# Versatile Trail-Ready Runners adidas Teams Up with Tinman Elite to Launch 'ADIZERO' Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/8/adidas-running-tinman-elite-collaboration-boston-10-release-info) & [adidas](http://adidas.com) Sports apparel retailer adidas has once again partnered with Tinman Elite, a professional running team, to release a new line of running shoes for its 'ADIZERO' [performance collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-2). The standout piece is a fresh take on the [adidas'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-pr) 'BOSTON 10' model. "The Tinman Elite BOSTON 10 is probably the most versatile shoe [adidas Running](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-adizero-prime-x-evo) has ever released," said Sam Parsons, the Creative Director of Tinman Elite. Features of the new shoe include a 'LIGHTSTRIKE PRO' midsole foam, refined 'ENERGY RODS,' a soft upper, and adidas' signature 'CONTINENTAL RUBBER' outsoles. These hard work-inspired runners come in a crisp white colorway that consists of subtle gold and black highlights. Alongside the 'ADIZERO BOSTON 10,' is a unisex shoe designed by Tinman Elite called the 'ADIZERO XCS SPIKE,' which is built specifically for all-terrain running. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Trail-running Shoes:** The collaboration between adidas and Tinman Elite highlights the opportunity for further innovating the trail-running shoe sector with versatile features. - **Lightweight Materials:** The 'LIGHTSTRIKE PRO' midsole foam in the new shoes can inspire further development of lightweight materials for athletic shoes to improve performance and comfort. - **Sustainable Athletic Apparel:** With the use of sustainable materials, such as adidas' 'CONTINENTAL RUBBER' outsoles, there is potential for disruptive innovation in the production of more ecologically friendly athletic shoes and apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Sporting Goods:** Companies in the sporting goods industry can take note of the versatile features in the new adidas and Tinman Elite shoes and explore new options for performance footwear. - **Manufacturing:** The use of sustainable materials in the new line of shoes highlights an opportunity for manufacturers to explore and invest in more ecologically friendly materials for athletic shoes and apparel. - **Athletic Training:** Trainers and coaches can incorporate the features of the new Tinman Elite BOSTON 10 shoe into training programs for their athletes, inspiring potential innovations in athletic performance technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superior Ultramarathon Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-adizero-prime-x-evo.md) - [Bold Vibrant Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takumi-sen-10.md) - [Speed-Optimizing Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adios-pro-4.md) - [Optimized Performance Race Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-agravic.md) - [Sleek Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl.md) - [All-Day Running-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-launched-lightblaze.md) - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Versatile Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-skychaser-ax5-goretex.md) - [Speed-Forward Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-pr.md)