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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Adidas | History Defined

The debate over ‘shoe-doping’ after Adidas’s supershoe victory at the London Marathon

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The Independent UK

‘I can run 1:58’: Sabastian Sawe sets new target after historic London Marathon win

Sabastian Sawe has set a new target after breaking the world marathon record and urged other athletes to follow his lead and have more drugs testing

The Guardian - UK

How Adidas built the £450 supershoe that finally broke through two hours – and why it’s probably not for you

Elite shoes are likely to re-ignite controversy about ‘shoe doping’ and whether the spirit of the marathon is being undermined – but have carried the men wearing them into history

The Independent UK

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I tried the record-breaking super shoe Sabastian Sawe wore for the London Marathon – and it’s ridiculous

Sawe broke the world record at the London Marathon in 1:59:30 – this is the new super shoe that helped him do it

The Independent UK

The impossible just happened at the London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe shattered the two-hour marathon barrier in London, rewriting running history in 1:59:30

How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable

On May 6 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was deemed impossible in athletics: he ran a mile in less than four minutes.

The Conversation

Bread and honey for breakfast and 150 miles a week training: secrets of Sawe’s world record

The Kenyan, who became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in winning the London Marathon, said: ‘I have shown that nothing is not possible’

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Sabastian Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after two-hour marathon record

The Kenyan defended his 2025 London Marathon title in a landmark one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history in London Marathon

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has made history at the London Marathon, winning the men’s race in a historic time of 1hr 59min 30sec

The Guardian - UK

This Adidas Samba Alternative Is My New Must-Have Sneaker, Thanks to Lily Collins

Everyone on the parenting circuit needs a pair.

Marie Claire

The best running shoes in the UK for every runner – tested on trails, marathons and roads

Whether you’re a beginner, an ultra-runner or a speed demon, our expert clocked up more than 50km in each trainer to find the perfect shoe, no matter your goal

The Guardian - UK

I just ran in the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 — here's what happened

The Adidas Pro Evo 3 weighs less than 100g and is the lightest carbon plate super-shoe ever made, but how does it feel on the run?

Tom’s Guide

Adidas just went from ultralight to absurdly light with its first sub-100g running shoe

The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 reworks foam, carbon and construction to push race-day performance even further

I’ve run the London Marathon twice and this is the warm-weather gear I’d pack in 2026

This year’s marathon might get a bit warm

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Motorsport

Audi drops limited-edition adidas collection ahead of F1 Miami GP

Audi has launched a Miami-inspired limited-edition adidas collection ahead of the Formula 1 race weekend at the Hard Rock Stadium

TechRadar

What running shoes do marathon winners wear? Here are 6 elite-level options to propel you to a new PB

Advanced running shoes for experienced runners looking to shave those precious seconds off their times.

Golf Monthly

One Of The Best Shoes In Golf Has $100 Off Just In Time For Summer

Our expert tester said the Adidas Tour360 is one of the best he'd ever reviewed, and Carl's Golfland have 50% off, making now the perfect time to find out why these are one of the best golf shoes ever made

Woman & Home

Victoria Beckham's adidas trainers are an iconic style that will effortlessly complement your smart-casual looks

Back in 2017, Victoria Beckham swapped her heels for these timeless white trainers, and it's a look that has stood the test of time

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Woman & Home

Forget Sambas, these are the statement adidas trainers Anne Hathaway just endorsed

The Devil might wear Prada, but it turns out that Anne Hathaway prefers this sleek and sporty style for darting around town

Cinemablend

I Just Found How Diddy Was Involved With Kanye West’s Viral Antisemitic Interview Before Its Release

What happened behind the scenes?

Woman & Home

Jennifer Lawrence just swapped out her go-to Sambas for a new adidas pair – and I'm convinced they’re going to be the ‘it’ trainer for spring

With a sleek, low-profile design, they play perfectly into this season’s shoe trends

Woman & Home

I thought neutrals were a no when travelling, but Pamela Anderson just changed my mind

Her cream jumper, white linen trousers and raffia tote are such a chic combination

Marie Claire

Spring 2026 Will Be Defined by These Trendy Sneakers at Nordstrom

21 pairs you're going to see everywhere this season.

Marie Claire

Jennifer Lawrence Revives an Infamous Status Sandal With a $4,500 Dior Bag

Last summer's It-shoes never truly disappeared.

FourFourTwo

Kylian Mbappe could end huge contract and spark bidding war... not the one you might imagine

Kylian Mbappe is on the brink of ending his long-time contract with Nike, prompting pursuits from Adidas and Under Armour

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