Adidas AdiFom Q vs Yeezy Foam Runner: 3 Similarities 3 Differences

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[@twoeyedbill1337]

The foam runners are more of a sandal and the q is a customizable sneaker. If you say the q is a ripoff of the runners then you could say the runners are a ripoff of crocs and the yeezy slides are a ripoff of all other slides. Like i seriously dont get it. At this point it just seems like kanye is just envious of the q design. Yeezy fanboys can sue me

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise

[@Polowashere]

The adifom is literally a take on an old adidas shoe. Idk why people automatically say it derived from yeezys

[@joecool9739]

At this point im just laughing at all the people who thought Kanye himself was sitting at a desk drawing, tailoring, chemical engineering and 3d modelling Meanwhile Adidas literally hired famous designers like Steven Smith and Jerry Lorenzo to make the actual sneakers

[@xyarte9524]

Agreed with you! Adidas duramo slides been a long long time ago before yeezy slides. Is Kanye nuts?

[@gskblackty]

@@Polowashereit’s always new comers lol! Same with the Yeezy 500, it’s just a newer version of the KB8 3s

[@marchood04]

I think the AdiFom looks better. I went true to size. It is a little snug but the shoe is chunky so a half size up would be too much for me. Overall, I really like these.

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise

[@RetrogradeBeats]

bruh, they made by the same company there should be no controversy

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

They are indeed screaming adidas Quake to me in the general silhouette and the cutouts. Guaranteed 0 chance of Ye having any legal success if it wants to head that way.

[@AromaKicks17]

Agree.

[@fieldtriip1566]

They wouldn’t have made a foam version if it weren’t for the success of other foam sneakers, esp foam runners 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@GAVINNNNNNNNN]

@@fieldtriip1566 or the fact that every single brand is making a foam sneaker🤷🏻‍♂️ Newbalance wouldn’t be so popular rn if the 700s didn’t bring back dad shoes

[@jaysinalicea96]

You are completely right bro. I love both silhouettes. my adifoms are currently on there way and I’m excited. Keep up the good work bro. Be safe

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise. i bought saucony but adifoms are not retail and cant return

[@AlphaBoost]

"YOU DON'T HAVE THE ANSWERS, HES, YOU DONT HAVE THE ANSWERS!!" 🤣

[@brokeduece1691]

The foam runners were too stylish for me. I am really liking the Q.

[@vulcator]

Love how Kanye thinks he invented crocs

[@cbeemaac20]

Have you tried any altra shoes? They're a little different feel wise with zero drop and a wide toe box. I think the torins are awesome comfort shoes and like some of there others for running

[@gemayelwilliams4742]

Been anticipating this for a minute #appreciate the review 💯👍

[@yummdiddy]

ehhh i dont think its fair to say that kanye doesn't know how to run his businesses when the way he has run his businesses has lead to him being worth billions. i think what he may not be able to manage well is his relationships with the individuals in the companies, but since it is his IP that is working in these companies, he does not have to. he can easily do this himself now, or just go somewhere else. i whole heartedly believe that if he went to k-swiss, they would start to sell out.

[@ClearSmoke100]

He doesn't businesses know how to use his name too push sales. All of his shoes except his sildes are owned by adidas, the price points are set by adidas, the design team is adidas. sure he's the creative director but still they got there hands on everything. Plus they have the ability to mass produce at cost, he can't. So his dream of making cost affordable he couldn't even if he wanted on his own. He needs them more than they need him. Adidas is going to be fine with or without. They will lose money up front then make it back later its adidas ffs.

[@yell0wberry]

Your statement is spot on, unfortunately, for an ass like Kanye, to humble himself, he would have to fail miserably at something

[@yummdiddy]

@@ClearSmoke100 if that is how he chose to run his business with Adidas,then it was a great choice 🤷🏾‍♂️. It worked. Good job kanye for leveraging another brand to make billions

[@gotworc]

@@yummdiddy wouldn't really call it leveraging. Adidas and Kanye both benefit from their partnership. They both have made billions off of the deal. It's a win win for both sides and that's why I think Kanye is just being ridiculous. The profits for Yeezys have increased substantially each year it would be stupid to leave them

[@BNOVA]

@@gotworc Plus when He leaves who says Adidas still does have the right to manufacture the Yeezes? Seeing they have a colt following Adidas could make limited releases each yeah depending on licensing agreements.

