When speed matters, count on the adidas XCS. This go-fast XC shoe is light and aggressive and offers good underfoot protection required for racing. The seamless upper is supple and flexible, resulting in a XC shoe that acts like an extension of the runner’s foot.

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Weight: 6.6 oz (size 8)

Stack Height: Heel (22mm), Forefoot (16mm) with non-removeable insole

Sizing is based on the women's scale.

How It Fits (based on width B) Width B=Medium

Sizing: Standard running shoe length
Heel: Narrow to medium
Midfoot: Medium to high volume
Forefoot: Medium
Toe-Box height: Low

Product Lifecycle

Release date: July 2011
Model discontinued: Unknown
Heritage: XCS

INTRODUCTION

Adidas' XCS 2 spikeless is designed for cross country racing for distances ranging from 3k to 10k on rubber and grass surfaces. An aggressive Traxion outsole is engineered to provide maximum grip. This spike has a curved shape.

CUSHIONING

To keep weight down, this shoe contains no additional cushioning technologies.

MIDSOLE

Lightstrike EVA is a full length midsole that is lighter than conventional compression molded EVA and is designed to provide cushioning.

UPPER

Open Mesh is used throughout the upper and provides breathability.
Synthetic Leather is strategically placed and is engineered for lightweight durability.
Adidas Logo overlays are strategically placed to wrap the upper around the foot.
Traditional Sockliner
Slip Last involves wrapping and stitching the upper in a bootie-like shape before it is glued to the midsole to increase flexibility and decrease weight.

OUTSOLE

Traxion is full length and is a lugged pattern engineered for increased traction.
Blown Rubber is lightweight and offers grip for increased traction.

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