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Avenue A by Adidas Subscription Box Review – Summer 2016

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanJun 19, 2016 | 129 comments

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Avenue A by Adidas
4.5 overall rating
37 Ratings | 8 Reviews

Avenue A by Adidas is a quarterly fitness and running subscription box. Every season they send subscribers at least 3 premium items, (most will be sized).

If you are looking for a fitness/workout-gear box - I can't recommend this one enough. I'm thrilled with the value of these boxes so far!

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The packaging on this box is fantastic! I love the compartments, the color/print - everything!

My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

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The Subscription Box: Avenue A by Adidas Box

The Cost: $150

The Products: Every Avenue A box is filled with at least 3 premium items (mix of shoes, apparel and accessories) selected by celebrity curators who exemplify style, fitness and performance.

Ships every 3 months

Check out all of our Avenue A by Adidas Box reviews!

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This box comes with a fold out card detailing the items included.

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adidas’ miCoach Fit Smart watch - Value $150

This was the spoiler item for the Summer box, and it alone is worth the entire cost of the box! Love it!

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I've tried FitBit and the Apple Watch, so I was curious to see how this compared.

Here is the underside that tracks your heart rate:

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And here it is on:

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It is bigger than any other fitness tracker I've used. The good news is the band is very comfortable and you can get a really snug fit:

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I recommend downloading the Adidas Train and Run app to sync with the watch:

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This is designed to be a little different than some other fitness/activity trackers since you have coaches who talk you through workouts.

And here is the standard activity view on the app:

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FYI - you'll want to sync your phone and watch frequently - the watch can only store 10 hours of data.

I've only been using this for a few hours, but I'm looking forward to giving it more of a test run over the next few days. My main concern is the width of the tracker, but it still is pretty comfortable, so we'll see if it is a keeper!IMG_2359

Edge Lux Bounce Running Shoe - Value $85 Value

These sneakers have a stretch-fit tongue, wide laces, and they are really lightweight.

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I love the blue on blue look, and they also come with a pair of lighter blue laces:

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These are really comfortable and versatile. Comparing to the Spring Box sneakers, those ones have more bounce, so I like that Adidas is sending a mix of sneakers for various preferences/activities.

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Adilette Ultra Slide - $35 Value

I LOVE slides (especially Adidas slides) so I was thrilled to see these in the spoilers! These slides are made with Cloudfoam, so they are super cushiony and comfortable. (If you've ever stood on those anti-fatigue mats for the office or kitchen, the feel is similar!)

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And these are velcro so you can adjust them for a perfect fit:

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I know not everyone loves slides, but if you are in the pro-slides group, I recommend checking out the Adidas Custom Slide maker!

I totally made myself and my husband Eric custom slides for this past Christmas:

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Maybe I'll get us red and green track suits this year 😉

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Supernova Tank - Value $35

This is a lightweight and somewhat loose-fitting tank. It seems like the perfect tank for summer heat - it is made with climalite sweat-wicking fabric.

And the back has three big reflective stripes:

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M10 Running Shorts - Value $32

I wasn't sure how I'd feel about these shorts since they are very short (to me), but after trying them on I'm a fan! (They have an inner lining, so my fears of these shorts riding up as I'm wearing them were quickly taken care of!)

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Adidas Freestyle Hairband - Value $16

This headband is perfect for me - wide, stretchy, and it has enough grip to seriously stay in place:

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And here I am (with my dog/permanent photo buddy Buckles) in the tank and shorts:

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I tend to stick to all black workout gear (case in point - my black hoodie) so these pieces will fit in nicely!

Verdict: I'm such a fan of this subscription! (I'm seriously telling all my friends and family about it!) I think the value is insane ($353 this box), and the items are all so useful and thoughtfully curated - this box is perfect workout gear for summer!

What do you think of the Avenue A by Adidas Summer Box? What items are your favorites?