[@Deez_Nutz510]

Got them couple weeks ago ay FL, went tts, fits perfectly. I hate Adidas inconsistent sizing!

[@carlibrown1208]

hi. I'm wondering which ones are softer to walk on. Foam q or runner foam..thanks

[@jnas13]

Tried on in FL TTS but thought they were a bit too snug for me, tried 1/2 size up and were much more comfortable. adidas Canada just dropped then Nov 13 in 6 colours, just trying to decide on the black/orange, all black, or all grey. Have foam runners but like the look of these more personally, also way easier to put on.

[@PulseDJ04]

I’m a 8 and a half I had to get a 9.5 as the toe box was quite tight in the upper but this is definitely one of the comfiest shoes I’ve worn for daily use

[@mikeljohnp]

Had the the chance to try in store a half size down and tts on the adifomq and it was still crushing ny big toe, need a .5 up on those but sold out! Mind you i got wide feet

[@keenbean0513]

Def true to size. I like em once I got em in hand. Don't remind of foam runner. Same material but one is a slip on and the other is a sneaker.

[@cdhillon77]

Id be interested in these but they probably don't make them in 15s, Adidas likes to do that. I'd love to see a Crocs mellow slide review though! Dig the channel, I've been watching for quite a while now, rad to see you doing well!

[@tombell03]

Luv the Adifom q! 👌🏾 I would luv to see you do a review on the Adidas Roverend Adventure. 🙏🏽

[@grizzlyb9625]

I love you hes but i have to disagree with you guys on one. This heavily inspired by the foam runner, imagine if kanye never created the foam runner, not in a million year would adidas make something like this

[@ClearSmoke100]

The only thing Ye can say is he made foam popular again. Crocs have been making a huge wave for years now. They had a huge resurgence. So adidas getting on the foam wave even if it's because Ye that's the only thing he can claim.

[@eddysonbunardi919]

thank you hes 🙏🏼

[@lamar2658]

I got a 9.5 and def should’ve gotten a 10 like I do with foam runners. The shoe is comfy as hell tho. Def happy I got them and will get more lol

[@jnas13]

I have a slightly wider foot and tts fit but was snug, little extra room going 1/2 size up, but felt way better

[@kingjohnsoniii6986]

I saw these a year ago and I felt that they looked like Nike foams. You was on point with that!

[@gskblackty]

They are just newer version of the adidas quake 01s!

[@DefMusic79]

Hopefully they are comfortable? I just ordered a pair, I'll probably use them for around the house.

[@kusinanibadong4254]

Very comfortable shoes,i got mine yesterday @footlocker

[@dtoddh3513]

The outer shell of the AdiFom Q bears resemblance to the YFR. The YFR bears resemblance to Crocs and other clogs. Kanye leant his valuable name to a clog that looks like it was designed by HR Geiger. In my opinion, the Adifom Q’s swappable shells set them apart as an original take on casual footwear. I’d feel silly wearing or paying for YFRs. I’ve never seen AFQs in person, might also feel silly with them on my feet. But after watching your video I made a bid for them in my size/color. Just discovered your channel today, thanks for the hard work and insight.

[@dtoddh3513]

After I wrote this I discovered the Saucony Butterfly and Jordan System 23. I assume these came after the AFQs.

[@seans6034]

Can I ask, what was the foam density of the drop-in?

[@heskicks]

I dont know exactly but it is pretty soft! Softer than the Yeezy Foamrunners

[@oppi263]

@@heskicks better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise. i bought saucony but adifoms are not retail and cant return

[@Mac28531]

Ye knows that the Adifoms are much better than his Foam runners💯

[@kman1800]

Designed to mix and match or use the outside like crocs with tight laces

[@Altorres94]

I dont think the shoe is made out of foam, i think the only foam on that shoes is the adiplus that is on the inner sock.

[@ClearSmoke100]

He's great review you're the only KZbin to give an honest review and not just be on Ye balls because you like his music or whatever.

[@schreiber6220]

That hole int the bottom is neat but I think it makes this shoe a shoe to not wear in the rain or wild on any puddles. That hole in the sole will such up any water it travels over.

[@coryabney7817]

To me these look like Nikes foam posites and the foam runners had a baby. I actually like these a lot.

