Adizero Prime Sprint Spike Review｜Picker for T&F

Adizero Prime Sprint Spike Evaluation Review

¥26,400(including tax)

Top-level rebound power for elite athletes

High-rebound sole equipped with a carbon plate

High-performance upper made of high-function materials

Achieves high quality in lightweight, durability, and fit

Overall, a high-level spike

The required skills and physical level of athletes are high, proportional to the performance

The longest-lasting in Prime SP history

Pins have been changed from fixed to replaceable from the previous model

Spike Name: Adizero Prime Sprint Spike
Price: 26,400 (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: 24cm ~ 31cm
Competition level: professional

Recommended for such people

-For those who want an extremely hard sole  
-Athletes confident in their strength  
-Those who can transmit power with a short forefoot landing  

This is a spike with an extremely hard sole recommended for those who find nylon plate spikes too soft and want something harder.  
As of 2021, it has a hardness that follows ASICS's Metasprint in terms of rebound. Therefore, without sufficient strength and core stability to match its hardness, it can become difficult to use, leading to fatigue in the latter part of the race and making it challenging to advance through rounds such as preliminaries, semifinals, and finals. If you can generate the force to flex the sole upon landing instantaneously, this spike will allow you to receive even greater power.

Features

Ultra-lightweight and securely holding upper made from new materials

The upper material is a special mesh called Primeweave, which is both firm and soft. This mesh is compressed more than ordinary mesh, allowing for stability without the use of hard materials for reinforcement on the sides. The fit is like a second skin. This is achieved by the compression shoe tongue system, which sticks to the inside, allowing it to be used like a sock. This results in a snug fit that closely adheres to the foot.

Truly professional grade. Short lifespan but high performance

According to Picker's research, the width is among the narrowest spikes compared to all manufacturers' sprint spikes. Among ADIDAS sprint spikes, the Prime Sprint Spike has the narrowest width. For athletes with wide feet, it may be difficult to fit in, and even if they do, it will be tight and uncomfortable. The width is not significantly different from the previous Prime SP. The heel counter is mounted from the midsole downwards, providing a secure fit for the heel and increasing stability. After about a year of use, the heel counter will become soft.

Durability has improved compared to the previous model

Comes with six 5mm replaceable metal needle pins. Unlike the previous Prime SP, it has been changed to a replaceable type, but the number and arrangement of pins remain the same. Additionally, since the previous model had fixed pins with a coating, they had to be replaced if worn down, but the replaceable type has extended the usage period. The hardness of the sole boasts the second highest hardness in sprint spikes, following ASICS Metasprint, according to Picker's research. It features Space Frame Technology (a lightweight plate made of carbon and nylon composite), and there are eight line-shaped protrusions on the sole surface from the midfoot to the toe, providing high rebound.

Supports forefoot with overwhelming sole curvature

▶ About the sole curvature  
According to Picker's research, as of 2021, this spike has the largest incline curvature compared to all manufacturers. Without the technique to land on the forefoot, it becomes a tricky sole curvature that cannot be utilized effectively.  
▶ Midsole  
The midsole is equipped with BOOST cushioning found in running shoes.