Adidas F50 adiZero miCoach Published: Friday, 30. September, 2011 in category SoccerCleats101 Adidas unveiled the latest technological advancement in the world of soccer cleats – the addition of miCoach. The new F50 adiZero is powered by miCoach, an innovative new system that will revolutionize how players evaluate their performance.
The boot’s soleplate has been remodeled in such a way that a cavity now exists, which will house a miCoach SPEED_CELL chip.
This chip will capture 360° movement and measuring key performance metrics including speed, average speed (recorded every second), maximum speed (recorded every five seconds), number of sprints, distance, distance at high intensity levels, steps and stride rates. Offering the everyday player an opportunity to track their in-game performance is an excellent ploy on Adidas part – it will become the go to product for players that want to monitor their progress.
The boot itself has also undergone some slight modification, the most significant of which is the addition of SprintWeb in the upper, a distinct 3-D textured design that runs across the top of your toes. Its purpose is to improve grip as you dribble. In terms of weight, they have been kept at a superlight 5.8oz (in the synthetic version.) Adidas has also spent time redefining stud configuration, and the result is an outsole that delivers a more stable level of traction.
What about the design? Well, it seems like Adidas might have banked on the bright High Energy/Electricity/White colorway increasing the visual appeal of the release. In my opinion, it really takes away from the boot and will only look good if worn by the Spanish national team or Ronald McDonald! Ultimately, this might be a release where you wait for a future colorway before paying the $200 retail price, although the technology does make these a must-have for any aspiring pro!
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