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Atoms: Water-Repellent Model 000 Shoes

Three pairs of Atoms Water-Repellent Model 000 shoes arrived before Christmas, and I finally got the chance to open the packages.

  • Clove Green
  • Mulberry Red
  • Retro Blue

The Clove Green pair look just like that Model 001, except better. I like Model 000 better than its successor.

It had been raining around Christmas Day, but I haven’t had a chance to wear any of these Water-Repellent shoes. The “good news” is that it would be raining again around New Year’s Day. At least that’s what the weather forecast said. I’ll be wearing one of these pairs then and see how “Water-Repellent” these shoes are.

In no way this post is sponsored by Atoms. I paid for all these three pairs of shoes in full price.

Why?

That’s because I love these shoes, and Atoms has been my primary brand of shoes since 2019.

I have purchased a few pairs of Model 001 and worn them extensively; in the end I prefer Model 000 better.

Model 000 has the simplicity of design language that I love. Model 001 deviates a bit from this design. Then there’s the other model that totally doesn’t speak the same design language, and should have not been called as Atoms shoes.

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Atoms Model 001

Atoms 001 Clove Green outsole logo

Prologue

I purchased every single pair of Atoms Shoes that I own and recommend them to my colleagues and friends. You can get $20 off when you order it through this link, and I will also get $20 off for my next purchase.

How it started

I ordered my first pair of Atoms shoes back in February 2019 based on recommendations from someone I knew. Little that I knew, Atoms Model 000 shoes have become my everyday shoes ever since.

Atoms Shoes Model 000 in Black

I clocked in more than 1,000 miles on this very Atoms 000 before I replaced the insoles, and ultimately ordered another pair in black.

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Insole replacement for Atom Model 001 in Black

I have purchased numbers of Limited-Edition Colorway Model 000, among many, in Gray, Neon, Ocean Blue, Coral Pink, Forest Green, Olive Green, and many more. I think I might have a problem, someone help me please.

Atoms Model 000 Pink Coral Boxed Top Bottom
Atoms Model 000 in Coral Pink
Atoms Model 000 in Ocean Blue
New Atoms 000 in Forest Green and Navy Blue
New Atoms 000 in Forest Green and Navy Blue

Model 000 is priced at $129 for each pair.

Atoms Model 001

On June 9, 2022 I ordered the newly announced Model 001 in Clove Green; also available in all Black, and all White models. They arrived some 5 weeks and a few days later.

Model 001 is priced at $159 for each pair.

Pair of Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green with letter fromAtoms Founders Sidra Qasim and Waqas Ali

One new feature in Model 001 is the lounge with hidden loops that help keeping the tongue up with the laces.

Hidden Tongue Loops for Atoms Model 001
Atoms Model 000 in Blue and Model 001 in Clove Green – Logos on the soles
Atoms Model 000 in Blue and Model 001 in Clove Green
Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green and Model 000 in Blue

I promptly replaced my favorite Atoms Model 000 in Black with Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green.

Atoms Model 001 Clove Green over Model 000 Black
Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green over Model 000 in Black

I noticed immediately that Model 001 is slightly heavier than its predecessor, about 10% heavier. Yes, I did weigh unworn pairs of Model 000 (1.2 lb. / 544.31 grams) and Model 001 (1.32 lb. / 598.74 grams).

Atoms Model 000 in Coral Pink Weighed 1.2 lb. / 544.31 grams
Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green Weighed 1.32 lb. / 598.74 grams

Atoms Model 001 also felt heavier on my feet. I theorize that the perceived weight comes from the new outsoles which is stiffer compared to the ones on Model 000.

Outsoles for Atoms Model 000 in Blue and Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green

I realized that I have doubts on my immediate impressions on Model 001, that’s because I really loved and still love wearing Model 000. I knew that if I were to write a review on Model 001, I would need some times to wear them as my primary shoes.

For the month of August 2022, I wore Model 001 to complete Activity August 2022 Challenge, walk or run for 90.2 miles.

Activity August 2022 Challenge

I estimated I walk/run for more than 100 miles wearing Model 001 shoes. These shoes felt great on my feet.

Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green on Grass

I do find Model 001 have better arch supports as they hug my feet tighter compared to Model 000. I do tend to tie the laces tighter on Model 001.

I also noticed that after wearing Model 001 for more than two months, they still make some noise when walking on hard surfaces. I figured that the harder soles are the culprits.

Atoms Model 001 in Clove Green

I received another pair of Atoms Model 001 in Purple (limited-edition color) just a few days ago. Compared to its Purple counterpart, the Clove Green pair which I had been wearing for two months shows a negligible water-and-tear, asides from some dirt stains; especially on the outer soles.

Atoms Model 001 Clove Green and Purple
Atoms Model 001 in Purple (Limited Edition) and Clove Green
Sneak Peek Atoms Model 001 in Red and White (Limited Edition)
Atoms Model 001 in Red and White (Limited Edition)

Summary

Atoms Model 000 are great shoes, and Model 001 are even better. Model 001 compared to Model 000:

  • Better Arch and Heel supports
  • More cushions
  • Tongue loops
  • New outsoles provide added tractions
  • Slightly heavier
  • Soles a bit noisier
  • No quarter sizing

Among many things that I love about Atoms shoes in my opinion is its simple design along with the comfort of wearing them. Apparently I am slowly converting my colleagues and friends into Atoms fans.

