The Micropacer OG is coming back - release information

YES YES YO...one of the icons from the adidas archive is back! When the Micropacer was first released in 1984, the model was a revolution in athletics. It was the first shoe to combine technology and performance. A digital LCD microcomputer in the tongue allowed athletes to monitor and record their performance with functions such as a pedometer, stopwatch and calorie counter. This year, adidas Originals celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Mircopacer with a 1-to-1 reissue of the original colorway. "When adidas first debuted the Micropacer in 1984 it was seen as a massive technological advance in the world of running shoes. The bold/eye-catching design and use of metallic silver leather instantly set it apart from the competition, but it was in the tongue of the left shoe where the Micropacer really showcased its point of difference. Concealed in the lace cover and linked to a movement-activated sensor in the sole unit was a small LCD microcomputer designed to record distance covered, average pace/time & calorie expenditure. Further addressing the unique requirements of runners, adidas also included variable density colored panels in the sole of the Micro Pacer to help reduce the risk of sprains by ensuring maximum shock-absorption to the high-impact areas of the foot.At the time the high-tech Micropacer was groundbreaking and where a number of other brands had tried and failed adidas succeeded in integrated computer technology into footwear, successfully blowing away the competition. "The Micropacer OG will be available at selected retailers from August 16th. idas, og ,retro ,micropacer