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise. i bought saucony but adifoms are not retail and cant return

[@JoeBlow-vj2zv]

Personally went full size down tried on first but haven't worn for long period but walked in store weren't uncomfortable

[@matthewharty6531]

First reasonable comment about Kanye I've heard. I'm still looking to get some of these and also the adifom superstars which look rad

[@DragDealer]

Hes “Released finally” where? I can’t seem to find them on the adidas app/online store, hope they make a triple black color way coz that’s the only one I will grab

[@semiprojohn]

It was, from what i saw, online only at champs, i just got mine off stockx though at retail $

[@semiprojohn]

NOTE, this the only time im buying off stockx, never for actual hype wear

[@DragDealer]

@@semiprojohn wicked! I been waiting for the triple black! I really! REALLY like this release. Been refreshing the app for 2 weeks straight to no avail 😅 just ready to pull the trigger on them 🤘🏻

[@DragDealer]

@@semiprojohn Word! Same here but no triple black only black orange… meh! And they are now double in price this world gone mad on hype (pathetic)

[@GreekSneakCollector]

I definitely prefer the Qs over the Runners!

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise. i bought saucony but adifoms are not retail and cant return

[@TheKhesse22]

They were sitting at my footlocker too lol

[@JeremyGiese]

Like these and way more wearable for me than the alien looking foam runners lol

[@karenk3458]

I don’t care either neither is for the people it all depends on your preference just put all biases to the side and focus on the product which most people are not doing.

[@jonathankulesa]

Please review the Saucony Butterfly Tombogo…

[@heskicks]

yooo just looked that up, looks crazy, adding to my list thanks!

[@jonathankulesa]

You bet!… I figured you might be interested in them… They look pretty damn wild and ain’t nobody really talking about em, plus their price is decent too… Peace brother… ✊❤️

[@Conrad45]

"I don't see what Ye's talking about" *procedes to say they are immensely similar in shape"

[@semiprojohn]

I wonder what the foam density of the inner midsole on the adifom is compared to the foam runner

[@semiprojohn]

For anyone wondering, they are a BIT more firm, but VERY comfortable, you sorta have 2 levels of cushion, the inner midsole is a bit softer and then you get to the outsole which is still soft but noticeably more firm in a good way. These are definitely a unique pair but I will say, try to get true to size. Im normally a 11.5 or 12 in adidas and yeezy’s, a 12 in my foam runners, these definitely feel a bit loose at a 12 but nothing tying them a bit tighter cant fix and isnt really a problem for casual wear

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise. i bought saucony but adifoms are not retail and cant return

[@markice4163]

Wow easy for you to say!!!!!!!!! Some with yours too...

[@sneakerprofiler]

I published two stories on the subject at my blog. Every YZY shoe gravitates to the more obscure adi-archive products that didn’t hit the first time. There is good reason Kobe comes up a lot when KW talks about his shoes. YZY borrows from the adidas archives and adidas gets the pulse of what’s going on via athletic influence or the cult of personality. This has been their MO for decades… It’s smart business. YZY spin-off needs the drama and false claims in order to have heat. The Q proves adidas was 100% correct about the laces. The shoe looks better than the YZY. ✌🏽💙👟

[@Vin-fu1rm]

Do the gap slides vs yeezy slides

[@philmansfield2068]

Similarities with the Jordan foams, as well?

[@heliosf2080]

Salehe Bemburry did what exactly what you said when crocs did a similar clog to the pollex. kanye is kanye though

[@moisesrosas7916]

The Yeezy foam looks a like a seashell. The other one looks like some Oakley skate shoes from the 2000's something.

[@jaycordner3890]

Dissapointed. Were to be released in UK a week or two ago then just did not happen. So we still!! waiting for them here from adidas

[@datharo5]

I don't know man... they look different enough that I don't consider them a takedown of the Yeezy foam runner... I mean this thing requires laces and an inner booty to be used... If anything it's a sneaker that just happens to be made out of foam, not a clog like the foam runner

[@simonlee5708]

does it Basketball??

[@mpachmayer]

I feel like this is a different shoe. Also I generally wear size 12 shoes and will sometimes get the wide version if available. I tried the size 13 on and thought it was massive. I didn't get to try out a 12 on at the mall as there wasn't one of those in stock or an 11 (or 11.5 if that's available) to try. Besides the 13 being very roomy, I thought it was a pretty big shoe all around on the foot.

