Adidas | Adizero Avanti XC | Men's | Flash Aqua/Zero Met/Lucid

Upper & fit

Engineered mesh is 100% recycled and reduces weight to an absolute minimum while still delivering secure racing lockdown.

Design detail

Slinglaunch heel design creates superior heel fit.

Cushioning

Lightstrike Pro superfoam is supercritical TPEE for high energy return and maximum performance.

Introducing the adidas Adizero Avanti XC — a game-changing cross country spike built to dominate the trails and challenge the elite. Designed with breakthrough speed and stability in mind, this high-performance shoe brings race-day innovation straight from the track to the course.

At its core is Lightstrike Pro, adidas’ most advanced superfoam, known for its exceptional energy return and fatigue-fighting responsiveness. Originally a medal-winning innovation on the track, it now powers your cross country efforts, helping you stay fresh and fast from the gun to the finish line.

The full-length plate embedded in the midsole is engineered for flexibility and adaptability, offering the perfect balance of propulsion and control over uneven terrain. Unlike its track-focused counterpart, this plate is tuned for cross country conditions—delivering explosive toe-offs while maintaining ground contact and stability when the course gets rough.

Built for performance, the engineered mesh upper is stripped down for ultra-lightweight breathability, while the Slinglaunch heel system secures your foot in place for confident cornering and all-out sprints. A wider base and scoop-shaped geometry improve your balance and grip, enhancing traction and agility when it matters most.

For runners aiming to shatter personal records and lead the pack, the adidas Adizero Avanti XC is the high-tech, supercharged spike designed to take cross country racing to the next level.

UPPER 

• Engineered mesh is 100% recycled and reduces weight to an absolute minimum while still delivering secure racing lockdown. 
• Slinglaunch heel design creates superior heel fit.

MIDSOLE 

• Lightstrike Pro superfoam is supercritical TPEE for high energy return and maximum performance. 
• Full-length plate is infused with glass fiber for powerful propulsion and more toe-off flexibility than stiffer road and track plates. It's 97% bio-based and has a curved scoop shape with a wider platform for stability.  

OUTSOLE 

• 6-pin design assures confident bite into natural terrain. 
• Lighttraxion compound and shark skin traction elements combine for total grip across varied surfaces.