. Certainly eating into the market share. And that's without mentioning Li-Ning which is beating Nike in China. And Li-Ning has yet to really take a stab at going global. As well as the resurgent ASICS who is every financial quarter setting profit records (ASICS stock being up 400% since 2021). Or the resurgent New Balance. The question we could ask is will even Nike or Adidas ever be able to dominate again given how intense the competition now is?
I have both Adidas and Nike shoes. My Adidas are a lotttttt more comfortable and durable than Nike. They aren't flashy or cool styles like Nike does for shoes, but the quality and comfort is always more valuable to me.
I find it interesting how the video didn’t mention nike’s response to when adidas surpassed nike in 2016-2017. Once adidas and kanye jumped over the jumpman, nike came in with full force getting virgil abloh to design a full collection of sneakers, jerry lorenzo to create the nike fear of god collection, travis scott to release his take on air jordans, drake/ovo at the time was working with jordan brand, sean witherspoon dropped his take on the air max, and while maintaining collaborations with brands like supreme, undefeated, stussy, and clot. Nike and their marketing team does know how to generate hype and now that kanye and adidas are cutting ties, even when adidas recruited beyoncé, bad bunny, pharrell, jeremy scott, and jerry lorenzo… it’s not even on the same level or even close to the impact of kanye
Yeah they definitely did a great job in coming back and creating the hype. They always knew how to do that and I am sure there will be something happening on the Swoosh’s side again. So sad they couldn’t maintain this momentum :(
Totally disagree once Nike air was birthed the shift in the pattern was evident. Adidas clearly missed a trick by turning down a collab with the great Michael Jordan so Nike took that baton and soared to new heights. I see pagans mainly wearing Adidas and they are 35 and over with new balance now while I see people everywhere wear Nike air and Jordans from all ages.
Why is Adidas beating Nike at the moment?
The collabs keep coming
What about price/quality?
The quality of Adidas sneakers is above Nike which shits on customers. This is why Adidas is currently outperforming them.
Agree, Nike got too comfortable
@@loapsneakershow is Adidas outperforming them when New Balance, Puma, Nike all haven’t had falls in sales compared to Adidas that has?
The quality Adidas is better than Nike
Literally like Nike could go crazy but Dey are less creative rn and like u said quality is ass unless it’s collab
Nike got way too comfortable by economising on Quality for better profit margins
Adidas quality sucks and warranty sucks too
but adidas shoes are uncomfy😂😂
Yeah, comfort is a big factor in choosing sneakers. Have you tried both Nike and Adidas to compare?
Adidas is made to be worn. Nike is made to be shelf queen.
😂😂😂
I am German and grew up with Adidas of course. Then I got into Nike due to MJ. But now I have to say: Nike is to expensive and also offers a poor quality compared to Adidas. So I am team Adidas again.
Yeah Nike is really doing a poor job on quality if you compare to Adidas. In the end its not just the brand that you want.. You want your brand to deliver a good product as well.
Reebok are solid!
Adidas always, but maybe shoes Nike is closer. I like Jordans, but expensive and I don't be sure about quality.
Bro youre German how dare you wear nike
Nike always had my heart as a kid/teen & young adult but now that i’m in my 30’s adidas been winning me over with comfort & unique styles on certain models collabs retros & modern remakes
In general Adidas quality and comfort is way better than Nike. Yet I still stick with Nike though, not sure why I just need that swoosh.
same
Nike isn't just Jordans and air force 1. Nike has more unique Design than Adidas
@@rd3munna812 no really 😑 i own a lot of classic & vintage nikes from different variations it’s just the stuff that’s out today i don’t really care for it no more & that’s not even the problem it just be the quality these days
Agree Nike is much more than Jordans and Air Force. @@rd3munna812
Maybe Nike sales drop because the quality of the materials has dropped as well. People might expect better materials that would age better when paying 200 for a pair. Adidas is more decent on the quality of the materials for a cheaper price, and still cool and appealing designs.
Yeah definitely agree with that. They are overplaying their hand
Nailed it!
When talking about BOOST I think the NMD line deserved a mention as well.
Although Nike sometimes gets the best of me for a question of nostalgia, for the money, I think that Adidas has better materials and more inventive designs.
