Adidas: Avenue A Subscription Box Winter 2016 Spoiler #2!

bankrupt. no one is getting the box

The box is sold out now. So hoping for the full reveal any moment. 🙂

Me too, thinking they will never send it…

NO kidding those are the ugliest tights- just so bad. How did a bunch of people sit in a conference room & approve those. ‘banned from normal’ – worse than Victoria Secret ‘Pink’- because while that line is juvenile and has its market- ‘banned from normal’ is tacky & stupid too.

I emailed them asking for more spoilers and they told me they wouldn’t be released until the boxes are shipped.

I did receive notice that I had been billed and it is shipping on the 16th.

Me too… I really dislike her collection so I’m super nervous that we’re going to get some of her banned from normal prints.

Where did you see the information about the tights?

I canceled mine too, I wanted workout gear not lifestyle stuff. I spent that money elsewhere on winter running clothes. I was really hoping this box would have the climaheat hoodie, or long running tights. Don’t want to take my chances- not a fan of the Rita Ora collection. I missed out on the Saucony box, but hope they bring it back.

They can not really expect us to pay 150 dollars and have no idea of the other items in the box ? Also I need to see the items so I have my correct sizing. Some things run small and some things run big. If they were smart they would let us see all that is in this winter box so we can adjust our sizing instead of them having to deal with all the exchanges during the holidays. With all the boxes out there of all kinds they should b a little more caring since their box is on the high end.

I cancelled this subscription for the same exact reasons. (I also like Saucony shoes better) I was late for the Saucony Box (Sold out). Hopefully Saucony will bring back the Run Box. Seems like a much better deal. At least we know in advanced exactly what we will get.

I have been looking all weekend….nothing yet 🙁

Thanks for the link! Based on fear of the box actually containing some of those items, I cancelled my sub. $150 is way too much for me to spend to risk getting those “Banned” items. Those aren’t my style at all, so I’ll be watching (hoping!) for more spoilers before I consider signing back up.

I really hope more spoilers come out so I can sign back up for the December box. Otherwise I guess I’ll take my $150 and hit the stores for some pre-Christmas sales on workout clothing.

Anyhow – just so you know – it is just a guess on my part regarding the Rita Ora box. I don’t want anyone to be mad at me if it turns out to be awesome stuff and we missed out because of speculation. Just $150 is an expensive box….

Yeesh, is that really what it might be? I’m open to a lot of her prints, even the skeleton ones but the “Banned From Normal” items are totally not for me. I love the Alpha Bounce but I don’t want to buy the box if that’s the only thing in it that I dug. I need another spoiler or I’ll cancel and come back for the bag in the spring.

I have one word for the Rita Ora collection….Hideous!

I also put my subscription on hold for the winter box. Thanks for sharing the link. Not feeling the Rita Ora collection. Hopefully the next box will be better.

I hope someone goes and posts some more spoilers!

RSVP’s are already closed! 🙁

I was thinking the same thing. This is supposed to be a runner’s box – I need waterproof stuff and warm stuff for winter running. I don’t use the shoes from this box for running (as I prefer something else), but I would still appreciate them for the winter dog walking and daily hikes and such.

I’m not a hardcore athlete, but my main form of exercise is kickboxing, which requires decent gear. I wear the tops a lot, although I find that the sports bra from the last box is more about fashion than comfort and compression. The pants are a great pattern, but having to tie them in order for them to stay up is unrealistic.
I’ve actually mostly subbed for the shoes and the extras (love LOVE the jacket from fall and the watch from summer). I don’t wear the shoes for exercise as much, but they’re nice enough that I wear them to work (teaching)! The black ones are perfect, and I’m excited for the grey.
However- Adidas, PLEASE start surveying your subscribers! It’s not hard to do and we would love to give input.

Interesting thread of comments. I exercise practically every day. Weights, running, DB365 workouts, typical stuff. I need real fitness gear but I also like comfy, casual clothes. I just subscribed in time for the fall box. I subscribed knowing this was a box for fitness apparel so that’s what I expect. I would love other fitness gear. Especially a foam roller! (PLEASE!) I saw and Adidas video demonstrating one and thought it would be such a great product to include in this box.

I do agree with having athletes or even fitness professionals curate this box. I subscribe to Daily Burn 365. A partnership with a trainer (or the team) from there would be amazing!

I also would like a survey for subscribers to provide feedback on items received and thoughts on future products.

I entirely disagree. Those “clamshell” shoes are so cute! I would LOVE to see another pair of stan smiths/superstars in the box! I want it to be FASHION FORWARD. I think the ideal balance of this box would be every other box an alternate between fashion and fitness.

I’m 40 and fat and hardly ever go to the gym. And I’m looking forward to wearing the same lifestyle gear as all if you hardcore athletes. Thanks Adidas for listening to the non-athletes as well.

Ummm, I subscribe…

I agree – I would prefer actual athletic gear – I run, cycle, swim – and hit the gym on occasion when the weather isn’t cooperative. I’m hoping for cold weather gear. Looking over Rita Ora’s designs I see a lot of clothing that isn’t meant for actually working out (dresses, bustiers).

I’m on the fence w/ skipping this box – I don’t want fashion shoes. As it is the shoes they send aren’t useful for any of the sports I do (no one will pry my Hokas out of my hands). I’m ok w/ some of Rota Ora’s designs – but a lot look like Ed Hardy stuff to me. I think there are a lot of options out there for people who want athleisure clothing.

I’d love it if they did a box curated by an athlete!

I haven’t been surveyed about anything either, but could be due to the fall box being my first.

I do agree that they need weigh the opinions of subscribers over commenters – but I also feel like both are helpful feedback.

So far, I have liked all the boxes, but only decided to subscribe starting in the fall. Personally, I love both athletic gear. I am a regular gym goer – so having some fresh new items to add to my wardrobe is great. I do also enjoy lifestyle pieces too – they’re comfy and I can wear when I’m not headed to the gym. I also agree with the fashion forward designs – I want something new, exciting, and probably not my typical pick when shopping for myself.

I do feel like more athletes should be curating the boxes though – it seems they are straying from that. Maybe in the future they will have 2 boxes; one geared for the athlete and one geared towards to the ‘athleisure’ consumer.

But who knows. I’m anticipating these winter spoilers to see. Rita’s collections look amazing, so I’m excited to see the picks.

I think its a good business decision to target average people who like athletic wear rather than hard core athletes. There are so many more people in the athleisure market/demographic than fitness junkies. More people in the target audience then more people are likely to buy.

I slightly disagree. I also would prefer a true athletic box instead of leisure wear. However, along with that I would prefer a box curated by an athlete.