Adidas Treadflow: The First Running Shoe Engineered for Treadmills

Introducing Treadflow - adidas Running Unveils the First Ever Shoe Designed for the Treadmill

Adidas today introduces Treadflow – the first-ever running shoe designed from the ground up for the treadmill. As indoor running continues to rise in popularity, Treadflow sets a new benchmark in tailored performance for athletes who chose to run on the belt – whether for convenience, climate, or as part of their training regimen.

Representing a new era in treadmill performance, the Treadflow integrates adidas’ leading tech – including CLIMACOOL and Lightstrike Pro – with a new ultra-light, breathable construction. Every element of the footwear is precision-tuned to the treadmill’s unique mechanics, from the belt’s surface to the gym environment around it.

Speaking about the shoe, Patrick Nava, VP Product at adidas Running said: "As pioneers in the running space, we are constantly innovating to support our entire running community. Recognizing the surge in treadmill running, we set out to create the first-ever shoe specifically designed for this unique environment. By combining key insights into treadmill runners’ needs with our performance-focussed technologies, we've delivered a shoe that offers tailored dual cushioning, 360-degree breathability and traction for a better experience on the treadmill.”

Tuned for the treadmill, the Treadflow is engineered to provide: 

• 360-degree breathability – adidas’ CLIMACOOL upper material technology acts like built-in air conditioning, with light open mesh zones wrapping around the foot to deliver a constant flow of cool air within sweaty indoor gym environments. Meanwhile, in-built outsole cut-outs offer optimal airflow and thermoregulation as the foot hits the belt.
• Tailor-made cushioning – A dual-cushioning midsole technology that combines adidas’ Lightstrike and Lightstrike Pro foams –from the record-breaking Adizero range – is optimized to work in sync with the cushioning effect of the treadmill, for energy return and a fast, engaging transition.
• Traction – A LIGHTTRAXION outsole provides traction on the belt, while being light in weight