Totally agree
Adidas releases their classics right off the bat and with an affordable price. Nike decides to release the "reimagined" series along side the same shoes with different out of touch colours instead of actual classic sillouette's like: Nike Delta Force, Air Command Force, Nike X A.P.C. All Court, Nike Air Tech Challenge 2, Nike Challenge Court Mid 80s Tennis, Nike Air ACE, Nike Air Train, Nike Airbound, Nike Air Force STS, Nike Air Force, Nike Air Solo Force, Nike Air Flight ’90, Nike Air Mach Force, Nike Air Force 3 High, Nike Air Quantum Force, Nike Air Digs, Nike Air Force Delta Snake, Nike Skylark
Agree, there are so many more classics that we want to see back. Still i am not sure whether the kids from today are ready for that
@@loapsneakers Sambas came back and it’s monumental
They even raised the price to retro runners such as the Vomero and the P6000s. I had them during their OG run and still love them that I got the recent releases but the price is already tripled, at least in our area.
Yeah same here, many companies using inflation as a excuse. Once the market adepted to the new prices, they will use that a leverage to increase their profits. Unfortunately@@papakimchitv674
Always an Adidas kid. The design just feels more wearable on a daily basis for me.
You are shaped by Adidas since a young age. My son will probably have this with Nike
Guess I can't deny it, nostalgia goes hard.😂 Though all my friends were wearing Nike and my dad let me have my pick of sneakers, and I always just like Adidas. Maybe it's a contrarian thing.
Bro be speakin fax
He isn’t lying. Whenever I go out I spot more adidas than Nike! On both women and men.
Yeah definitely, something is changing 👀
Depends on the age. I notice that people 30s and up tend to wear Adidas more, because one thing that Nike has lowered itself to these days that has really turned me off personally from their brand is putting out so many shoes in so many bright, non-matching colors and weird colorways. That SCREAMS, "Hey, look...these shoes are for KIDS!!! We hope they buy them because the wacky colors catch their young, go against the norm eyes!!!" That REALLY narrows down the number of Nikes I have to chose from, even if I love the design of a specific shoe. For example, I LOVE the design of the Nike Ja Morants, but as a person older than 25, most of the colorways are so loud and weird that I LITERALLY couldn't wear them with anything expect maybe a pair of blue jeans and a plain white t-shirt, and I don't want to have to restrict myself to that multiple times a week just so my Ja's get enough wear to make me feel like I'm getting my money's worth. So Adidas---while still being stylish and innovate---is much more practical from that aspect as well when it comes to different options with color combinations.
You are spot on, most of Nikes stuff these days is clearly only aimed at kids
Yeezy, Fear of God, Boost, Originas… need to say something more?
Say less
Reebok
Poor nike workmanship had me switched back to Adidas of late.
Many do that, a lot of people switched to New Balance too
Adidas is my all time favorite brand, and last year they broke the ice with tons of awesome sneakers
Definitely agree, more to come!
I mean we all know even our parents,uncle and aunty knew and love adidas
No cap
Nike also losing basketball division since that AE1 dropped it has been the hottest shoe in the market , also to mention Harden , Dame & Spida shoes are also having some astonishing designs !!
Yeah i dont know what they are doing. Seems they have too much greed for profits that results in what we are seeing now.
Also they rely so much on the past, where is this new Jordan iteration that will conquer our hearts?
Nike looks very old if you wear it a little. Adidas always looks good.
Can’t take this video seriously, acting like Adidas hasn’t been around for decades longer than Nike and having released dozens of classics before Jordan was even a thing.😊
I cant totally agree but i want to thank you for your feedback! 🙏🏼👍🏼
Great video, you should have added the Torsion ZX 8000 and 9000 range which are really underrated
Yeah definitely a classic, should have done that!
Some Adidas models have incredible quality per dollar value IMHO. I just got my Gazelle Indoors in collegiate green, white stripe in premium suede, leather lined, leather stripes and heal tab with trefoil , translucent gum sole $120. Comfortable and beautifully made with quality materials.
I have lots of Adidas, Sambas, Gazelles, etc. but these really rock
Yes definitely, where it seems that Nike economized on quality and focused on mass producing crappy sneakers Adidas did it the other way around.
Yes they seem to be doing well. Nike has been complacent and has not made any kind of new innovations and just stuck to air jordan and lebron etc. Adidas has been doing some changes and making better materials for their shoe lines.
Yeah exciting to experience such a switch in general preference.
