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adidas delivers a Masterpiece that is accessible to the masses, but is it too "fashion forward" for the everyday Joe? by Professor K, posted September 29, 2001 This is actually the second shoe named "Masterpiece" that we've reviewed this year. The other, the Jumpman Team Masterpiece, was also somewhat "unconventional" in its design, but unlike that shoe, the adidas Masterpiece does not allow its design to get in the way of its performance. The adidas Masterpiece is a very well made shoe. Just based on the quality of its materials and construction I probably would have guessed that the Masterpiece cost somewhere in the range of $95 - $100, so I was very impressed when I learned that it actually costs a very reasonable $85. And after putting the Masterpiece through its paces on the court, I was even more impressed. Read on to find out why... figure 1. Visible here is the X-flex design of the adidas Masterpiece's outsole, which provides excellent traction. Also visible at the midfoot area of the shoe is the TORSION system, which contributes to the lateral stability of the shoe. The first thing I noticed about the adidas Masterpiece was the excellent traction it provides. The rubber compound used on the outsole and adidas' X-flex outsole design combine to provid...
