Adidas updates Barricade for ‘modern tennis’
19/08/2021
The design elements are driven by Dominic Thiem and Maria Sakkari (pictured) providing ongoing feedback during the creation process.
Ms Sakkari said: “It is no secret modern tennis is faster than ever before. Footwork is fundamental – you need stability, comfort and control when moving about the court.”
The Barricade is equipped with Adituff abrasion resistant material and uses a newly developed Adiwear rubber compound on the outsole.
A 3D TPU shank and asymmetric lacing systems help lock the foot into the shoe. The tongue is engineered with a foam package and perforations, the heel has Geofit sense pods, and there is a Bounce midsole for extra support.
All pieces in the collection feature Primeblue, a high-performance recycled material made in part with Parley Ocean Plastic, using a minimum of 40% recycled content.
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