Innovative in design, the adidas NMD S1 is composed of a knitted, sock-like upper placed on top of a brand new reworked chunky sole unit. In other words, this new NMD model does NOT come with Boost tech, but rather with a bulky, thick gel sole with traction teeth appearing on the outsole. Also absent are the customary NMD EVA foam plugs in favor of a new slim style on the forefoot and heel. Translucent Three Stripes branding appears on the side panels, while more adidas/NMD logos can be spotted on the side of the midsole.