Adidas is selling trainers with scuff marks for £170 – and shoppers are divided

As Brits look to kickstart 2024 with healthy eating plans and exercise regimes, they may be looking for a new pair of trainers to help them get active – but a new product from Adidas is sure to divide shoppers.

The sports giant is selling trainers that look like they have been deliberately soiled for as much as £170.

The white sneakers have gray scuffs on the side of the soles and brown spots on the front that look like mud.

Some buyers claim that the paint also flaked off their shoes, making them look even sadder.

The unisex Putty Gray Ultraboost Light shoes are made from 20 percent recycled materials and are available in sizes 3.5 to 13.5.

The product listing on the Adidas website reads: 'Keep your daily run top of mind in these Ultraboost Light running shoes.

'Featuring our lightest Boost midsole yet, they help you move forward with every step.

'Redesigned for maximum energy return and instant comfort, they feature an Adidas Primeknit+Forged textile upper, which fits like a sock and adjusts the fit as you run.

'Set your own pace and transition effortlessly from workout to weekend in these everyday running shoes.'

It continues: 'This product contains a minimum of 20 percent recycled materials.

'By reusing materials that have already been made, we help reduce waste and our dependence on finite resources and reduce the footprint of the products we make.'

One buyer claimed the paint was also peeling off his shoes, making them look even sadder

The white sneakers have gray scuffs on the side of the soles and brown spots on the front that look like mud

Adidas's Putty Gray Ultraboost Light shoes are made from 20 percent recycled materials

The shoes come in a white and gray color palette and are finished with stains and scuffs

The unisex design is available for purchase in sizes 3.5 to 13.5 via the Adidas website

One customer said angrily: 'Has a painted sole.

'And the paint comes off easily, leaving the white Styrofoam visible.

“Looks really ugly.”

Another said: 'I expected it to be a good fit but it wasn't.'

Meanwhile, a third added: 'Some of the cheapest quality I've ever experienced.'

And someone else wrote: 'Worst experience ever… this should be your number 1 running shoe and it's not cheap either… you guys have a really big quality control problem.'

Still, one person who liked the sneakers wrote, “They are really comfortable shoes and they look great too.”