Any opinions on Adidas karate gis?

[cheesefrysamurai]

I'm curious if anyone knows how they stand up to other gis

Thanks

[Harkon72]

I've never worn one, but those that do say they are good. Modern cut, ventilated, multi material and comfortable. For what you get they are good value.

[cheesefrysamurai]

I've been combing the net trying to find reviews or comparisons and I really can't find any. One here and one there.

Go with what I know? Buy and return? Keep looking for reviews?

Specifically it's the Adidas karate champion gi.

I wouldn't mind trying something new but maybe there's a reason I don't know anyone who has one. Generally I see a lot of meijin and tokaido.

Thanks

[wayneshin]

I have had a number of Adidas kumite gis and found them very good. Well cut, lightweight, well ventilated. Probably better than the Tokaido I have had but not as good as Arawaza.

[nyramat911]

As far as kata gis go I think they're reliable and fit well, but aren't as 'snappy' if you're looking for a serious competition gi. I've got a tokaido gold, shureido new wave 2 and an adidas elite, and for training the adidas is my favourite. Overall, I think the adidas kata gis are excellent value for money.

[JohnASE]

A factory in China was making the Adidas Karate Champion gi for the USA market, but they're no longer doing it. I haven't heard whether another factory has taken over. I don't know what was going on in foreign markets. Even though the old Champions aren't being made anymore, I'm sure some of them are still available for purchase.

They're a good quality gi, comparable to a China-made Tokaido gi. They're 14 oz vs the 12 oz of the Adidas Elite and have good stitching. You might find a great value if someone is closing them out.

[sensei8]

My opinion...logo's on a gi is fine, but in Shindokan, it's not allowed. Not my rule, but a rule I enforce, nonetheless, and it's a rule that I'm not interested in changing because it's importance is minimal, at best.

[cheesefrysamurai]

Yeah - IOGKF also - no symbols.

[sensei8]

Yeah - IOGKF also - no symbols.

Many similarities in governing bodies.