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vibram five fingers has a tendency to roll out whole lines of basketball shoes with themes, however significant or insignificant in nature. Just off the top of head of my head, what comes to mind are the Equipment lines, the Feet You Wear lines, the a3/BOUNCE lines, the Team Signature lines and what is now dubbed the adiZero line of basketball footwear. All of the aforementioned have had some particular kind of significance and signification for their being, and the adiZero series is exception. Wanting to emphasize more lightweight, high performance product, adidas has used the new theme to illustrate new designs that place a premium on comfort and high-wear footwear. Particularly for the basketball section of the company, the adiZero Infiltrate may be its best example. Though it's not a signature shoe for any of the NBA players currently wearing the shoe, the adiZero Infiltrate is likely the best of the bunch, and having tested the shoe over a period of a few weeks, I understand why.
Looking at the shoe, it's very appealing. The mix of synthetic leather, mesh, and faux-patent leather on my black/white/silver pair gives the aZ-I a bit of depth that most black/white shoes often lack. Just something as simple as different finishes on a two-palate shoe is enough. The silver-streak-lined three stripes give some additional zip, as does the compression-molded ethyl vinyl acetate (CMEVA) midsole that is covered in a glossy (but lint/dust-attractive) gloss. For being a basic model of the more pricy adidas available right now, the aZ-I has class.
The first things I noticed when I slipped my feet into the aZ-I and laced up was the immediate foot lockdown and plush, but supportive feel underfoot. Those feelings are paid for in full by the set-up of the Infiltrate's Sprint Skin, adiprene+ and GeoFit technologies. I also felt that this particular model of adidas gave me the best near-1-to-1 fit that I've ever experienced with an adidas basketball shoe. Through testing the shoe in continuous half-hour to hour-long periods, starting with the Sprint Skin, I found that it aids most in lateral and medial fit. The breathability was adequate and was sufficient in providing a comfortable space for my feet; the aZ-I's mesh tongue was excellent in allowing hot air to escape and is so light, and is not bothersome for the flex point of my ankle or lower leg. The Skin made use of the aforementioned three stripes with great innovation, as the stripes provided noticeable support laterally, from the eyestay to the bottom of my feet.