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
I owned a pair of nike and a pair of Adidas back in highschool and college years. Used them pretty much daily, but adidas are more frequent than my nike. Btw, each pairs aren't the "good" ones, I got both pairs at local shoe store for 150 bucks on a new year sale. For some reason, my nike degrade more compared to my adidas. And adidas break-in easily, making me more comfortable than my nike.
But, nowadays they're falling behind my Alpinestars shoe lol, those mx boots are quite comfy tbh.
Your shoe journey is like a sneaker saga! Alpinestars for the win! Lol.
I can relate to your story btw. Nike looks cooler, Adidas does better.
Nike switched to a squeakier rubber material for their running shoes; they obviously won't squeak when you're outside, but as soon as you go indoors, you can't help but make a lot of noise. Happened with my last pair of Alvords & switched to Pegasus with no improvement. I got a pair of Ultraboosts & they don't squeak & the Continental rubber has lasted longer than any of my previous Nikes.
Yeah Nike definitely went on the cheap quality = more profit road. It starts to backfire a bit
It's strange, but in the 90s my sportswear was always Nike, and after the 90s I completely switched to adidas. I also have to say that in the 90s I played basketball and Nike made a lot of great shoes for a lot of great players, not just Jordans. Maybe this was also what influenced me, the fact that now it seems like there are only Jordans. There are no more Penny Hardaway shoes, Barkley shoes, etc etc... And at the same time the quality and cool factor of adidas seems to have grown a lot.
Yes man its time for new silhouettes that impact sneaker culture!
When it comes to Nike and Adidas to me it's all about sport Adidas has been loyal to my team while Nike was lazy and didn't want to pay up I will respect Adidas forever
Awesome video ! Love the history 🤌🏼
Thanks man 🙏🏼. Appreciate that!
Which sneakers appear on the 4:15? They look so clean and good
This are Adidas Ultraboosts triple black
@@loapsneakers thanks 🙏🏼
Nike for looks
Adidas for comfort
Defo!
You take the Yeezys out the picture, what is ruining Nike is the resellers. And this concept of making only a small amount of shoes. They effed up basketball bc they stopped the hyper dunk collection. There signature athletes are really not getting exposure. I’m glad!
Whether reselling is good or bad for a brand I have no clue. I think the brands get a lot of exposure from it and it creates unmistakable a hype. Also it makes it more fun to collect if the brands release smaller batches.
Reselling dates back for over 20 years, only the market was less transparent around that time. We used to bid on Ebay all day long.
Imo stockx gave easy access to everyone and his mother to become a reseller and that caused an increase that led to the situation of peasants starting to resell not giving a damn about sneakers.
@@loapsneakersI’m showing my age here, lol! I remember when reselling was for a small market. Reselling was for hard to find sneakers. Now, these scum bags are buying up general releases. So you can’t even enjoy a regular shoe. Nike didn’t care bc it guarantees that there inventory is bought up. Sneakers was a culture, where it allowed people to express themselves. Now, it’s an idiotic money grab that has pushed real sneaker lovers away!
Yeah definitely. I must admit that I am making a living from reselling. As a sneakerhead I am extremely happy that I am able to do that. With this channel we want to give something back to the community and capture sneaker stories for the future generation.
I also need to acknowledge that you are right. At some point all GR's that looked good were bought up by the resellers as if it were specials. That certainly changed a lot.
Now it seems to get back to the old days, with exclusives only. Not sure whether its because of the brands increasing stock numbers or that they hype reached a lot of non-sneakerheads that are losing interest. But as long as I am able to practice my hobby I am happy with that.@@jaybar33
Nike just hurt themselves with making their shoes in limited batches even their basic design, meanwhile you can buy samba, superstar, gazelle, easily at retail
I personally like limited stuff. The problem is that a lot of people who don’t like limited stuff want to have the shoes that are more limited than normal sneakers 🤪.
adidas needs more innovation. Their running shoes have been disappointing recently
What do you think they need to improve?
Adidas OG are definitely a cut above in quality of materials over a number of Nike and AJ's. My only small trouble with Adidas is they don't offer very good quality insoles.
100% agree on this!
