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adidas Japanese brand ASICS developed a highly effective shock-absorbing gel cushioning.
adidas 1980s Computerized Running Shoes
Plug your shoes into the screen— (Yeah, plug 'em in!) See your run on a pixel machine— (Oh, we're doing it!)
adidas Paris's inside-out Centre Pompidou inspired the Nike Air Max 1, which exposed its pressurized gas pocket through a midsole window.
Which Parisian building's 'inside-out' architecture inspired Tinker Hatfield to expose the air bubble in the Nike Air Max 1?
In what year did Nike release the Air Max 1, the first shoe with a visible air window?
adidas Space-age silicone gel cushioning turned classic Japanese running shoes into timeless streetwear icons.
How did ASICS famously demonstrate the incredible shock absorption of their new GEL technology during its launch?
In 1986, which running shoe model became the first ASICS sneaker outside of Japan to feature GEL cushioning technology?
The space-age gel: The shock-absorbing silicone gel used in ASICS sneakers was originally developed to reduce vibrations in precision machinery and was even used in space shuttles.
In what year did Puma introduce the futuristic Disc System that replaced traditional shoelaces with a rotating dial?
A soft sports shoe suitable for casual wear. In 1971, Bill Bowerman revolutionized athletic footwear by molding rubber soles with a kitchen waffle iron.
What did the LCD screen on the tongue shroud of the 1984 Adidas Micropacer display to the runner?
Which major athletic event coincided with the 1984 release of the high-tech Adidas Micropacer?