In what may be the cleanest thing to come across our plate in the last few months/years, Adidas just unveiled its second collaboration with the Tinman Elite running team.
With the World Championships coming up this July, in addition to a slew of other races, gold is the goal and the shoes reflect that inspiration. The collection consists of two top-tier racing shoes, the Tinman Elite Avanti TYO (the challenger to the Nike ZoomX Dragonfly and New Balance FuelCell X series), as well as our favorite tempo shoe of the last year, the Takumi Sen 8. Also included is an updated colorway of the SL20.3.
The striped gold accents against the clean white upper make this set sure to stand out amongst the crowd. Adorning the tongue is the Tinman dual-axe logo (representative of the ‘chop wood, carry water’ motto of the team), while the insoles come with bold Adizero and Tinman text.
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No doubt the highlight of this pack is the Avanti TYO ($205), an all-gender racing shoe specifically tailored for speed, supporting athletes by making their impossible, possible. It features the top-tier Lightstrike Pro midsole foam featured in the premium Adidas racers like the Takumi Sen 8 and the Adios Pro 2, as well as a flexible mesh upper and refined ENERGYRODS providing a snappy, propulsive ride with high traction. The accompanying gold spikes gleam against the matte gold spike plate; a spike tool is included with the shoe.
That said, the Takumi Sen 8 ($170) takes one of our favorite shoes of the past year and turns it into an absolute drool-worthy work of art. Swear this colorway will shave 15 seconds per mile off your standard pace (*not backed by scientific data). The Lightstrike Pro is tuned perfectly in this shoe, while the EnergyRods provide a snappy and propulsive toe-off. Out of all the Adidas speed shoes, this one is our favorite, and at $170 for this limited edition colorway, it should be gone quickly.
Nick Roché, Product Manager, adidas running said: “We’re very excited to collaborate with Tinman Elite once more to celebrate gold and the power of winning. Like adidas, Tinman Elite believes in dedication and pushing the boundaries to make the impossible possible. That is why we’re incredibly proud to introduce two new high-level racing shoes to the collection – the Tinman Elite AVANTI TYO, and the Tinman Elite TAKUMI SEN 8, as well as a daily training shoe – the ultra-lightweight Tinman Elite SL20.3.
“Collaborating with one of the most globally respected running teams, to learn from their unique insights, is a testament to adidas’ continued commitment to the running community. We hope this latest chapter of the collaboration will inspire the next generation of athletes to see possibilities for themselves.”
Sam Parsons, Professional runner and Tinman Elite Creative Director, said: “Our latest collaboration with adidas represents the team’s constant strive for gold – whether that means winning a race or setting a personal best.
“Tinman Elite was born out of a desire to push the sport forward, and with adidas’ support, we continue to commit to working our hardest to be the best runners’ brand we can be. Following the first joint collection, we are now extremely excited to mark our next chapter of the journey with adidas, as we continue to create products and designs that empower and excite runners everywhere.”
The adidas x Tinman Elite collection will be available from April 14th, 2022, via www.adidas.com/running.
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Adidas x Tinman Elite Avanti TYO
Adidas x Tinman Elite SL20.3 (Photo courtesy of adidas)
Adidas x Tinman Elite Avanti TYO
Tinman Elite Running Team (Photo courtesy of adidas)
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gah! I just got the takumi sen 8 in black and white. What do I do?
That’s a tough decision but you know what to do…