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Liz Cadman
Liz Cadman
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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129 comments

Ruth

Is anyone else having a painful time trying to exchange items? I emailed them only a few days after I received the box, but I’ve gotten little reply. They say they’re going to send me an exchange, but it’s now been 30 days. I’ve emailed them close to 10 times and the emails go unanswered. The one time I did get an email back, the guy was apologetic but my issue is still not resolved. I’d like a tank and shorts I can wear, please and thank you! Ugh. 🙁

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Amanda

Best. Sub. Ever.

Got my replacement slides so quick. And the tank didn’t fit so they just gave me Adidas e gift card. All my friends will be signing up. The value is INSANE.

I’m with everyone else asking for a men’s box. My hubby would eat it up.

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Jenn

I got my exchanges within a week of requesting them! No notification they just showed up 🙂 super happy with the box!

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Brooke Straks

I am soon disappointed in this company… I never received my box so I reached out to get info. I double checked all my information to assure it wasn’t an error on my end and everything is correct. I have emailed them 5 times and still have no resolution 🙁 I signed up on April 12th and could not wait for this to arrive!! It was my mother’s day gift from my hubby. What a bummer. The part that is most upsetting is that I have been trying to get someone to help me figure it out since June 12th and have gotten nowhere 🙁 Then I recently went to my account and see they cancelled my subscription!

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Shannon E

Anyone exchange anything before? How does it work after you request it? I am having difficulty with my exchange. I don’t have my original email with my order number, which is required to do the request online. So, I emailed CS asking for it and they said they could just take care of it and asked what item and size I needed. I responded right back and gave not heard anything, this was Friday. Online it says you have 10 days to exchange, that’s tomorrow for me so I emailed asking for an update and still nothing. Both shoes are way too big so if I can’t exchange those, and the tank, I loss half the value of the box. And I really want those shoes!

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TiaMarie10

You should have an account with them on their website and your order number is on there. When I requested new sizes I was never sent tracking. I emailed asking for an update and within an hour I received an email with my tracking. They had already been shipped and will be here after the holiday. I’m surprised some people say they are not hearing back from their customer service department because every time I’ve emailed I get an email in less than 24 hours. That’s really weird….

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Brooke Straks

I have been trying to get a response from them for 12 days regarding never receiving my box! Horrible customer service 🙁

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Leigh

Really disappointed because my card company sent me a new chip card without notifying me to the wrong address, and cancelled my other card. I never got an email from my bank OR from Avenue A that the card didn’t go through, and Avenue A cancelled my subscription (again, no email from Avenue A and no other notification to me). Now they say the summer box is sold out (even though I was one of the first subscribers for the Spring Box (which I got and was great). Not too pleased with their customer service. I am a member of several box reveal groups on Facebook and am going to update them on this as well since it’s a glitch or flaw in their customer service. 🙁

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Mz

Has anybody received their exchanges? They said they were going to send me a smaller size of the slides but I have no received a shipping /tracking number yet. I emailed them twice since Monday and they don’t reply …They had been great about replaying to my emails before but not this time.

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TiaMarie10

I had to ask for tracking information too. They responded within an hour with my tracking information. I don’t think you should worry until after the holiday weekend. That’s so weird that they are so quick to email some people (like myself) but seem to ignore others…

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Amanda

What is everyone’s experience with exchanges? I got my box today and requested to change my L tank for XL and my size 10 slides for size 9.

Everything else was fantastic. I’m really hoping the hubby likes the tracker. I got the rest as a bonus for his father’s day gift.

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Tj

I thought the same!!! I swapped the shorts and got the same email about keeping the current ones! Then I instantly thought, wow hope nobody takes advantage of it. I ordered an 8.5 in the shoes, they got my daughter great! The slides looked huge!!!! But I said try them on first, and she goes oh wait they’re fine lol I thought an 8 would’ve put her foot exactly touching the front and back of the slide, which she hates lol the 9 gave her just a little space at the toe so we kept them. I did immediately update the size in shorts though. Fingers crossed no more exchanges or they start requiring you send the wrong pair back, because that could cause some issues down the line if it gets abused!

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Tj

**fit

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Brooke

I love this box! Super value, great items, and customer service was spectacular when I emailed about exchanging my slides for a smaller size.

