Adidas Adios 6 - First Run

[@Trailrunner1978]

Best shoe of the year. Ran my first half maraton in them. Set 5 K PB. I ran my first marathon in the Endorphine Speed, but should have taken Adios 6, more stable. But the Endorphine Speed is a little faster. I think it can do everything. I really think its the new Boston.

[@Runningmansam]

For me this is one of my favourite shoes this year.. I think it’s pretty much what the Boston 10 should have been in terms of stack and purpose. As I’ve alluded to in my reviews, I feel like it’s the type of shoe you can do pretty much any type of run in and works well to cushion impact even as a heavier runner

[@kofuzi]

This shoe is definitely underrated this year

[@Runningmansam]

@@kofuzi 100%

[@christosvasiliou6661]

I honestly think it works optimal for the Heavier runners(85kg+ bodyweight)..these type of runners can more easily put more impact force in order to rip the benefits of the super foam in the front in addition to a lighter runner..

[@samuelwilmer1144]

I've got 62 miles on mine. I love this shoe. Perfect commuter shoe for a track workout. It really shines in any kind of speedwork and I got it for 80$. For the money I don't think this shoe can be beat.

[@eulogyforadream]

I ran in the Boston 9 twice this week. Such a good shoe. The Adios 6 is now on my radar.

[@jordans1712]

I appreciate the review but I LOVE the fam going off in the background! Keepin it real!

[@andrewbostic2087]

Perfect timing! I was just about to buy these!

[@matthewledvina8323]

Best shoe of the year by far. It’s the platonic ideal of a running shoe. Perfection.

[@Runningmansam]

I said the same in my reviews. Definitely one of my favourite shoes this year

[@Miguelduron7]

Respectfully dude stop lying to yourself

[@stefan2338]

Not perfect, but kind of a "swiss army knife" of running shoe. It's my can-do-everything shoe when I travel.

[@ianlowe4126]

Thanks Kafuzi for reviewing this shoe been hoping you would. I’m up to around 80 miles in mine now and I absolutely love them but for the first 40 miles or so I couldn’t make up my mind if I liked them or hated them. They could feel like the best shoe in my rotation and the worst on the same run but glad I stuck with them because the more miles you put on them the looser and better they get. Be interesting to see if you feel the same when you add more miles to yours. Great in depth video as always. Ian 🇬🇧

[@crazylalo11]

I picked mine up two months ago and ran a 15k in them. Love love love the shoe. Reviews stating it as the “Boston successor” is what made me buy it and I think that description is accurate. Really enjoyed your first run video and can’t wait for your next review on it.

[@tieloo8842]

liked before anything else 👀 pretty sure many have been waiting for this review!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

[@warrenl3545]

I love the suede overlay and being a nod to the heritage of the adizero.

[@kofuzi]

is that where it comes from? it always struck me as a bit anachronistic, but that would make sense

[@MiracleWarriors]

I just saw the Adios 6 in a blue and green colorway! So , so, so beautiful !

[@Supafloppy]

Signal Green for the win. 🎉

[@enricodipietrofilmmaker]

Finally! Thank you kofuzi! Hope to see a Boston 10 vs Adios 6 video in the future. I loved the Boston 9!

[@DarkPa1adin]

when Takumi Sen 8 comes out, we need you to compare them! :) thanks Michael!

[@RyanBalmes]

Bought these for my 10k race this past summer. Got my 10k PR on that race and just recently felt fast on a Thanksgiving 5k race that I didn’t even seriously train for. The shoes feel fun and fast. I’m hesitant to go run in them as a daily trainer, as I’ve used it primarily as a racer and fast workouts. I look forward to your future videos with these shoes. I agree with you that the heel felt a tad loose.

[@stickonatree]

That running fit is just on point 🔥

[@basilagency]

Very accurate assessment Sir !) mine are a bit long but great fit. Light and airy and perfect for intervals. Tempo and track AND the only shoes I’m my rotation I can wear as casual trainers with jeans - keep up the good work!

[@viviileee]

Love your intro into the video and your running outfit colors! It suits you so well! Thank you for the shoe review!

[@IsaacMedrano]

I ran my marathon PB in Berlin 2016 in the Adios Boost. Thus, as I test the desire of returning to the Marathon the Adios 6 will be the type of shoe I'll start the journey. Depending on how my body reacts to the training and racing in this shoe I'll decide on dabbling with the Takumi Sen 8/9.