[@mattjohnson3299]

I normally wear 12 sometimes 11.5 mainly Jordan's and got the adifom in 11.5...snug but comfortable and the heel does kinda slip out but is less of a problem at 11.5 compared to 12 I imagine but I do have wide feet and 12 could work I bet

[@mattjohnson3299]

I'd try the 12...I wear 11.5 in Jordan 1s and 13s. In the 11.5 adifom I cant move my toes much as I have wide feet...especially my right foot but hopefully they'll break in

[@GOTTINGTON]

@@mattjohnson3299 did they break in? I went half a size down and thinking of returning due to how snug the toes are.

[@jupiterchua]

Adidas and Nike offers takedown models of their flagship line. Adidas has the Neo line as the takedown for Adidas classics. And example is a "neo" version of the Stan Smith.

[@brickcity_bori4591]

They both look good, my question is why wear socks with the adidas foam q if they come with a sock liner that’s like one to many layers for me.

[@skweemish]

Kanye really thinks he invented foam.

[@danikopter_lp]

And slides

[@SimpleAsBDCs]

Those are nice Hes…

[@maciekvideopl]

I feel like the adiFom is more similar to wave runners than Quakes

[@jimbomr.1913]

I like Adi Fom Q coz I at least I can buy it, with more reasonable price. Comment from Hong Kong 😂😂

[@toogood4631]

I wonder if you can leave the foam shell part out in the sun so they can shrink and fit more snug to the inner part

[@BlenKingzly]

i understand both sides of the debate, a humbler Ye would maybe be a lil gracious that his design language resonates throughout the brand? that said, they could break him off a number that shows respect to his IP. adidas cant afford to lose him right now, yet they cant give him too much equity and control... conundrum.

[@marieconway6600]

Adidas did copy foam runners they tweeked just enough not to be sued for copyright infringement. But of course they will not sell like foam runners

[@alforeman3297]

1:50 - Hehe. You said "Inner booty". Hehe.

[@heskicks]

loolo

[@user-hn8eo7sh4m]

They’re more comfortable than the foam runners. Also, the adifoam runs TTS.

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise. i bought saucony but adifoms are not retail and cant return

[@roberttrotter2814]

Ik I'm late i wasn't gonna pay 120 so i was patient and Burlington has them for 32$ i have the halo blue colorway and i absolutely love them very comfortable shoe and the lol way better than the Yeezys

[@marvinjames8080]

They definitely are inspired from Ye and I’m no fan… but it’s the same company so just say that, adidas! I just bought a pair, hope they offer the inner boot in different color ways that you mix match with your shell.

[@WarHeadNuke]

It's different enough imo

[@alexsauter5761]

these are growing on me

[@oppi263]

better than saucony butterfly? comfort wise. i bought saucony but adifoms are not retail and cant return

[@ChicagoVeteran]

Them things look like those disposable shoe covers the nurses be wearing in hospitals. Lol I still want them tho! 😜

[@bgomf]

I’d agree with strengthening the brand IF Adidas viewed him as an actual partner. It’s crazy to think Ye being a partner with this massive shoe company that Adidas brand is but if you look at what he brought to the brand, it makes sense. To be honest I honestly think Adidas would of plateaued after the boost hyped died. The Yeezys put Adidas in the same spot as Jordan retros did for Nike. At this point they should go there separate ways. I’m sure he’ll be able to find another cushioning technology. Lol

[@NEMOsleeps24]

Little prophetic eh lmao

[@markkao9954]

They could have mixed it up with Reebok pump tech

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

Lmao! Good one!

[@OMSW-OneMainStreetWear]

Unfortunately I agree with everything you say at the end but if you really stop and look at what he did for the company only for them to boot him knowing what kind of person he is is weird and he really does make the money for them if you look at their stuff recently you can see the inspiration they got from him all of the shoes do take inspiration from his designs and same with gap clothes do take the same inspiration too. Hard to knock him when he really does know what he is talking about

[@randallatkins6499]

I mean yeezys are part of adidas 🤷🏾‍♂️ but hey. Im feeling them. They are unique. They are on stockx.

[@shishigumi]

These look like the child of Yeezy 500 and Foam Runner.

