Computerized Sneakers Make for a Cushy Run

by Frank Bajak USATODAY.com, 26 Apr 2005 The world's first computerized shoes, Adidas 1, won't teach you how to stride with the grace and economy of Abebe Bikila or Zola Budd -- to name a pair of famous barefoot runners. But this footwear actually does help. Every time the foot swings upward off the ground, the shoes adjust their cushioning to the individual wearer's running style and pace and to changes in terrain. Read the article