Currently you still can order pairs of Atoms Model 000 along with Model 001. You can get $20 off when you order it through this link, and I will also get $20 off for my next purchase.

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Forest Green and Navy Blue Atoms Shoes

New Atoms 000 in Navy Blue and Forest Green

I have been almost exclusively wearing Atoms Shoes since February 2019. I have clocked in more than 15,000 miles on my first pair of Atoms shoes.

You can get $20 off for your first pair of Atoms shoes by ordering through this link.

Atoms Model 000 Black Old and New
Atoms Model 000 Black Old and New

They originally came in Black, White, and Black & White. Over time, Atoms introduced Gray, Neon, Red Clay, Coral Pink and Ocean Blue.

In 2019, I requested Atoms to add Blue and Green into their collection.

In the second half of 2020, Atoms released limited edition Tie-Dye Blue which were made to order. In addition to that, Atoms adds three new colors:

The new collections come with options for respective color or white laces and soles.

I purchased extra white laces back in April 2020 to use with Coral Pink model.

Adding white laces to Coral Pink Atoms Shoes
Adding white laces to Coral Pink Atoms Shoes

I ordered Forest Green and Navy Blue models.

New Atoms 000 in Forest Green and Navy Blue
New Atoms 000 in Forest Green and Navy Blue

I wonder what Classic Yellow look like in person.

Atoms 000 Navy Blue and Black
Atoms 000 Navy Blue next to Black model.

Navy Blue model just like its Black counterpart, looks really sharp. I would alternate between the two as my daily shoes.

This is in no way a sponsored post by Atoms. I do like their shoes and I have paid for every pair I bought, including replacement Copper-Lined Insoles and Stretchy Laces. You can get $20 off for your first pair of Atoms shoes by clicking on this link.

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Atoms in Pink Coral

Atoms Model 000 Pink Coral Sneak Peek

First off, there are a lot of Copy n’ Paste from previous article, Atoms in Ocean Blue.

I received Atoms Model 000 in Pink Coral one week and a day after I received Atoms Model 000 in Ocean Blue.

Atoms Model 000 Pink Coral 33

From Atoms:
“This limited-run color was available to order from March 31, 2020 – April 10, 2020.”

Atoms Model 000 Pink Coral Boxed

I ordered a pair of Model 000 in Ocean Blue the day I received the email from Atoms. I took the time to decide if I would like Pink Coral colored shoes. Then I realized that I could use these shoes in Pink Coral for a totally unrelated project. I would talk about that later. So I ordered Model 000 in Pink Coral on April 10, the last day to order these limited-run colors.

Atoms Model 000 Pink Coral Boxed Top Bottom

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Atoms Shoes comes in Black, White, Black/White. New colors then were introduced in the order Gray, Neon, and Red Clay. In late March 2020, Atoms introduced Water Resistant Model 000 in Ocean Blue and Pink Coral.

Pink Coral Atoms shoes feels exactly the same like other Ocean Blue Atoms shoes and its predecessors. Same materials with previous incarnations of Atoms Shoes, with Water Resistance added. Somehow, I regretted skipping Model 000 Red Clay. Maybe someone at Atoms can help. (insert grin emoji)

Stay tuned for “Water Torture” test on both Model 000 in Ocean Blue and Pink Coral.

Atoms shoes have become the primary shoes that I wear for more than 14 Months. I have clocked over 12,000 Miles on my first pair which I still wear to this day. I did buy another pair of Model 000 Black to replace my first pair of Atoms shoes, but I haven’t got around to it, yet. Don’t ask me how I even find a way to slack on that.

This is in no way a sponsored post by Atoms. I do like their shoes and I have paid for every pair I bought, including replacement Copper-Lined Insoles and Stretchy Laces. You can get $20 off for your first pair of Atoms shoes by clicking on this link.

By the way, Atoms also sells mouth-covering masks, simply called Atoms Everyday Mask or Atoms Everyday Face Mask. Small, Medium and Large sizes in eight colors.

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Atoms in Ocean Blue

Atoms Model 000 Ocean Blue

UPDATED, MAY 19, 2020
Adding back a few missing sentences.

I’ve just received it today, Atoms Model 000 in Ocean Blue.

From Atoms:
“This limited-run color was available to order from March 31, 2020 – April 10, 2020.”

I had been asking pestering Atoms if they would make Blue version of Model 000 for almost one year. Naturally, I ordered a pair of Model 000 in Ocean Blue immediately.

Atoms Shoes comes in Black, White, Black/White. New colors then were introduced in the order Gray, Neon, and Red Clay. In late March 2020, Atoms introduced Water Resistant Model 000 in Ocean Blue and Pink Coral.

Ocean Blue Atoms shoes feels exactly the same like other Atoms shoes in different colors. Same materials with previous incarnations of Atoms Shoes, with Water Resistance added. The shade of Ocean Blue is subtle and pleasing to look at.

Stay tuned for “Water Torture” test on these Water Resistant Atoms shoes.

Atoms shoes have become the primary shoes that I wear for more than 14 Months. I have clocked over 12,000 Miles on my first pair which I still wear to this day.

This is in no way a sponsored post by Atoms. I do like their shoes and I have paid for every pair I bought, including replacement Copper-Lined Insoles and Stretchy Laces. You can get $20 off for your first pair of Atoms shoes by clicking on this link.

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