I like Adidas better than Nike because Adidas has much better quality and comfort for a more affordable price. I can't buy a $60 pair of Adidas and they will look and perform like they are WAY more expensive than $60, but if I buy a $60 pair of Nikes, they are going to look and feel like I only paid $60 for them. Also, Nike's quality has declined so much in recent years that even if you buy a nice looking pair of Nikes that cost $200, there's a good chance that they will be uncomfortable, have quality control issues, and start wearing down quickly. I never have those problems when I buy Adidas shoes, where I buy a $60 pair of Adidas or a $160 pair of Adidas.
Yes Adidas currently has a way better price/quality!
Nike not necessarily uncomfortable imo but Adidas definitely doing good
@@loapsneakers Nike is often uncomfortable to me because they run so slim. Part of the reason why Adidas feels so much more comfortable is because their default is not slim (most people's feet are not that slim).
I guess it depends - I wore Adidas for a couple of years and every single pair fell apart after just one season. I switched to Nike 6 years ago and I still have every pair and can wear them. Some are in worse condition than others, but all of them are wearable. Also, I found Nike shoes to be much more comfortable than Adidas, but that's a subjective thing of course.
I am a swoosh guy too but I havent had so many Adidas shoes to be honest. Just a few that I still have.
Yeah definitely subjective, its a matter of taste and feeling as well.
They aren't. Nike makes more than double Adidas. It's really not even close. Maybe once they're within 15 billion of Nike, we can take a closer look.
We are a sneaker channel. Its specifically narrowed down to sneakers only
Nike has been the athletic shoe market leader for 40 years , what would make a change ?? if Adidas led the market for one year ? Nike has a 66% of the global sneaker market, Adidas 14.7 . Now I buy both brands but why is this TH-camr so quick to dismiss Nike
Haha I am Nike guy and I would never dismiss the Swoosh. But the numbers dont lie, specifically in the “collectible sneaker” niche the sentiment is changing. Hopefully they come back anytime soon.
I think, that the adidas wave right now is a wave that came and will go again. The shoes are too normal for real sneakerheads. For the masses, they are a tiktok phenomenon, that will be gone soon.
Yeah I understand your thoughts and I tend to agree. Still who thought people would buy Jordan 1 mids for 4/5 years. Or bad quality GR dunks. There is a new generation sneakerheads calling the shots.
Those SB's are the game changer for the market
SBs are historic with an existing old community that never let go of it. I am glad its been picked up again by the community, for now you can state its all thats left for Nike with regards to Sneaker silhouettes imo
Love ur content!
Thank you, many cool stuff is coming!
My running history - unknown brand in high school.
Local Asian brand in college.
2010 to 2019 - Adidas
2019 - present - Nike
Why did you quit wearing Adidas?
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A friend introduced me to Vaporfly. At that time, I was still using the Adidas Ultraboost.
I tried the Adios Pro, and even though it was lighter than the Ultraboost, I felt (subjectively) it was quite unstable. I felt the soles especially the heel area, was too narrow. I never ran in them, I just fitted them in the store and walked around.
Still sticking with Nike in some models like the dunks and still staying with Adidas for basketball because their shoes are more affordable and durable (I still play in my Harden 4’s which are so comfortable and durable to play in). Biggest regret though is spending too much on Jordans. Before you know it, your pairs already crumbled 🙄🙄🙄🙄
I only wear SB dunks myself. They are much more durable than the normal dunks. And yeah with regards to the crumbling of Jordans, in a few years we will find out whether they have fixed this problem or not with the newer releases. Probably not though.
Im a true sneakerhead and i used to be all nike but as ive started buying adidas over the years adidas quality and craftsmanship are impeccable nike has slacked off and their quality is hit and his
I hear you. Nike got way to comfortable
The superstar and jordan 12 comparison is laughable btw as you completely ignore units available. The 12s were available for like 2 days, the superstar was available 365 days.
I always supports Adidas! Loved the 3 Strips on the shoulders and the shoes! I don’t like Nike shoes! The only Nike products I liked is the Apple Watch Nike Bands ya! 😅
Then I think a lot of good stuff is coming for you in the near future. They are on 🔥
I have wide feet. Nike is made for narrow & regular feet people. Adidas width is wider & comfortable
Most of the time thats correct. Depends a little bit on the model though
It’s easier to purchase adidas even the collab edition with reasonable price in asia, while nike seems much more eager to sell their sneaker to scalper and did not care if said sneaker never appear in retail market.
