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adidas Superstar G2 '08

Overview:
The adidas Superstar 2G’s are 2008’s version of the timeless classic. Released in 1969 the original adidas Superstar has had slight modifications every year but has always stayed true to the original. These days it seems like the adidas Superstar has become mostly popular as a casual shoe because of its comfort and style. This shoe should not be sold short however of a very capable basketball shoe.

Style/Design:
Every review of this shoe calls the style ‘Old School’ but in reality its style is timeless. Nearly every product made falls victim of a trend and therefore will fade in popularity after a set period of time. When the first adidas Superstar hit the street, it wasn’t designed around the latest craze it was made to be functional and comfortable. Today they have made many color ways that are somewhat of a fashion statement but adidas will always be known for their original white Superstar with the unforgettable three stripes.

Fit:
The adidas Superstar 2G’s have upped the performance over the previous years. They have a molded EVA midsole to provide lightweight cushioning. At 12.2 ounces, this shoe is so lightweight that it is by far one of the lightest shoes on the market. It’s not because of some new space-age material that Nike, Reebok and Converse don’t have; it’s because it’s a very low cut shoe and has much less material than other shoes. With that, if you are a big guy who needs extra ankle support the adidas G2 is not for you. If you knew you needed a shoe with heavy duty ankle support you wouldn’t be reading this review anyway. Bottom line, the adidas Superstar G2 is a very comfortable shoe that has little ankle restriction and fits true to size.

Price:
On to the most important part, the price. Well its no longer 2008 and that means that the ’08 Superstars are going on sale! With the ’09 adidas Superstars to be released in the coming months, stores are trying to clear their shelves. Right now it appears that the most overstocked store is Finishline because they are offering the adidas Superstar 2G’s for $39. If you are picky and tend to return stuff, you may want to check out Fogdog because they are offering the 2G’s with free shipping both ways.