Our verdict

The How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' doesn't quite match the expectations set by its name. It isn't quite a racing shoe, but rather a hybrid between a comfortable everyday sneaker and a heavy running shoe. Affordable and flexible, this shoe is crafted with the beginner in mind, making it perfect for low-intensity jogs or walks in the park. However, we think if you're in the market for a genuine racing shoe or if you're a midfoot or forefoot striker, this may not be the ideal fit.

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  • Functions well as a casual sneaker
  • Comfortable for all-day wear
  • Suitable for wide feet
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  • Appealing aesthetic
  • Eco-friendly
  • Stable for heel strikers

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  • Offers limited arch support
  • Insufficient forefoot cushioning

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87
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Who should buy

We recommend the How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' for:

  • Heel strikers looking for a budget-friendly roomy shoe that aren't concerned about its heavier weight.
  • Individuals seeking a comfortable shoe for daily commuting, strolling around town, or walking the dog around the neighborhood, in addition to one or two slow runs a week.
  • adidas Advantage Cloud White Core Black.

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Who should NOT buy

If you're a forefoot or midfoot striker, you might want to look elsewhere—this shoe doesn't offer enough cushioning in those areas as it's designed for heel strikers. If you're in the market for an affordable running shoe suitable for those footstrikes, we recommend checking out the Saucony Axon 2.

Also, for serious runners looking to log heavy mileage or intense training, be aware: the Racer TR21 won't meet your needs.

It's clunky and lacks responsiveness, making it far from the ideal training partner. And despite its potentially misleading name, don't consider it if you're in the market for a dedicated racing shoe. Derrick Rose adidas DRose 6 Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 adidas busenitz shoes black white blue.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

With its heel measuring 31.9 mm, the shoe packs enough Cloudfoam Super in this area to accommodate heel strikers.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Heel stack
Test results
Racer TR21 31.9 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot, however, falls really short. We measured it below 19 mm, which is extremely low by today's standards, and makes this running shoe a bad choice for any forefoot striker.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Forefoot stack
Test results
Racer TR21 19.0 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

Adidas' official specifications give the shoe at a 34/26 mm stack for an 8-mm heel-to-toe drop. Yet, it's not uncommon for us to find discrepancies between the brand's stated measurements and our own.

With the Racer TR21, our meticulous measurements in the lab returned a 31.9/19 mm stack for a 12.9-mm heel-to-toe drop. That's almost a 5-mm difference from the numbers from Adidas. WOW.

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Test results
Racer TR21 12.9 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

With a midsole softness measurement of 21.0 HA, the Racer TR21 delivers a well-balanced experience.

It's not excessively soft or squishy, and it's not too firm either. 

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Midsole softness
Test results
Racer TR21 21.0 HA
Average 20.9 HA
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Compared to 330 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

We tested the shoe's performance under cold conditions by putting it in our freezer for 20 minutes.

Now, we can confirm that with a hardness of 28.3 HA, it's close to being considered firm, nearly reaching the 30 HA mark.

Given its $75 price tag, we expected this shoe's performance under cold temperatures to be subpar. This is typically the case with EVA-based midsoles.

So, the 34.5% increase in hardness didn't disappoint us too much. In fact, most shoes in this price range perform significantly worse.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Midsole softness in cold
Test results
Racer TR21 35%
Average 25%
Compared to 330 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
0%
Midsole softness in cold
63%

Insole thickness

The insole is somewhat thin at 3.4 mm, but it's not something we're overly concerned about. It wasn't a problem in any of our runs.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Insole thickness
Test results
Racer TR21 3.4 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 399 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

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Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 382 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

With a measurement of 100.4 mm, the Racer TR21 crosses the 100 mm threshold. This makes it, without a doubt, a wide shoe in the shelves.

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Test results
Racer TR21 100.4 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
91.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
104.9 mm

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How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Racer TR21 79.5 mm
Average 78.4 mm
Compared to 244 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
67.6 mm
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89.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

The moment we slipped our feet into the TR21, we immediately felt its impressive stability. What a pleasant surprise!

Torsional rigidity

The shoe appears and feels flexible, yet when it comes to torsional flexibility, it's fairly average, leaning more towards the firm side and we rated it at 3/5.

Test results
Racer TR21 3
Average 3.4
Compared to 382 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Adidas didn't took any risks designing the heel counter in the Racer TR21. It's not the usual super-soft heel because there's some resistance, primarily from a plastic piece that surrounds the area.

We rated it as a 2 out of 5, which in our view strikes a good balance between preventing heel slippage and maintaining comfort.

Test results
Racer TR21 2
Average 2.9
Compared to 366 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
1
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5

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The forefoot offers an average landing platform, measuring 113.9 mm. There's nothing out of the ordinary or negative to report here!

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Racer TR21 113.9 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
102.2 mm
Adidas Stan Smith White Gold Metallic Afew
126.9 mm

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However, there's something interesting happening with the heel. We initially suspected that this shoe was designed with heel strikers in mind, unaddicted the large heel-to-toe drop and its very low forefoot stack.

This became even more evident when we measured the heel at 95.0 mm—wider than most shoes—which promotes stability for heel strikers.