I dont have much eyes on the asian market to be honest. Not sure why but I never look that way
Nike has many cool shoes but so limited ex. Jarriots sbs, YUTO sbs, futurasbs, Aprilsbs, the travis scott Aj1. March 4 is more release for travis scott signature shoe jumpman jack. I have lost and fou ds and reverse mocha. Resell is shiii. Ima try to get the jumpman jack. I like those.
I actually like the limited pairs. This is part of the DNA of sneaker culture. However, its a very transparent market now but the feeling to chase a pair and attain it is lovely. Especially when you wear it once attained. ❤️❤️.
You got some 🔥 pairs there
I'm no fan of Nike, haven't bought any Nike product in over 30 years. But I don't see how anyone can claim that adidas or any other company is beating Nike when its revenue is still bigger than the next two biggest rivals, adidas and Puma, combined.
In overall yes, you are right. But zoomed in on the sneaker lifestyle niche Adidas is beating Nike at the moment.
@@loapsneakers no it isn't
Gazelle....waiting for ROM...
I always found Adidas shoes to be more durable than Nike. Nike might look cool but it’s all flashy shi
Haha yes yes it is
I used to play in nothing but Nikes. My first shoe was the Air Penny 4, Lebron 4, and Kyrie 2s. Then I got a pair of Harden 3s and they are way better than any Nikes Ive ever owned, basketball wise. Now I play in nothing but Adidas and strayed away from Nike.
Nothing lasts forever, something tells me we are on the brink of a big change
I switched from airmax in 017 to ultra boost I never looked back they just feel better on my feet than nike
I am still walking mainly on Nike but I got to admit boost walks way more comfortable
@@loapsneakers yes indeed
Nike is still number 1 , adidas is number 2, both companies will out live us all
100% agree
At one point Adidas ran everything and nike was on the outside looking in, they would have never fell off if it wasn't for Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson and Andre Agassi. If Adidas would have stuck to the script and stayed in Hip Hop they wouldn't have never lost the war, the run they had with Run-Dmc was insane if they would have gave L.L.Cool.J the shoe deal instead of Troop we wouldn't be talking about Nike that's how big they really were in my opinion. If you wasn't rocking a Adidas a sweatsuit and shell toes in the 80's you weren't fly. I wish they would bring back the leather Adidas sweatsuit and the Olympic games sweaters and jackets ❤
This whole era that you describe is a very interesting topic for one of our future documentaries.
Its an interesting statement: Nike leading in Sports, Adidas in culture/lifestyle.
@@loapsneakers I'll be looking forward to seeing the upcoming piece and actually Puma had the streets 1st because of the breakdancing era but Adidas was relevant because of sports.
Puma: Uhhhhh.... guess i will rest the eternal number 3. F*CK I GOT NO GOOD IDEA!!
Also, personnaly i rather nike because i got very bad experience with adidas, nike in my op, have a better comfort. I can understand for why people like adidas, but i will still a nike nerd.
I also like puma alot, hope you make a video on this brand.
Same im a swoosh guy but I hate the matter that they are not fulfilling the needs of the sneaker collectors
@@loapsneakers yeah :/
The video is good and interesting... but the background music is annoying 😉
Thanks for the feedback!
Not fully watched this video, but Nike has better design, better casual sneakers, socks, shirts, shorts & other apparels. While Adidas excel over Nike in sports shoes like football, basketball, running, training. I love both but I still choose Nike for normal days of my life.
Yeah i agree. Quality of Adidas Sneakers is better though if you compare to Nike.
Never like Nike. It's overpriced and overrated like Apple iPhone.
I am all Nike although Adidas quality is way better
i guess nike have more hype because they sponsor all the superstars , dont get me wrong kayne is legend but nike has better marketing
Adidas also have some great superstars, especially in soccer they have Messi in example for a life long contract.
@@loapsneakers oh didnt know that is life long thats crazy
@@TheYaq Yeah insane, they made a great deal there
All the Nike sneakers I got were terrible, except the soccer shoes which were good quality
The Quality of the Nike sneakers even got worse the last few years.
Yeah with regards to soccer and other sports they perform well.
Vans and converse realizing they're not in the ultimate showdown
They should respond if they see this 😁
Nike owns Converse
Nike is the best for me, i dont like adidas mostly the design is just 3 stripes😂
I prefer Nike too but Adidas doing a great job atm I think.
