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Exclusive: Inside Adidas’ Running Strategy

The company’s new supershoe for elite runners, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2, has arrived, and with a revamped running portfolio, Adidas aims to get more casual runners in its sneakers, too.
A runner standing in a room wears the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2.
Adidas' Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2. (Adidas)

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How Adidas Engineered Its Big Comeback

Two years ago, Adidas was in crisis after terminating its Yeezy business. But since then, the brand has engineered a remarkable turnaround, led by CEO Bjørn Gulden and the success of its Samba sneakers. Gulden and other Adidas executives opened up about the changes that got the company back on track, and what’s next for the sneaker giant.

How Much Does Sneaker Innovation Matter?

With so many brands peddling new performance technologies, it can be hard for shoppers to understand what makes one product better than another. It's on brands to nail the right mix of form and function.

What Comes After Adidas’ Samba?

The women’s sneaker market is growing alongside rising interest in women’s sports and casualised dress codes that prioritise comfort. Yet there’s more to addressing female sneaker shoppers than just releasing another trendy low-profile silhouette.

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Marc Bain
Marc Bain

Marc Bain is News, Features and Reports Editor at The Business of Fashion. He is based in London and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from startups to Big Tech.

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