Shadow 5000 VINTAGE
1980s heroes.Retro classic.
We originally released the Shadow 5000 back in 1989 as a performance trainer. The Shadow 5000 offered genuine innovation in running technology and nearly thirty years later the Shadow 5000 has transcended its sporting roots and evolved into a modern classic.
Overview
The Shadow 5000 is all about looks and comfort with 80s inspired retro cool style. It’s a fresh shoe, with originality at its core.
Technology
Featuring a classic mesh and synthetic upper, lace-up front and speed lace mid and top eyelets, with soft-touch collar and tongue lining. There’s a shock-absorbing EVA midsole and an XT-600 triangular lug rubber traction outsole.
Heritage
Performance was in mind when we released the Shadow 5000 in 1989. Now it has the looks and comfort of then but the on-point colourways of now.
Classic performance
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The year that we launched the original Shadow 5000, appearing with a performance focus.
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The Shadow 5000 headlined an advertising campaign with the immortal tagline ‘1st is first, 2nd is nowhere’.
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The triangular lug outsole provides traction and creates a piston-like suspension system.