Nike is also just swoosh😂😂
Adidas is elegant
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Welp Adidas is just cheaper, more slick, as comfortable as Nike (tho they cant compete with Air chamber, but the Nike Air chamber is not durable at all, it brakes or collapses, while Adidas Cloud foam is just fine..), this is the main reason why... Also the color scheme of most Nike shoes are just nasty and ugly, i see many ppl wear Nike, yet most of these shoes are so ugly, dumb colors, too many colors, or even the shape of it is ugly... Meanwhile Adidas has way better color schemes, that are slick, and just look good. And when u add to that the lower price, i will never consider Nike, as they are way too overpriced, why should i pay 50% of the shoe price, just for the brand, no thanks...
I think cloud foam and the air chamber are great technologies that make sure both companies are able to compete with each other.
Color schemes is more or less taste imo 😜
Indeed many of the price you pay is for branding and other expenses. Soon we will post a video that explains all about this.
Not hate the jordans, but Superstar is trully an icon
Yeah they both are actually
Adidas has nicer clothes i think but sneakers are the nicest by nike
Yeah by the looks definitely Nike or the Jordan brand.
Reebok are SOLID !
Reebok is underrated
Don't forget Adidas own Reebok too!
Not anymore, few years ago another company bought Reebok from Adidas if I recall
Wtf is this video? Nike dominates Adidas. You call Nike a legacy brand then hype up the gazelle,samba, and campus? How does that make sense?
Loll i didnt want to offend you sir
Nike will be the sponsor or the official kit supplier for the Germany National Team starting 2026/2027. Is Adidas winning here?
Its about sneakers not about soccer jerseys. But if you want to hear my opinion about that, Germany went for the $$$$$ and Adidas has been caught off guard.
@@loapsneakers You're correct, who doesn't want the better offer? Adidas only offered the fair market value. Nike values it way more. This video will let you know more that Nike previously offered twice what Adidas offered fromt eh previous renewal.
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Nike is generic, Adidas has more substance
Totally agree!
I like Adidas.
I like Nike 😭
I been a Adidas sneaker favorite since the seventh Era love them sports wear
I grew with Nike and Adidas throughout my 27 years, and honestly, Adidas had the slightest edge in terms of clothing quality and style than Nike. Nike's clothing is just overpriced and boring except their footwear. The soccer kits that adidas got right now is excellent and way better than Nike's. It's a shame that Ye effed up with adidas and I still rock with them.
///Three stripe gang all day!
I am a swoosh guy but I see Adidas doing what they do. Quality is way better especially when you compare shoes such as dunk lows etc. Such a bad quality.
Adidas isn't beating Nike 😂Never will
In general not so soon but in certain niches they accelerate
Did not agree well a month later. German football just switch to Nike. Adidas to lose over 50 million in Germany. Sad Nike took over Adidas home nation
Yeah you probably right if you take an overall view of things but this video (and channel) is focusing on sneakers only. So with regards to sneakers, things seem te be turning a bit😁
Nike is not goong anywhere…
Yeah probably not
The only reason why Adidas is winning is simple: Nike is weirdly Expensive and that's it!!!!
Hey definitely “weirdly expensive”
Nike still is Innovative and comes up with pretty straight and stark shoes. Adidas meanwhile hasn't been much of a good one as all has been recycled from the past shoes to collabs, same with Nike. However the Nike still has pretty dope thinking method and execution in style. This is coming from an adidas lover guy. No hate just that we need something that icks us to buy, that spontaneity of being in awe with sneakers has recently been dead. New colorways and collab. with famous ppl won't let sneakerheads be dumb. Peace ✌. Btw nice content man 🙃
I hope so because I am actually a Nike guy lol, but I felt I had to dive deeper in the subject to confirm my feelings.
I think Adidas is doing a great job, they are winning in terms of price/quality but in terms of collabs and innovation imo.
Thanks mate appreciate it!
Adidas is always ahead of Nike in terms of quality, because Nike also has good shoes True, only a few types
Tone down the music.
Dont you want to dance 😭?
Adidas should bring Nmd and Retro Kanyes 350 designs
Maybe we should start a petition to make it happen! Who's in?
More like Adidas vs Onitsuka Tiger... Nike is like puma.. second shit
Where are you from?
I never see people wearing tigers anymore. Would be a great development though!