The shorts are a bit small for my butt, but I’m taking it as motivation to get out and run more.

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Kari

This was my first box with Avenue A….hands down the best sub. box I have every received. Thanks!!

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Brooke

Has everyone who subscribed received their summer box?? I signed up in early April, and have not gotten a box yet, or tracking info? Also, I emailed them 4 days ago and still have not received a response.

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Leigh

They told me they were sold out! I had an issue with my card and never got notificatoin from them

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LT

As soon as I saw that we were getting slides, I was worried because I’m a half size in sneakers but always size down for slides. I think most people do, and I hoped that adidas would send me the smaller size slides. But, I just got my box and they sized up, and the slides are huge. On top of that, I tried on the sneakers and they’re super long on me too. I requested an exchange for 8s in both the slides and the shoes, and am just hoping that they come through!

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LT

Update- they are AWESOME about exchanges. Already preparing to ship me the right sizes! Also, FYI, looks like there are multiple color options for the headband… Mine is a really cute teal color.

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Heather

This might be my favorite subscription box ever! I signed up after seeing the Spring box and also to reward myself for just completing a 7-week program. 🙂 I wore the running shoes and the miCoach for yesterday’s workout. The shoes were very different from what I’m used to (have been wearing various Asics gel shoes for years which feel more structured around the foot), but overall very comfortable and definitely bouncy. I like the tracker, but I did have an issue with it not recording my heart rate correctly…it said 60 bpm after finishing burpees?!?! It seemed accurate during most of the workout, but I caught it showing about half my actual HR or less at times. I’d say it’s great for tracking steps but I’m not sure how accurate the calorie burn will be if the HR is so far off when I’m working my hardest. I might try wearing it with the sensors on the inside of my wrist. I also wore the slides around the house last night. They are so squishy and comfortable! Love the bright colors for summer.

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Sitchey

Hey, on the instructions for the watch, it says to wear it below the wrist bones for best read. I wore mine that way yesterday and had it on tight and it tracked my heart rate perfectly as well as every step. I am loving this watch. Once you sync it with the miCoach app, it does so much. I hope yours starts to work better. If you are wearing it right and it still won’t work, I would contact Adidas because mine is tracking everything!

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TiaMarie10

So I wear a size 10 in Nikes and I’ve never worn Adidas before so I also ordered a size 10. They are probably a full size too big! So I initiated an exchange for the slides and shoes both for a size 9 (I’m hoping I didn’t actually need a size 9.5, cross your fingers!). I got an email saying they were sending out the replacements shortly and to keep the wrong size and give them to a friend! WOW!!!! My little sister has bigger feet than I do so it looks like I already have her Christmas gift. I’m just shocked that they told me to keep the running shoes and slides. Although they truly didn’t fit me I can see them being taken advantage of in the future because unfortunately I know people will try. I received the response from customer service a couple hours after I put in my request. They also asked for my thoughts on the box too. Overall, I am so impressed with this box and I really hope they keep this subscription going! Oh, and also start offering a mens version!

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Sitchey

They did the same for me! My first thought was how I really hope people don’t take advantage of that and ruin it for the rest of us! I am giving mine to my mom. It’s such a nice gesture and great customer service. I would never take advantage like that, but it’s sad how many people will. Hopefully, it’s not people that are getting this box!! ?

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TrAci

Does anyone know if there is a men’s version? My friend is super of jealous of my box and now wants one, only issue is, he is not female. So, is there a male version?

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Sitchey

I got mine today! I never got an email or tracking number, so don’t be disheartened!

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Ashley

Are you able to choose your size when you subscribe ??

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Hello from adidas AvenueA, thanks for your comments- not yet but we appreciate the note!

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Amy

Are you planning a men’s version? My husband wants one sooo bad!

Liz Cadman

Sadly, not yet. 🙁

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Traci

?, that stinks, Adidas should make a men’s version, I feel bad because I was so excited I was sending pictures and showing off my stuff, but not too bad, he tried to sign up for this one.

