Or, at least thats how I like to think of it.

A tiny triangular piece of fabric, Adidas officially calls it a heel blinker.

For the life of me, I cant figure out any functional purpose it could possibly serve.

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But in my mind, it helps me go fastwhich comes fairly easily in these kicks.

TheAdizero SL($120) is the latest launch in Adidas Adizero franchise.

And at $120, theyre on the wallet-friendly side for top-notch trainers.

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The sidewalks were still slippery with some patches of ice and snow.

Honestly, I would have put on trail shoes if Id realized how much had stuck around.

Though theres no trampoline-likecarbon-fiber plate, I can feel these shoes gently propel my stride forward with each step.

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On the treadmill especially, I feel like theres a lot of shoe in front of my toes.

Not that theyre heavy, just roomy.

(In fact, these sneaks are fairly lightweight, clocking in at just 7.4 ounces.)

A woman wearing a pair of black On Cloud 6 women’s tennis shoes outside.

Adidas recommends these for everyday running, up to half-marathon distances.

I can see why: Comfortable and quick, theyve become my go-to for easy runs.

Who wouldnt want some daily superhero energy?

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silver sneakers

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five pairs of summer shoes

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