@@loapsneakers Onitsuka left the US they dont even ship here anymore... California.. I had to order GSMs from a reseller in Japan... GSM beats the air force and forums in quality and looks.. Oni and Nike fighting cortez vs corsair.. they didnt notice Adidas sl 72 rs is better.. Tokuten Vs Samba is where I get stuck.. dont know which one I like best.. Nike and puma got running shoes in the bag though
Dunk/Force/Ship look similar
Yeah definitely inspired by each other
This video is vague and inaccurate 😂
Thanks
Suppose nike has converse to compete with adidas, kobe left addidas to go to Nike, wonder why, oh the pink messeys omg they are ugly. What have they done, just put messeys logo on the tongue 😮 im sure most athletes would jump to Nike if they actually had the choice.
Nah, dont you think that Lionel Messi, David Beckham, James Harden and many more athletes contracted by Adidas placed Adidas over Nike. Nike would definitely jump on it if they ever have the opportunity to contract one of them.
And yes Messi shoe is ugly
It’s because of an African singer artist named Ferre Gola 😊😉
Not better than Magic System
@@loapsneakers magic who ninja please 😂😩
Must be a European. Adidas ain't winning shyt! Not in my lifetime
EU gang, gang.
Glad adidas are on the rise again.
Definitely! 💯
Adidas are on the way out too at this rate discounted stock everywhereee
I wonder, somebody is going to fill the gap
If i were either of them i would be more concerned about the disruptor brands like HOKA, ON, and Lululemon
Yeah I am really wondering if any of these brands will ever dominate so much as Adidas, Nike and maybe New Balance.
What about Solomon, they gained a lot of popularity in EU.
@@loapsneakers time will tell. But their growth is crazy. And there is no question they are drinking Nike and Adidas's milkshakes. Certainly eating into the market share. And that's without mentioning Li-Ning which is beating Nike in China. And Li-Ning has yet to really take a stab at going global. As well as the resurgent ASICS who is every financial quarter setting profit records (ASICS stock being up 400% since 2021). Or the resurgent New Balance. The question we could ask is will even Nike or Adidas ever be able to dominate again given how intense the competition now is?
Yeah a lot needs to happen of course, with regards to sneakers its probably where the hype hits
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I have both Adidas and Nike shoes. My Adidas are a lotttttt more comfortable and durable than Nike. They aren't flashy or cool styles like Nike does for shoes, but the quality and comfort is always more valuable to me.
I think thats the case for many. I am a Nike guy though but because of the looks. Adidas Quality and comfort is way better
I find it interesting how the video didn’t mention nike’s response to when adidas surpassed nike in 2016-2017. Once adidas and kanye jumped over the jumpman, nike came in with full force getting virgil abloh to design a full collection of sneakers, jerry lorenzo to create the nike fear of god collection, travis scott to release his take on air jordans, drake/ovo at the time was working with jordan brand, sean witherspoon dropped his take on the air max, and while maintaining collaborations with brands like supreme, undefeated, stussy, and clot. Nike and their marketing team does know how to generate hype and now that kanye and adidas are cutting ties, even when adidas recruited beyoncé, bad bunny, pharrell, jeremy scott, and jerry lorenzo… it’s not even on the same level or even close to the impact of kanye
Yeah they definitely did a great job in coming back and creating the hype.
They always knew how to do that and I am sure there will be something happening on the Swoosh’s side again.
So sad they couldn’t maintain this momentum :(
idk if adidas is winning, nike always leap frogs them when it comes to earnings, Money is still the no.1 barometer for these companies
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Totally disagree once Nike air was birthed the shift in the pattern was evident. Adidas clearly missed a trick by turning down a collab with the great Michael Jordan so Nike took that baton and soared to new heights. I see pagans mainly wearing Adidas and they are 35 and over with new balance now while I see people everywhere wear Nike air and Jordans from all ages.
Lol Pagans only?
The thing is that Nike needs a new MJ trick. Nike is still Nike :(. MJs first collab was 40 years ago.
2024 is Adidas'es year
Definitely 💯
really? 😂 no wonder Adidas lost the bid war to Nike for the German football jerseys in front of Germany, the home of Adidas
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Masmatibay si adidas!
Its an exciting battle
This 2024 samba is dead
Not sure I still see a lot demand to it. It was better though I have to agree.