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“We have a long history with Haile cheap adidas zx sports shoes setting a world record here in Berlin 10 years ago and from then onwards (adidas) owning the world record, ” says Amm. “So this weekend is perfect timing for us and it’s a great honour to help an athlete like Wilson Kipsang to make the impossible possible. ”Kipsang has been with adidas since 2007 and involved in the creation of the adizero Sub2 since the beginning along with world record-holder Kimetto and fellow marathoners Geoffrey Mutai and Emmanuel Mutai. “The athletes, ” says Amm, “have been involved at every turn as we have developed the shoe in Germany and during visits to Iten in Kenya. ”The runners gave regular feedback on the shoe’s comfort and performance and Amm says the footwear’s strength lies in the fact it manages to retain excellent cushioning despite its incredibly light weight due to its BOOST midsole.
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