The Adidas Barricade 2015 had already received a major update, but with the addition of the Boost cushioning system in the heel, an even faster and more comfortable version is now available. The Boost material, which at first glance looks a bit like polystyrene, offers excellent shock absorption and 'energy return' . This means that the energy of the impact during walking is returned to the foot, which provides a springy feeling.
Another great advantage of Boost is that the material loses little of its cushioning capacity after intensive use. The result? A renewed Barricade that is not only faster and more comfortable, but also still offers the same long lifespan that you have come to expect from the Barricade line.
The Barricade 2015 features a completely new upper made of ballistic mesh , combined with a lightweight TPU layer. This ensures optimum comfort, excellent ventilation and increased durability. In addition, a new chassis has been developed to support the midfoot and heel, while there is sufficient freedom of movement for the forefoot, which improves agility.
In addition, familiar features of the Barricade, such as ADITUFF for extra abrasion resistance on the toe and the durable ADIWEAR6 outsole, are still present.
The Barricade has been known for years for its unparalleled support, stability and durability . A legitimate question when introducing the Boost version was whether the softer cushioning in the heel would not be at the expense of stability.
Fortunately, the technical applications in the shoe (also present in the regular Barricade 2015) ensure that the shoe sits slightly lower to the ground, which enhances the feeling of speed and direct control. This 'low to the ground' feeling also contributes to extra stability. That is why Adidas felt that now was the right time to integrate the Boost cushioning in a tennis shoe for the first time.
Boost is placed exclusively in the heel of the shoe. The slightly harder Adiprene+ cushioning material has been chosen for the forefoot, which provides extra stability and ensures that the shoe offers the same reliable support that makes the Barricade line so popular.