Adidas NMD S1 review

Who should buy the Adidas NMD_S1

These are perfect if you are looking for a sneaker that has the perfect balance between uniqueness and wearability. The NMD_S1 features details you would not normally find in lifestyle shoes, but said details are not too tacky to the point that you'll have a hard time styling them. These are also perfect for those who want to feel the "premium" sneaker experience but are not willing to pay upwards of $200.

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Pleasant before you even take it out of the box

Many appreciate the unboxing experience provided by the Adidas NMD_S1. It comes in what an expert described to be a “really cool” box with “very premium branding” and the actual sneakers were contained in bags that were “really nice, premium, and soft to the touch”, as described by another expert. Other sneakerheads also loved this aspect of the shoe, with many of them calling it “insane”, especially when taking into consideration the pair’s price.

The Adidas NMD_S1 boasts premium materials

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The perfect fit

According to both experts and fans who own a pair, the Adidas NMD_S1 fits great and runs true to size. The ankle area is “noticeably snug” but also stretchy at the same time, making it very “easy to get on your feet.” It is also worth noting that this shoe has a “decent amount of wiggle room" in the toe area so if you don’t have wide feet, you can get away with going down half a size.

The NMD_S1 has top-notch comfort

Sneakerheads absolutely love the comfort brought by this Adidas sneaker’s encapsulated full-length boost midsole. According to an expert, it gives “a nice soft squishy feel under foot, especially in the heel strike.” Meanwhile, one fan even compared the comfort to the one he found in the Adidas Yeezy 350 Boost and the Adidas EQT Support 93/17. 

Your feet can breathe in the Adidas NMD_S1

Aside from the heavy use of Primeknit, this shoe also features “clear plastic mesh windows” on the sides, which, according to an expert, “allows you to see through whatever kind of socks you’re wearing underneath.” Now, depending on your preference, this can either be a pro or a con. Whatever it is, the materials used in the upper make ADIDAS YEEZY BOOST 380 ALIEN BLUE 29cm. 

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The NMD_S1’s rubber outsole is composed of several lugs in the form of mini Adidas Trefoil logos. Aside from looking “really dope”, this feature is really functional, since one expert found the pattern to add “a lot of traction to the shoe.” 

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This silhouette has plenty of other fun, small details that elevate its overall aesthetic. It has rubberized lace tips, “NMD” embroidering at the heel tab, “NMD_S1” and Adidas branding on the outsoles, and “crazy looking” lego plugs on the sides which seem to be an homage to the original NMDs. 

These and all the aforementioned features make this shoe stick out quite a bit, which is why one expert summarized it as a “crazy looking futuristic pair of sneakers” but “not for everybody” because it is so extreme.

Price is justifiable

According to one expert, the $180 retail price of the Adidas NMD_S1 is “pretty reasonable.” He then elaborated by saying that the shoe, along with the unboxing experience “makes you feel like you're definitely getting your money’s worth.“ If you do not feel like spending this amount, here's a list of cheap sneakers from Adidas. 

The NMD_S1 is heavy

A lot of experts have noticed that the Adidas NMD_S1 is heavy. So heavy, that according to one expert, it “definitely feels like a boot from midsole down.” He then advised that “if you’re looking for comfort mixed with light weight, this is not the shoe because they are super heavy.”

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The heel of the NMD_S1 has a pretty steep angle, which, according to an expert, “can be a stability issue if you’re doing crazy heavy activities.” However, if you are just walking around, he reassured that the heel should not be a problem.