I was the lead developer on the 2024 Adizero Avanti, our latest long-distance spike built for 3K to 10K events. With the full team, our goal was clear: to “trackafy” the key learnings from our road racing shoes, especially the Takumi Sen, and bring that performance innovation to the oval. We introduced a full-length Lightstrike Pro midsole—unprecedented in a track spike—combined with a glass fiber plate and six-pin setup for optimal traction and energy return. At just 158g with a 0mm drop, it delivers a snappy, efficient ride with the comfort of a lightweight mesh upper. Seeing it on the track in Paris, with athletes setting PBs, was a proud moment for the full squad who worked on it!