[@tonylane536]

I agree that these feel like a good successor to the Boston 9. I feel that there is more cushioning than the B9 (but firm) and that they are more responsive. These shoes could be used for daily miles but definitely show their true colours when you pick up the pace. In fact, the problem with using them for daily miles is that you would probably end up running at a faster pace than intended. I find them very efficient, so you can pick up the pace without too much effort. I also have the Boston 10, which I really like for long miles but the Adios 6 feels more natural. I have a number of Adidas shoes and always wear a UK9 (apart from the Boston 7 when I had to go half a size up). I first ordered a pair of the Adios 6 in UK9 and found that my toes were right at the end. I switched to a UK9.5 which is much better for me.

[@barrelvisor]

Great shoe and one that Mr Bud put me onto. I have a new fleet of shoes to try when I recover from injury!

[@vicius23]

Cant wait to see Takumis and Streakflys.

[@tnaft9648]

Just picked mine up today for $50! Wasn't planning on buying shoes at the outlet mall but couldn't resist for that kind of a deal. Will be trying them out in the next, and looking forward to it!

[@michaeldwilson1471]

I've really been looking forward to this review. Thanks!

[@andreasmaher8749]

At slower speeds this shoe felt like a brick to me but at race pace it softens up. Also took a few runs to kind of break in the foam for me. Im liking this for 5 to 10k races....

[@sledge144]

Great review. Just ordered them for 84 euro's. Can't wait. If I could just give one small point of criticism, I would leave the text with the stats of your run a few seconds longer on screen. I had trouble processing the info in the time it was on screen. But maybe that's because my brain is just like my running: slower than I'd like ;)

[@zaidani89]

Well done ko!!!

[@mopoffool]

Yes, I agree with you that this new outsole is deadening the ride somehow, and I would also say that it's partly responsible for why the Adios 6 does *not* feel like the Boston 9 (with the dual foam also playing a role). I only have 20 miles on mine and really don't like them so far (and I was a fan of the old Adios and Bostons), but I'll keep trying in hopes that wearing down the outsole a little will loosen up the ride some. Unfortunately, the shoe will always have lightstrike in the heel, though, which is my vote for the crappiest foam on the market today. Boost was so much better (as is lightstrike pro, obviously). My love for Adidas has been so abused over the last few years that I may not even try the Takumi Sen 8. (Note: I did a double-take when you said lots of Adidas shoes run a bit long. This is evidently because until a couple years ago they all ran short and everybody complained that they had to size up, so Adidas finally responded by elongating the very tip of their shoes without actually changing the rest of the geometry. It's typical of the slapdash designing of today's Adidas).

[@kofuzi]

Is that really why they’re all long? 🧐

[@mopoffool]

It's a likely story.

[@raincloud1427]

I have been using Adios 6 for almost 1 year and i love it. Great shoe!!

[@Chicago_Jayhawk]

Fellow Chicagoan here--you ran on my normal route lol on Lakefront Trail next to Ohio Street Beach. Love the Adios 6.

[@BrendaAndriese]

I just love this shoe. I do my intervals and runs up to 10K in them. They also fit my narrow feet like a dream.

[@soundofenigma]

Got it recently at 50% off and I'm glad to ran on this so far. Compliments my Magic Speed very well. Planning to stock on a 2nd pair of these. Would love to see a shoe battle between the Adios 6 vs. Vomero 16 or Adios 6 vs. Magic Speed.

[@kofuzi]

50% is quite a deal

[@KyleMcCueRunning]

I definitely need to try out a shoe with lightstrike in it. Kofuzi run outfit was 10/10 here man. The mustard yellow top and brown tights looked great with the shoes ✌🏼

[@kofuzi]

thanks! really branching out with the colors here. not sure if it worked

[@Karlm01]

Adios 6 is my favorite none carbon shoe i found it fast and snappy

[@chris_mcc_]

The Adios 6 is on my ‘try’ list, but have a Beacon, Liberate, Rebel and Razor 3 still to work through first! Great review Mike 👍🏻

[@cheekster777]

Recently picked up a pair of these myself. Blue and Screaming Green colour way. 😎 I fancied the Tokyo Olympics Limited Edition like yours Mike but thought it might be hard keeping the White suede trim etc clean.

[@johnpaulsalcedo3107]

Finally!!! I've been waiting for this review. I've been torn on which to buy. The Boston 10 or the Adios 6. They're almost, just almost the same...

[@johnpaulsalcedo3107]

Thank you for reviewing thus pair. Hopefully you could do a comparison on the Boston 10... Keep up the good work and keep it up!!!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

It´s a great shoe for intervals and tempo. I have seen people complaining of being too narrow but it goes well for me. Definitely not an easy day shoe and you need to push up the pace to get the best of it. I would not hesitate to get a 2nd pair (I am tempted to..)

