New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Running shoes have become increasingly complicated over the past few years. Carbon plates, superfoams, increasingly tall midsoles and aggressive geometries have turned what was once a fairly simple piece of footwear into something that can feel more like a piece of sports engineering.

The adidas Hyperboost Edge takes a slightly different approach. It is built around a new Hyperboost Pro foam that promises high cushioning and energy return, and lets go of many of the stiffening materials and carbon plates found on modern training shoes.

Instead, Adidas is relying on the foam itself to create a lightweight and propulsive ride.

At Rs.19,999, however, this is not a cheap everyday running shoe. So the bigger question i...