ADIDAS UNVEILS THE DROPSET 4

adidas launches its new training shoe, the Dropset 4. Engineered for the demands of multi-discipline workouts, the footwear delivers both controlled stability and explosiveness across a wide range of movement. 

Based on the insight that 7 in 10 gym goers are wearing incorrect footwear, the Dropset 4 was born from a commitment to help its community of next-gen athletes cut through the noise and realise their strength by creating a shoe that is everything they need for functional training. 

The Dropset 4, an evolution of Dropset 3, hosts a unique blend of technology and features to provide both all-around stability and dynamic energy return across the demands of functional training. Now with enhanced versatility, the Dropset 4 delivers robust support across the entire spectrum of a functional workout, from foundational deadlifts to high impact box jumps and up to 800m sprints. 

Key features include:

• ​Full-Length Repetitor foam: Provides a consistent level of energy return and stability, supporting overall endurance throughout the toughest of workouts.
• Energyrods: Engineered for a balance of stiffness and flexibility, energyrods protect the foot through optimal force distribution, supporting the heel during heavy movements and providing a propulsive forefoot for exercises like box jumps, and skipping.
• Continental & Adiwear rubber combination: Strategically placed to offer extra traction and durability for loaded movements like sled pushes and weighted lunges.
• Footadapt sockliner: FOOTADAPT technology increases foot awareness within the shoe, improving balance control of the body to maintain form and maximum muscle engagement.  
• Haptic print: The upper 3D printed layer of textured material provides increased durability against abrasion, while maintaining breathability for even the sweatiest of workouts.

Aimee Arana, adidas Global General Manager Sportswear & Training, said: “We know our community has embraced functional training as an important part of their routine and needs a shoe that will support them with the demands of their entire workout, from warm-up to cool-down. We are proud to offer them an improved solution that truly meets their different needs during training: the Dropset 4 is built to be sturdy and stable enough for those big compound strength moves, while still delivering the cushioning and energy return essential for explosive actions like box jumps or even a warm-up run.”

The new Dropset 4 will cost INR 13,999 and will be available from 8 January 2025 via selected retail stores and online at https://www.adidas.co.in/gym_training-shoes.