[@TheChessPlayer1956]

Interesting shoe. I just recently got into the brand with "Adizero's" RC3(racer/speed work) and the SL20.2(daily trainer). Both budget cost!! I'm liking Adidas so far Ko. Hope you and the family had a great Thankgiving. I did. Being a lifetime bachelor, friends invited me over🙂

[@kofuzi]

The RC definitely confuses me

[@cameronthaijohnson]

Yeah the outsole felt like it kinda ruined the ride for me. The rubber feels very thick and hard and makes the shoe surprisingly slappy. I think the midsole is fine and that is largely a result of the outsole.

[@raymondvergara4255]

I love the design and looks of it the fit becomes well after i used the other eyelets for me its its just like a brick on the heels but when you start working on speeds using the forefoot its a fun shoes, you right about the outsoles on point that it is very dense that it affects the midsole

[@raymondvergara4255]

And using as a casual shoes sometimes 😊

[@victory4life00]

Can we get a Boston 10 comparison vid with this shoe?

[@Martha-fluterunner]

I’m sure I’d like these as a big fan of the Boston 8 (original all-Boost version) and Boston 9. I’m glad I stocked up on Boston 9’s, though, so this would be redundant for me at this point. And I am intrigued to try to upcoming Takumi Sen 8. I’ll be curious to hear how the Adios 6 feel after more miles.

[@cesarasdrubal8371]

Review the takumi

[@kofuzi]

Maybe. On the one hand, it’s so different from past Takumi Sen. On the other hand, is it different enough from the Adios Pro 2?

[@fareedingram4626]

@ Kofuzi .. I just started running 🏃‍♂️ .. I noticed when you run heels don’t hit the ground .. an you land under your body .. Can you do a running form video !! Please !! Thank you 🙏 for ya time & patience !! ..

[@stevedonaghy5515]

The RC3 is also a bit reminiscent of the Adios 5 - I've enjoyed running in it this year. Sorry if someone's already mentioned this.

[@kofuzi]

I think its certainly worth repeating. I'm glad that the takumi sen 8 is differentiating from the RC series. I really couldn't figure out what was the difference last year (other than a mm or two of stack height).

[@maxloncar2758]

I have boston 10..is fenomenal sheoe,specially if you're heavy runner,very stable,shine on 4.20 perkm,only, only hell counter is little too high, and I have little issue but I hope that is on beginning,they are so durable, better of some Nike..like pegasus..to mushy

[@nevue_winding]

On sale at Adidas in specific color ways for $84 which is a great deal.

[@JohnAzzi430]

god I wish these things would go on sale. last year you could get Boston 9's for $60, but none of the newest adidas line have gone on sale since the summer launch.

[@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392]

Hearing the kids in the background was unexpectedly calming while watching this review. hm 🤔interesting.. Nice change.

[@kofuzi]

Filmed this while they were in their thanksgiving dessert pie sugar high

[@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392]

@@kofuzi Hahaha aww.

[@timtrenholm3698]

I didn't realize that the Lightstrike Pro went through the entire shoe, top to bottom. I thought it rode on top of a layer of normal Lightstrike.....Now I need to reconsider this shoe. Thanks Kofuzi!

[@timtrenholm3698]

Wow...the discounts on the Adidas Canada website are crazy, no wonder all the Pro 2's and Prime X are sold out. Just picked up a pair of Adios 6 for 50% off! Crazy. At that price, even if I hate the shoe outside it will probably make for a decent treadmill shoe. LOL

[@timtrenholm3698]

4 runs and 40KM so far, and between 5km and MP it feels really good. Slower then that and it feels pretty dead, but stable. I suspect at my slower paces I'm hitting further back and not utilizing the LightStrike Pro. But the regular LS and torsion bar provide me a level of stability which I really appreciate on days when I need it. And absolutely loving this shoe on the treadmill.

[@miket9724]

Reminds me of the Pegasus turbo 2. Might have to cop a pair for every day running

[@kofuzi]

I really like this one

[@jonathandougan5446]

I have these and are good. At 9.20 there’s a mention of how the light strike pro foam has a better effect than the hard foam on the rest of the shoe. Which adidas running shoe gives more of that feel (light strike pro foam) throughout ?

[@kofuzi]

Takumi Sen 8, Adios Pro 2, and Prime X have all-lightstrike pro midsoles. They also all have carbon rods.

