ZX Trainers and ZX Runner

Like jogging? Love retro gaming? Well if you have a penchant for either of these hobbies then these new trainers from Adidas could well be just the accessory you're looking for.

The video game inspired Adidas ZX500, obviously nothing to do with the ZX Spectrum, rainbow shock layer and ZX moniker notwithstanding, though the grip on the sole is reminiscent of the rubber buttons from a 48k Speccy only with rainbow coloured stud's on them and not "K list", "J load" and Z copy".

But no matter how cool you think these trainers are the deal is made even sweeter by the inclusion of ZX Runner. Yes, believe it or not these trainers come complete with 'a game in every box'. Apparently ZX Runner is an 80's style platformer where you take control of DJ Zed as he races through a dark neighbourhood to get to his midnight gig on time. You have 5 minutes to run, moon-walk, climb walls, avoid some dodgy looking characters, collect power-ups and pull off insane rooftop-to-rooftop stunts to make it to the end of the stage. Sounds inspired.

If, like me, you're tempted you can order your pair HERE. I am tempted it's true but I'm a bit worried that the colours on these trainers might clash with my wardrobe.

Colour clash is absolutely acceptable on the Gameov3r Forum. We're all utterly politically correct you see.