About three years ago, Adidas launched the worlds first intelligent shoes. It was named adidas_1. The adidas_1 provides automatic cushioning. Through sensors, the shoe can sense the cushioning level and then relays it to the microprocessor which then analyzes whether the surface is too soft or too firm. Then, a motor driven cable system does all the cushioning work as needed. It’s amazing how these shoes can adjust depending on your movement and the surface you’re stepping on. I’ve never really tried them but I guess they’re very comfortable. One major thing though that I don’t like about it is how it looks. Some might like its appearance but I’m really no fan of those over futuristic looking shoes. Good thing though that less than a year ago adidas released a new version of the shoes called adidas_1 intelligence level 1.1.

Now, these look more like the regular sports shoes. Besides its improved physical appearance adidas claims that the shoes has become smarter by adding more torque, faster microprocessor and better cushioning. You can get a pair of these bad boys at any adidas store for about $100.