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Adizero Finesse Spike Evaluation Review

¥16,500(including tax)
  • Top-level rebound power for elite athletes
    High-rebound sole equipped with a carbon plate
  • Specialized for short-distance events
    Spikes compatible with short-distance events such as 100m and 200m
  • Stiff plate for advanced users
    adidas's high-rebound, high-load stiff plate.
  • Replaceable pins for long-term use
    Replaceable pins allow for conversion from competition use to practice use
Spike Name
Adizero Finesse Spike
Price
16,500 (including tax)
Weight
136g (one foot, size 26.0cm)
Applicable events
100m, 200m, 400m, 110mH, 400mH
Compatible environment
All-weather specific
Spike Pins
5mm×6
Shoelace type
With string
Upper Material
Synthetic fiber/synthetic leather
Sole Material
Synthetic sole
Size
22cm ~ 31cm
Competition level
professional
Recommended for such people
-Sprinters for 200m, 400m, 110m hurdles, and 400m hurdles  
-Powerful sprinters with a forefoot type  
-Those looking for a spike with a plate that is hard but not too hard  

In addition to the official 200m and 400m, it is also recommended for hurdle athletes and those running the first and third legs of the 4x100m relay. The plate is smoothly curved overall, and the strength is enhanced by the composite material of carbon and nylon, making weight transfer easy and providing high rebound. This allows for high performance regardless of proficiency in curves. Additionally, among ADIDAS short-distance spikes, it is less hard than the Prime SP and Accelerator. However, the rebound is very high, making it suitable for intermediate and advanced athletes who have gained a certain amount of muscle mass, starting from high school students.

Features

High durability and breathability of ultra-lightweight Cera-mesh

The upper material is a single-piece ultra-lightweight Cera-mesh. This ultra-lightweight Cera-mesh is sturdier and much lighter compared to regular mesh, ensuring breathability.  
Additionally, it firmly holds the foot and reduces energy loss due to friction between the shoe and foot, providing a comfortable fit that supports foot movement while maintaining speed and reducing fatigue even after long wear. The fastening type is secured with a belt and shoelaces. Furthermore, the compression shoe tongue system integrates a stretchable fabric that connects the tongue and spike from the inside, providing support. Breathability is ensured throughout the spike due to the characteristics of Cera-mesh, replacing the mesh processing at the heel from the previous model.
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A tight and high-fit upper characteristic of adidas

As a common feature of adidas, compared to domestic brands, it has a very tight width, and the heel part is designed as a forefoot spike, which means there is no heel counter and it is stretchy. Many domestic manufacturers have plastic heel counters, which can cause discomfort for those with larger heels after prolonged wear, but adidas, without a heel counter, provides a comfortable fit even for those with larger heels. The toe is also very sharp, so wearing a just size can squeeze the toes tightly, making it difficult to exert toe strength. Furthermore, the strap over the instep is reinforced with a double upper for a tight finish.
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A very stiff plate characteristic of adidas

The pins are replaceable six from the toe, the same as the company's Prime SP series and Accelerator.  
The pin configuration is in three rows of 2-1-3, the same as the Prime SP and Accelerator, but the two pins at the toe are spaced wider apart than the aforementioned spike, resulting in a design with high grip.  
Moreover, the hardness of the sole is slightly softer than that of the Prime SP and Accelerator. Compared to other manufacturers, it has a harder sole with more rebound than MIZUNO's high-rebound spikes like the Chrono Onyx.  
There are three line-shaped protrusions on the surface of the midfoot sole, providing high rebound. Additionally, it is equipped with Space Frame Technology (a lightweight plate made of a composite material of carbon and nylon), which flexes evenly from the toe to the heel.
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Curved plate that assists with center of gravity movement

The curvature of the sole, according to Picker's research, has a relatively high incline rated 4 out of 5.  
Among the Adizero series, the Prime SP series has a higher incline.  
Since it is a spike focused on the forefoot, it has a higher curvature that supports the action of pushing down near the tip of the foot. Overall, it is smoothly curved, making weight transfer easier and allowing for quick direction changes.
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