adidas Shoe Models Compared

adidas has developed two new shoe models: The Defiant Speed and the SoleMatch Control. Both models can be attributed to different playing styles. As the name says, the Defiant Speed belongs to the "speed" or lightweight shoe group. The SoleMatch Control is a stable shoe and gives aggressive movers the "control" and stability they need. To help you find the best lightweight or stable shoe in the adidas line-up, we compared the two new models with the most popular shoes from each style.

Defiant Speed vs. Ubersonic 4

The Defiant Speed replaces the Defiant Generation. adidas has removed the sock construction to bring back a traditional tongue, and added an even more lightweight and breathable upper material. The most popular lightweight shoe in the adidas lineup is the Ubersonic 4.

	Defiant Speed	Ubersonic 4
Target	Players looking for comfort and lightweight support at great value	Fast movers, who are are looking for a low to the ground feeling, a glove-like fit, and who are not too hard on their shoes
Main differences	100% recycled mono mesh upper Traditional tongue Gender specific technologies Bounce midsole	Seamless Primeknit sock construction Lightstrike midsole
Upper	100% recycled mono mesh upper Gender specific lacing (Women's shoe has thinner laces, but more eyelets to spread the pressure points) and U-throat construction Internal midfoot support technology gender specific Gender specific medial anti-abrasion system	Seamless, lightweight Primeknit sock construction Second layer lightweight woven mesh material for lateral stability ADITUFF material in high wear areas
Midsole	Full length Bounce 2.0 midsole for great cushioning	Lightstrike midsole for a soft and responsive feel (lighter than Bounce material)
Outsole	New ADIWEAR rubber compound for high wear durability	New ADIWEAR rubber compound for high wear durability

Shop Defiant Speed Men's

Shop Ubersonic 4 Men's

Shop Defiant Speed Women's

Shop Ubersonic 4 Women's

SoleMatch Control vs. Barricade

The adidas SoleMatch Control replaces the SoleMatch Bounce to add an even more comfortable shoe with a better fit to the adidas line-up. The shoe features a new lacing system which is lower to the toes for better step-in comfort and a secured fit. A new 3D molded heel system offers a better fit around the heel. The most popular stable shoe in the adidas lineup is the Barricade.

	SoleMatch Control	Barricade
Target	Aggressive movers looking for an allrounder shoe at a great value	Aggressive movers looking for top performance and for those who are hard on their shoes
Main differences	Step-in comfort, needs no break-in time Price value	Stiffer materials for more underfoot stability, but needs break-in time More technology
Upper	Recycled "sandwich" mesh upper and tongue TPU foil elements on the lateral side for support when changing directions ADITUFF recycled boost material on strategic zones for enhanced protection on the medial side 3D molded heel in a combination of stretchable mesh and stitching to enhance comfort	Primegreen one-piece upper material (50% recycled content) Asymmetric hidden lacing system for secure lockdown and lace protection Neoprene tongue to match the shape of the midfoot Medial side features tough RPU to protect from foot drag, and toe-cap equipped with ADITUFF for added durability
Midsole	Full length Bounce 2.0 midsole for great cushioning	Full length Bounce 2.0 midsole for great cushioning Torsion System TPU midfoot shank to maximize lateral stability
Outsole	New ADIWEAR rubber compound for high wear durability	New ADIWEAR rubber compound for high wear durability

Shop SoleMatch Control Men's

Shop Barricade Men's

Shop SoleMatch Control Women's

Shop Barricade Women's