South Africa, 15 July 2025 – adidas has revealed the next exploration of a totally new shoe making process with the arrival of the CLIMACOOL LACED. Designed and printed as a single piece, built seamlessly layer by layer and blending upper and midsole elements through a single material, the shoe delivers a soft and adaptive fit complemented by a breathable and comfortable experience.
The CLIMACOOL LACED is the result of a deep understanding of footwear combined with design innovation. A unique printing process has been used to create a unique outcome in fit, feel and look. This new approach to shoe making results in a product where form follows function, inspired by transformative lattice structures in architecture and delivering 360° airflow. The seamless structure of the shoe means no breaks or joins, no resistance and no compromises.
Initially, CLIMACOOL LACED arrives in a bold and distinctive off white contrasted with a black lacing system, delivering the same experience as the CLIMACOOL shoe but with a more flexible and adjustable fit. The material breathes as it moves, providing cooling that helps to keep the wearer comfortable. Whilst the design focuses on revolutionary simplicity, with features like ghost stripes on the lateral parts of the shoe stripping it back to the essentials.
The CLIMACOOL shoe revealed in 2024 was the first exploration of the advanced and unique ADDITIVE manufacturing process allowing adidas to create a pinnacle expression of CLIMACOOL technology. The new process is a step forward in printing, allowing for precise tailoring of all zones of a shoe to deliver different benefits. The creation of the CLIMACOOL shoe takes approximately 24 hours and includes spinning, baking, and compression using high-tech polymers.
ADDITIVE manufacturing has unlocked new possibilities for footwear creation. In lifestyle footwear, the process allows for the creation of highly breathable, integrated fit elements, and soft yet stable underfoot conditioning. Future explorations in performance will allow adidas to create bespoke products specific to athlete needs.
Available from adidas.co.za selected retailers and adidas stores.