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Most gym-goers are wearing the wrong footwear, adidas claims

12/01/2026
Most gym-goers are wearing the wrong footwear, adidas claims

Sports group adidas has launched a new version of its Dropset shoe for multi-discipline workouts.

This version, the Dropset 4, is its most versatile training shoe to date, the company said.

Adidas claimed that 70% of gym-goers wear incorrect footwear to exercise. This is one of the findings of research it commissioned in 2024, in which more than 5,000 people who go to a gym at least once a month shared their experiences. 

In response, the Dropset 4 offers a higher level of stability and energy return than previous vesions and can give wearers “robust support across the entire spectrum of a functional workout”, adidas said.

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