[@yakiweiss546]

I really like the Boston 9 ride. but I would like to know how the Adios 6 compared to Asics Evoride 2?

[@kuztro02]

Hello! I want a more faster/tempo day shoe in my rotation. Should I get the Adios 6, the Rebel V2, or the Endorphin Speed? Thanks!

[@runningwithstelvio]

I believe Adidas used the wrong name for this shoe, quite misleading, because it is far from an Adios .... and the thick outsole makes the shoe so stiff at beginning that you cannot even feel the benefit of the Lightstrike pro.foam.. that's a pity! If you like the previous version of the Adios I would suggest to have a look to the Adidas RC3, which basically it is the same but without boost in the heel

[@kofuzi]

also a very good alternative

[@HI-pi1er]

I’ve had 3 pairs of endorphins speeds but I’m keen to try new shoe . This might be the one .

[@kofuzi]

I think this would be a good option

[@suryopras]

100 miles review Ko?

[@cakej1]

Looks nice. Adidas has so many light shoes. I've been really enjoying New Balance lineup, but I might check out some Adidas next year.

[@Runningmansam]

One of my favourite shoes this year

[@lindal986]

They do have a vintage look, like club c or air force 1, an Adidas for the rest of us. Price?

[@chinitopogi7511]

hi kofuzi can This be used by a high arc foot runner

[@leyasuMD]

Good review as always. I had Adios 6 before and i wore it down, i used it as my intervals, fartleks or just want to run in a fast pace. What can you recommend as an alternative similar to adios 6? Since Adios 6 is not available now here in the philippines and im looking for an alternative shoe. Thank you.

[@Ratman-44]

Use code ALLOUT40 in the checkout for 40% man

[@trainbyday12]

I’m gonna trust this guy about shoes

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@doctordentistesquire]

Thank you sir! ☝️💪👊👍 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

[@boti2305]

Michael, would you say Adidas's torsion system make them kind of stability shoes? What would be the difference between Asics Gt 2000 system and the one used in Adidas?

[@kofuzi]

to answer your first question, kind of. Adidas torsion systems started out as a way to prevent excessive torsional twisting. but a few years ago, they morphed into torsion control + plate type systems. so they're stilled called torsion systems, but I think they're more like non-carbon fiber plates. the difference between that and what's in a traditional stability system like the GT2000 is that the GT2000 also utilizes differential foam densities to prevent excessive compression due to overpronation. in other words, some parts of the foam are much stiffer than others. plus, the degree of torsion control is substantially different. and, there are other structural elements in that shoe that prevent the foot from moving/sliding around too much, like rigid elements in the heel cup. I hope that makes sense.

[@boti2305]

@@kofuzi thank you

[@olgapereverzeva9145]

Hello. Novablast 2 or Novablast 1 for less price?

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

Takumi SEN 8 is a different shoe now! It’s no Adios4/5 successor anymore

[@kofuzi]

the 8 is a departure from the 7, for sure. but I think the idea of it as the road "flat" for 5k-10k still applies. it seems to have distinguished itself from the RC this year, with the Takumi Sen clearly being the race day option

[@SilentSoldier7]

Kofuzi, if you see this comment: What are your thoughts on training in plated shoes? I was recently fortunate enough to get a pair of metaspeed skies and metaspeed edge for very cheap and dont know how to use them. Thanks for everything.

[@kofuzi]

I don't think you'd want to train in a carbon plated shoe every day, but that has nothing to do with the the carbon, per se (as far as I know, there is nothing in the literature saying carbon plated shoes are detrimental or pose an injury risk). using a carbon plated shoe every day would be like driving only a supercar every day. great for the track. and I suppose you could commute with it to work every day and take it to Ikea and stuff. but it's not always the best tool for the job. different types of shoes exist to cater to different types of runs, like easy runs, recovery runs, workouts, track days, or races.

[@SilentSoldier7]

@@kofuzi so reserved for those tempo runs/interval days/the rare special long distance run?

[@treboltreacy9498]

I feel the same way 😉👍🏻🇵🇷

[@polobuncharsiew]

is this good for normal pace run or only benefits kick in when going for performance speed

[@kofuzi]

for some, it can be a daily trainer. I've used it that way and it is pretty good.

[@sankarshr7065]

whats ur take on the number of miles it can handle?

[@elgianka]

It can be a competitor for new balance fuelcell rebel v2? Or both are complementary?

