Adilette

Adilette is the name used by the brand adidas for its unisex slide-style sandals. Of the original model, many have stemmed more, of characteristics enough or very similar, whose name appears always accompanying that of Adilette.

Description
The original model, created in 1972, was a rubber sole with a fixed instep stuck in the wings of the sole that it was leaving the fingers of the feet to the overdraft decorated with the three typical stripes of the brand sewed on the instep. On the side of the shoe, toward the heel on either side, the manufacturer's logo and name appears. The first ones and more classic, were having orthopaedic sole, with small strias, in blue color, with instep cocktail in seven white and blue striping alternativeLater, they have been using multitude of colors (black, red, green, grey, orange, brown, yellow, pink, golden, silver, etc...) both for the striping and soles, in some models one has disregarded of the striping in instep, combining with the name of the brand, and enclosedly with one instep cut in two parts that stick fast by means of velcro. Another model has tiny black massage nubs throughout the footbed for the purpose of massaging away after-sport footaches that shape the equally orthopaedic sole; in fact it is another different model called Adissage. There are also models made with cork and velvet for sole and strap, and the model Woodilette has a wooden insole, without stripes at the instep. The model Trefoil has a drawing at the instep with the trefoil leitmotiv, the only difference with the classical adilette. The adilette sandal is one of the most famous sport slides on the market.
Uses and curiosities
They are used by both sexes, though the feminine models have major diversity of color than the masculine ones; they are mainly in use in summer, gyms and in aquatic sports, many people use them diary to stay at home, or even to dress. Its design has been kept practically inalterable in these 38 years of history. They are very popular in Germany (where precisely "Adiletten" is popularly synonymous of sandals, independently of the brand), Nordic Countries, The United States and Great Britain, with popular uses in the beaches and pools. Precisely its success motivated a great number of imitations practically identical, that could be bought at cheaper price in hypermarkets or sport shops.
This model of slippers has even with unconditional fans, mainly masculine, and it is a comfortable complement intimately tied to the sport, health, leisure and worship to the body. Thus it is one of the better known models of adidas and at the same time one of the most sold by the brand; adilette is a classic sandal of sport footwear.

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