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adidas Taekwondo
Reissued martial arts training shoe with a ultra-flat profile and clean canvas upper that has become a sleeper hit in fashion circles, valued for its extreme minimalism despite offering virtually no cushioning.
Guide Score
77/100
Very GoodLensLifestyle
Comfort5/10
Durability6/10
SizingTrue to size
WidthNarrow fit
Dress codeCasual
CushioningEVA
This is our 0-100 guide score for the shoe overall. Higher is better. It is not a stock number or a price score.
How to trust it
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Key facts
- Popularity: Growing quietly in fashion-forward circles
- Comfort: Virtually no cushioning, ground-feel design
- Fit: True to size, narrow and flat
- Value: Affordable at -100
- Use case: Minimal casual wear, indoor, fashion
- Risk: Zero cushion makes it painful for extended walking
Shoe intelligence
Comfort 5/10Durability 6/10True to sizeNarrow fitEveryday
Guide
Full breakdown
The Adidas Taekwondo is a reissue of a martial arts training shoe originally designed for taekwondo practice. It features an extremely flat, thin sole for ground feel, a simple canvas or leather upper, and minimal branding. The shoe sits essentially at floor level with almost no midsole, true to its martial arts origins where barefoot-like contact is desired. It has gained popularity in fashion-forward circles for its extreme minimalism, filling a niche between sneakers and slip-ons.
Questions answered
FAQ
Is the Adidas Taekwondo comfortable for walking?
No — the near-zero stack height and paper-thin sole provide no cushioning for pavement walking. It was designed for bare-floor martial arts practice, not urban walking. For short outings and indoor use it's fine, but walking more than a mile on concrete will leave your feet sore.
What is the Taekwondo Mei variant?
The Taekwondo Mei is a women's ballet-flat-inspired variant with an even more minimal upper and elastic construction. It shares the same ultra-flat sole but has a different silhouette that reads more like a ballet shoe than a trainer. It's been popular in Asian fashion markets.
Who wears the Adidas Taekwondo?
It appeals to fashion-conscious buyers who want something extremely minimal and unusual. The shoe is popular in Japanese and Korean street fashion, European menswear circles, and among designers and creatives. It's not a shoe for people who prioritize comfort or sporty aesthetics.
How does the Taekwondo compare to the Samba?
They are fundamentally different shoes. The Samba has a normal midsole, proper cushioning, and a sporty silhouette designed for football. The Taekwondo is paper-flat with no cushioning, designed for martial arts. The only commonality is the Adidas brand and a vaguely similar clean aesthetic.
Sources & methodology
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