Rod Laver Vintage Sneaker

The Rod Laver is back again for another season. For this new season, the Rod Laver outsole material composition has changed. The midsole/outsole unit is now a heavy seamless single solid rubber cup sole unit. Adidas has now completely abandoned the dual-density polyurethane soles altogether which made the shoes lighter and more cushioned. The reason why they stopped using polyurethane was because polyurethane would degenerate and deteriorate over time. I loved the original Rod Lavers with the lightweight polyurethane soles, but as years would pass and as the soles would age, the polyurethane soles would then degenerate and begin to crack, split and tear right off the shoe. The originals were excellent while still new but they had an expiration date after wearing them over time. I really wish Adidas would develop a different material to make the shoes just as lightweight as the originals were that wouldn’t deteriorate over time. Even though the solid rubber cup sole may be more durable over time, it’s way too heavy and stiff. I bought these current versions for the nostalgic feeling of what I remembered of my love for the original versions. Perhaps maybe if the soles were made of the same newer lightweight material they’re currently using for their running/training shoes, it would definitely feel and function like the originals. Come on Adidas, please consider making the Rod Laver lightweight like it used to be, you have better resources and materials now, please make the Rod Laver lightweight like the original. Thanks.