Zwift has partnered with Adidas for running events in the past, but this month sees the first-ever cycling-related partnership. Adidas is celebrating the launch of the Indoor Cycling Shoes with a 4-day event. Details below!
About the Shoe
Launched IRL December 15, 2021, the Adidas Indoor Cycling Shoes are lightweight, breathable, and made from at least 50% recycled content to help reduce plastic waste. They’re available in three colors: Turbo, Cloud White, and Acid Red (shown).
Riders participating in Adidas Global Cycling Series events will be given virtual Adidas Indoor Cycling Shoes to wear during the event, and will unlock the shoes upon completing the event.
Routes and Schedule
All rides are 45 minutes long, and some will be led by Adidas ambassadors including Jessie Zapo, Alea James, Lottie Bildirici, and Garrett Gooch. Expect participants to ride at a range of paces. Find a bunch riding at your pace and enjoy the camaraderie!
- Ride 1: Wandering Flats
- Ride 2: Legends and Lava
- Ride 3: Park Perimeter Loop
- Ride 4: 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate Circuit
Shoe Unlock and Giveaway
Finish any ride in the series and you’ll unlock the Adidas Indoor Cycling Shoes in game. You’ll also earn your entry for a chance to win a real pair!
(To enter the giveaway, you must complete any ride, be part of the Adidas membership program, and be an active Zwift user. Limit one entry per person. Subject to eligible countries: US, AUS, NZ, DE, UK, FR, NL and ESP.)
I was looking at getting a pair of the shimano indoors and still likely to get them given they are half the price and also come with spd cleat support but would be interesting to see how they compare.
Maybe I’ll just get the virtual ones and hope to win a free pair 🙂
Half the price of what?
Shimano Indoor cycling shoes £60
Adidas Indoor cycling shoes £110
Not used either – so no comment offered
Anyone actually tried them?
No, because they were just released yesterday. Got a pair on the way to ZI HQ for a review, though!
Did you ever try the shimano indoors shoes, a comparison wold be great given the price difference i was seriously thinking of getting the shimano shoes just the other day.
Nice looking shoes. Looking forward to the group rides, too. Some decent route selections. Thumbs-up from me.
When might Zwift start some form of NFT integration…
Hopefully Zwift never jumps into pyramid schemes.
I’m actually using for Zwift a pair of my old Brooks running shoes that are not suitable for running anymore. Any benefits in switching to something specialized?
Sure, lots of benefits. There’s a reason why all serious road riders wear specialized shoes! Actually, several reasons… https://www.usjcycles.com/news/5-benefits-of-wearing-cycling-shoes-you-must-know/
I’m probably not serious enough. 🙂
Thanks Eric, I’ll give that a read.
On the plus side, you can’t fall off of your Zwift bike if your clips fail to disengage (one of my great irrational fears and the reason I too still wear scruffy running shoes!)