[@kofuzi]

I would use the two similarly

[@elgianka]

@@kofuzi thanx for your recommendation man, I Will test adios 6 this weekend

[@JamesNeee]

Are those the Janji Track Pants or the Groundwork Tights?

[@kofuzi]

groundwork tight

[@Supafloppy]

Still managed to store a spare pair of Boston 9's earlier this year on sale. As much as this shoe intrigued me it quite underrated. Caved and took the Boston 10 for longer steady runs. 😓

[@lyamkhanm1221]

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[@willwilling4728]

Ko, I wouldn't recognize you while out running in those colors. Are getting away from greys and blacks?

[@kofuzi]

probably not. just bringing in the color as an accent

[@carlosfernandez6477]

Is this like the Adidas version of the Pegasus 38?

[@kofuzi]

no

[@soundofenigma]

More like the Vomero 16 counterpart.

[@thierryung9387]

Halleluja! A racer without carbon plate...

[@gallagherii]

This sounds like the SL20 kinda bargain last year.

[@kofuzi]

I think describing this as an SL20 but with a touch of LS Pro would be apt

[@michaelbicknell6385]

Please put a goose compilation together for your next run inspiration video! 🦆

[@desmondchan9766]

woot woot first comment & view!

[@kofuzi]

Yo!

[@rowei2019]

wow

[@BenjaminHo78]

What's the sizing/width like? I'm in US8.5 for pretty much all my shoes (Endorphin Pro, liberate nitro, Reebok energy 3), but US9 in my SL20 (primarily because of width as I have moderately wide feet). What size to get for adios 6?

[@kofuzi]

I'd go with what has worked with you for Adidas running shoes

[@DeeGee69]

I'm curious about the model and brand of your leggings there ;)

[@kofuzi]

janji groundwork tight. review coming soon

[@treboltreacy9498]

Grreat Kofuzi and hi 👋🇵🇷🙏🏻 just send for mine 😀 price is great 👍🏻

[@menjackim]

I bought this shoe, but legs really hurts. Achilles and Gastrocnemius want to explode...

[@kofuzi]

sorry to hear that. hope you can return or exchange

[@markoljustina]

..just try them in store; they feel like Speed

[@pam00088]

I would put money on the fact that Adidas don't understand the Adidas lineup! Their approach seems to be to throw as many different shoes as possible at the market to see what sticks.

[@kofuzi]

I think there’s a lot of experimentation going on. But I think that’s happening at all the brands to some extent these days. The finance bros are building shoe lineups by price point. But I think a lot of runners would rather have a fewer number of SKUs that make sense across the brand.

[@nurbek86]

I think kofuzi should be 1mln subs an easy

[@kofuzi]

that's very kind of you to say

[@RemyBReel]

Takumi Sen you say.. 🤔 Big fan of my Adios 4 and enjoying Boston 9. Will have to seek out Takumi. Also looks like SL20 came and went - just like the Sub2 🤷🏿‍♂️ Thanks Adidas

[@kofuzi]

another shoe worth considering if you loved the Adios 4 is the RC 3

[@AGC828]

Great time to buy. CSN can get a$30 discount. Not a lot but it's better then paying full price. It's odd to me tht Adidas would only have 2 running shoes that are like "flats". Thaat there aren't many more models. Focusing on high stack height shoes. Odd Adidas sends certain colour ways to only the odd country. E.g. Adidas Canada only gets the black wtih white or silver or blue 3-strip Adios 6....no white w/ black 3-stripe and orange heel tab...

[@joey.h14]

Boston 10 sucks, please don’t buy, i got a knee injury back in September and i’ve had it since then, and it’s almost December. the shoes age horribly, the heel of the shoe tore so now there’s essentially a hole from the achilles flare all the way through the weird orange padding on the outside. horribly designed shoe, very unhappy with it. ended up getting the Hoka Carbon X2’s and those are everything i wanted in this boston.

[@kevrunsascott]

Tbh - with those colours and overlays - they can double up as embarrassing dad shoes.

[@kofuzi]

For real? I have this colorway for the Prime X, Adios Pro 2, Boston 10, and the Adios 6. And I think it is so good

[@kevrunsascott]

@@kofuzi I don’t doubt it looks good. I have the same Adios 6. Just the suede overlays looks like my dads trainers from the 90s lol.

[@recguerra3]

@@kevrunsascott well there's a Brazilian youtuber that just reviewed Adios 6, and he told the suede overlay and the shoe front are precisely a homage to old school Adios 1-4 pre boost. So I guess you are right, maybe the design team just wanted it to look "old" as a homage.

[@robbristle5642]

Shut those kids up.