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Test results
Racer TR21 95.0 mm
Average 90.6 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
70.8 mm
adidas Calcetines 3 Stripes Tobillo 3 Pares
106.6 mm

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We mentioned earlier that the shoe seemed flexible at first glance, but it didn't show that much when we tried to twist it. It's during the 90-degree bending test that the shoe truly astonished us with its flexibility.

We only made 13.7N of force to bend it to 90 degrees, so it ranks among the top 3% of the most flexible shoes we've ever analyzed in the lab.

Test results
Racer TR21 13.7N
Average 28.1N
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Compared to 383 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

Stiffness in cold (%)

Under cold temperatures, the flexibility follows a similar pattern to the softness. The change is clearly noticeable.

Needing 21.9N of force to bend it to 90 degrees, it doesn't retain its super-flexible characteristic anymore.

This results in a 59.5% increase, which disappointingly underperforms compared to most other shoes.

Test results
Racer TR21 60%
Average 32%
Compared to 383 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
0%
Stiffness in cold
101%

Weight

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That's why the TR21 weight of 11.20 oz (318g) doesn't seem all that appealing.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Weight
Test results
Racer TR21 11.22 oz (318g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 404 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

While the TR21 isn't strictly a running shoe and you might expect breathability to be somewhat compromised, we found its performance to be okay. It doesn't measure up to top-tier shoes like the adidas padel Сумка для аксессуаров in this aspect—the video speaks for itself—yet it's good enough to earn a standard 3/5.

The smoke-pumping test results were particularly surprising. When we held the upper to the light, it didn't appear breathable at all, seeming more akin to a 1/5 or 2/5 running shoe.

Our microscope examination provided the same impression. Besides capturing some stunning close-up images, it confirmed the TR21's knit upper as thicker than average.

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Despite this, we must commend Adidas for their effort, even though this shoe falls below the average in our test results.

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Additionally, we should spotlight the upper's layered construction. This feature impresses as it boosts comfort, albeit at the expense of breathability. Keeping all these considerations in mind, scoring a 3 out of 5 here is indeed a great achievement.

Test results
Racer TR21 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 333 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

As we noted earlier, the TR21 is equipped with a knit upper. This comes with an advantage; knit typically elevates comfort. However, its downfall is a considerable lack of sturdiness, so we were ready for a disappointing outcome with threads flying everywhere.

Once we engaged the Dremel on the upper, spinning at 10K RPM, our fears were quickly confirmed. The TR21 was on a direct GREEN to securing the lowest of scores: a 1/5.

Still, that's no justification. Other knit shoes, like the First Look at the adidas YEEZY 350 V2 CMPCT Slate Red, have truly excelled in this same test.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Toebox durability
Test results
Racer TR21 1
Average 2.6
Compared to 267 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

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The TR21 won a disappointing 1/5 for its lackluster durability. And it's not a brand thing—another Adidas shoe like the Ultraboost Light adidas Disney Princess Comfy Sweatshirt female.

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Test results
Racer TR21 1
Average 3.2
Compared to 262 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Adidas played it safe with the outsole hardness on this model, with our measurement with the durometer showing it at 80.2 HC.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Outsole hardness
Test results
Racer TR21 80.0 HC
Average 79.7 HC
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Compared to 384 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
56.1 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole durability

For our final test, we used the Dremel once again to evaluate the outsole's durability. Some Adidas shoes typically perform well in this aspect, thanks to their use of Continental rubber, but this shoe lacks that compound. As a result, it offers only average durability.

After removing the Dremel from the shoe, we noted a 1.24 mm indentation in the outsole.

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Test results
Racer TR21 1.2 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 245 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Much like the average hardness, the thickness of the shoe is also pretty standard. After taking precise measurements, we determined that it stands at a mere 3.6 mm.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Outsole thickness
Test results
Racer TR21 3.6 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Reflective elements

Finally, we're let down to report that the TR21 doesn't feature any reflective elements at all.

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Test results
Racer TR21 No

Tongue padding

For a shoe tipping the scales at over 11 ounces, it's seriously disappointing to find just a 2.9-mm-thick tongue. This could lead to compromised comfort, a letdown considering this is a casual shoe intended for all-day wear.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Tongue padding
Test results
Racer TR21 2.9 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
adidas Forum Low Buckle Bad Bunny Blue Tint 44
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Tongue: gusset type

While we don't usually anticipate a gusseted tongue in a $75 shoe, it feels like a fantastic bonus when we do encounter one. Unfortunately, we're out of luck this time.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Racer TR21 None

Heel tab

We're always fans of heel tabs, serving as both style-enhancers and practical aids for sliding your feet into the shoe.

This model features a finger-loop heel tab, which earns our praise—it's a cool-looking detail!

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Heel tab
Test results
Racer TR21 Finger loop

Removable insole

The insole isn't glued down. This means you have the flexibility to swap it out with custom orthotics or an insole from another shoe.

How To Cop The Exclusive Commonwealth x adidas Consortium 'Friends & Family' Removable insole
Test results
Racer TR21 Yes