I am IN LOVE with this box, I haven’t worn the sneakers yet, but everything else it perfect! The slides were so so comfortable I don’t want to take them off, the tank and short will be perfect for working out or SUPing. I like that the headband has a grip line to it so it won’t slip, nice little bonus. I am excited for the watch because my Fitbit HR died and stopped syncing so I was ready for a new one. Adidas is paving the way with this one.

Lisa

If I sub now do I get the summer box?

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SeaLeap

Seriously, those custom slides are the best ever. Adidas, make those puppies in kids sizes too so my whole family can match. (I am sure the kids will be *delighted* about that idea.)

Just got my box today and I am in love! The shoes are pretty amazing, both in comfort and color. But I’ll need to get running in them to fit into the top and shorts– so I’ll be able to test out the whole exchange service.

I’ll be swapping the tracker as I already have one, but even the hero item is icing on the cake when the rest of the box is as good as this one.

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Mz

Does anybody knows if you can exchange the fit band color for black? I’m afraid the white will stain easily. Black will last longer

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Mz

Liz, were u able to test the Micoach fit smart Band a little more? Would you give us more feedback? Thank you…

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Randi

My box just arrived … (happy dance!!) … I can’t wait to open it when I get home, I’m so excited I feel like I could go run 20 miles! (and I’m not even a runner!) – this box just makes me that happy and excited!!

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amy

this box is awesome! I am a chunkier lady and the clothing still fit well (xL)

the shoes really make my quads engage on steps and the slides are awesome- also the non-slip hairband is nice

the fitness tracker is on standby until my benefits plan recognizes it

overall my expectations were waaaay exceeded

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Nicole

Fall 16 sneak peek on the website!! https://www.adidasavenuea.com/latest-edition

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TiaMarie10

Thanks for posting!!! I can’t wait for those shoes!! I’m glad I took the plunge and subscribed to this box. I’ve never wore adidas before so I’m sure I’ll have to update my size after I get this box (hopefully today!!!)

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Nicole

You’re welcome! I’ve been stalking the site since I found this sub! I love Adidas! It’s the only athletic apparel I wear. They fit fairly true to size. Hope you like it!!

Anna

Can anyone please help me figure how adidas runs in terms of sizing? I wasn’t confident enough about ordering a sub box with clothing due to concerns about sizing and would have loved everything, so I signed up for the fall box. I’m in between a small and a medium in most exercise clothes, but typically just buy from target. I’ve not bought any adidas anything for years and years so I have zero clue!

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Nicole

I just received the summer box and I had ordered everything in small. I’m roughly 5’4, 125 lbs and I carry my weight more in the hips and thighs with a smaller waist. The shorts are a bit shorter than I’m comfortable with as a 40 yr old mother of 4 but the fit was perfect. The tank fit a little loose but I prefer that for a workout top. As a general rule, I typically order small from Adidas and they usually fit well. Hope that helps!!

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Anna

Oh thank you so much, I’m pretty much the same size, but 5’3 and also a mom of four! I really appreciate your response! Thanks again and have a great day!

kelli

Adidas Avenue A has literally kicked it out of the park with the previous boxes. In the future, the best and most fantastic ever box would include a pair of Superstars or Stan Smiths. Perhaps, with special detailing.

Superstars and Stan Smiths are the trending shoe in LA and NYC and across the US. Comfortable and cool, Adidas is taking over the market. I guarantee that every high school girl across the country will request a pair of Superstars for their new shoes for school this fall………

And, I’m so hoping that Avenue A includes the trendiest, most popular shoe of 2016 in their next box.

So, come on Adidas, show us the love. We can’t wait to promote and

So, come on Avenue A, show us some love with the best

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TJhanna

Those are still popular!? I had about 10 different pairs in different colors in middle school and high school. How funny. I love this box, but being in my late 20s now and a serious runner, I would be extremely disappointed if I recieved a box with a pair of those in it. As cute as they might be on high schools girls I don’t think I could pull them off now and they’re terrible workout shoes in my opinion.

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Sarah

I was just thinking this! Maybe the Rita Ora box.

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