[@TheDundeal]

Check out the old agassis and old adidas from like 94...yeezy has zero case

[@scottdunbar9808]

I think Kanye shouldn’t have tried to compare their shoe to his. Your video makes me realize the only similarities are that they are both made from foam, not even the same type of foam either. His foam runner will always be remembered, idk about a adi foam Q though.. haha

[@micklo106]

I think there dope.

[@KomalPatel]

All shoes are shoes. Kanye be suing everyone now?

[@rabarberellum1017]

And let's not forget that most and probably all of the technology is adidas. And the shoes most times are significant because of that. The foam runner is only good, because of it's technology, the yeezy v1 and v2 only because of the whole encaged boost, knit-sock thing, which already existed before kanye started his brand. Also the ribs on the midsole came from adidas. It did that on the tubular models. The yeezy 400 with adiprene, is a sort of mix up between different older adidas models. The yeezy 700 you could argue is just a development of the Adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego which in fact started the whole chunky shoe vibe. To me it's most of all a pity that Kanye is mad all the time. It's just such a perfect combo, adidas and Kanye. Together they make great shoes and bring life in the sneaker industry. Without him, Nike and Jordan would have never felt the urge to come with there own more exciting lines like the whole Off-White collab or Travis Scott.

[@hanshw]

I prefer the AdiFom Q.

[@SleepingElephant]

Thanks for the honest critique. Life goes on after kanye.

[@taureangraves122]

They should give Kanye the Jordan contract

[@Conrad45]

Also this isn't even about money- it's about the fact Adidas and other brands are copying his work. I like you HES but you really don't see the problem here- plus I'm fairly sure he DOES know how to run business considering he has 6.6 billion dollars and I'm fairly sure you don't. That's just my take though

[@Crs313]

It definitely could be argued either way but ultimately they r different shoes. He won't win in court

[@marvinjames8080]

How SWAY?!

[@joshuamcknight232377]

Did kanye west forget that with the Yeezy 500 he copied the adidas kb8 3 ? Google it

[@joshuamcknight232377]

I about died in laughter when I heard Kanye complain about it lol

[@jaywalker3553]

Adidas trying to steal all Yeezy concepts on the low 😭

[@ClearSmoke100]

It seems like ppl think adidas shouldn't of made a foam shie when when EVERY SINGLE SHOE BRAND HAS A FOAM SHOE OUT. Like let's get real here adidas is late too the party.

[@markice4163]

Wow Yeezy hate...

[@hanspeter24]

sad to see adidas literally shitting on the immense impact kanye west has had on their annual numbers for the past 6 years… 😮

[@tiuby]

Damnnnn

[@rachaad]

Appreciate your opinions but disagree with everything you say . With the recently reports of gap and adidas putting restrictions on Yeezy ( including his likeness ) Shows it wasn’t a real partnership , and not holding per agreement per Ye ‘s legal documents. You mention of ye should allow them copy and be a team player , if I recall Ye wanted his shoes at a lower price point , adidas could of use that model brand Yeezy and sell it cheaper then the runners or put high spec to meet his standard. Whatever the case , he has demand to make his brand more accessible . But right now he want ownership he don’t with partnerships ( playing nice in his words) and I’m rooting for him

[@rogelioadagne4165]

Kanye just needs to take his meds or see his therapist to have an epiphany

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

Absolute shame on you for judging him by a disability that he had the balls to share with the world.

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

Get your tiny balls and kick rocks

[@rogelioadagne4165]

Yeah, yeah... You can take your meds too bro

[@OtakuKix]

Kanye and his fans are psycho.

[@petemorbius3936]

so yeezy copied the 2001 adidas quake!

[@TechnicalBarbarity]

The foam runners are disgustingly hideous, the AdiFoms actually look kind of cool.

[@careycrews1]

Without Ye Adidas never thinks up these Adi Fom Q...

[@chrisrico5832]

different shoe 100%

[@jordanhuie8461]

You are definitely wrong about the trickle down argument.Ye wanted to sell to mass at the lower price point. those shoes are the exact market and price point he wanted to be in.

[@stephen9280]

These are way better than the foam runners. They are both Ugly shoes, but the AdiFoams looked Ugly and Nice at the same time. If it was made to compete with the foam runners or was inspired by, it makes alot of sense from Adidas marketing wise, FoamRunners are for certain demographics, i can see Adifoams for everyone.

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

Absolute w****! Lol! How much did Adidas pay you for this one?