Black Friday shoes adidas

From Herzogenaurach to the feet of the All Blacks and the Blues

adidas was founded in 1949 in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, when Adolf Dassler, known as Adi, registered his brand and its three stripes, placed on the side of shoes for better foot support. A trained shoemaker, he made sports shoes the heart of the business, long before it expanded into textiles. In rugby, the brand has outfitted the All Blacks since 1999 and has reconnected with the French XV in 2024, after having equipped them in the past. Its studded shoes can thus be found on the feet of many international players, from props to wingers, on the pitches of the Southern Hemisphere as well as in the Tournament.

The other brands

Black Friday shoes are also available from:

• Puma.
• Canterbury.
• Gilbert.
• Mizuno.

All the Black Friday shoes are gathered on the shoes page.

Kakari for pushing, Adizero for speeding up

The rugby range from adidas is based on two families. The Kakari is aimed at forwards: stable sole, upper resistant to the friction of scrums, and a configuration with eight studs to anchor the foot during pushing. Its RS version has been lightened to around three hundred and sixty-eight grams in UK size ten and a half, without sacrificing stability. The Adizero from the RS range is designed for backs, half-backs, and kickers: thinner, it incorporates striking elements from the Predator Malice, the brand's former rugby model, and a lightweight structure made for acceleration and direction changes.

Try on your pair of adidas and adjust the studs

Rugby shoes adidas are generally chosen in your usual size, but the volume varies depending on the family: a forward model, more robust, often leaves more room for the foot than a speed model, which wraps it closely. Fitting should be done in the evening, standing, with match socks, checking that the heel doesn't lift and that the toes don't touch the end in a pushing position. The detachable studs, known as SG, can be changed with the key provided for that purpose: their tightness should be checked before every match, and the whole set replaced as soon as the points become rounded.

Other good deals

Outside of Black Friday, great bargains can be found in good deals, cleared stock, sales. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. The key moments of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year festivities, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adizero mean?

It designates the speed line of adidas, born in running, where the models aim for maximum lightness. In rugby, it applies to the shoes of fast players, wingers, backs, and centres, who make quick sprints.

Kakari or Adizero for a flanker?

The flanker runs a lot and tackles often: a speedy flanker turns to the Adizero, while a number eight heavily involved in rucks and scrums picks the more stable Kakari. The choice depends on playing style rather than shirt number.

Do adidas shoes with detachable studs work on synthetic grass?

No, a studded sole is not made for synthetic grass: the studs grip too much, stressing the knees and damaging the surface. One should reserve their SG pair for grass and keep a moulded pair for artificial pitches.

Should you break in a new pair of adidas shoes?

Current synthetic uppers require little breaking in, but a few short training sessions can help identify any pressure points before a match. An anti-blister plaster placed on these spots can avoid many issues.

How to clean adidas shoes after a muddy match?

You bang the soles against each other to knock off the dirt, then brush the upper with lukewarm water, without aggressive detergent. Remove the insoles, stuff them with paper, and let them air dry, away from a heat source.