ADIDAS ADIOS 9 REVIEW | FOR INTERVALS ONLY OR MORE?

[@fiftysteps]

In a world where everything is a super stack of +35mm trainer, this is refreshing. Can't wait to get a hold of one.

[@AlexFilitti]

It is refreshing indeed and has that modern vibe to it nevertheless

[@bennipollner5240]

I love my Escalante Racer😊

[@robin29991]

Sounds absolutely amazing. Adidas bringing the Adios back to its roots but modernizing it with the LS Pro foam.

[@noscop444]

I've tried the adios 9 for about a week now. Certainly one of the most fun shoes I've tried ever! It's reminiscent of the rebel v2, v4 and the hyperion 2 but even better. Compared to the rebel, the adios 9 has better energy return and very resilient, not mushy yet it doesn't bottom out. More stable too! Definitely one of the best low stack shoes ever.

[@Carlosediaz543]

This is so refreshing like 191g and 27mm in the heel is more than enough cushion for 10k and 13.1 miles. This could also really be great for workouts as well.

[@bennipollner5240]

Even for a a Marathon This is no problem😅

[@bl00dyt0ssers]

Can't believe we are already in the 9th generation, had the 3, 5 and 6 then completely forgot about this shoe line until I saw this video. 191g is crazy light!

[@subhi2698]

1. Durability with the GCPU compound of the outsole 2. How does it compare to TS10 and Evo SL? will we be getting the TS11 soon (if we ever to belief sources from reddit?) 3. Bottoming out on more than 10km? 4. Is it too soft for road, hence this might be more suitable for track/ripping off treadmill?

[@JapanJacques]

I’ve been loving my adios 8s for the past year, have run in them for everything from 400m interval sessions to 30k+ long runs and running a full marathon in them. Somehow I even prefer them for long runs over my Boston 12s. Anyway the 9 looks awesome and I’m getting my pair tomorrow, super excited!

[@JapanJacques]

Put in some easy warmup/cooldown miles and a couple quick 2.2km intervals and I was flying in these shoes! Upper is a huge improvement, though I never had issues with the 8 either. I think they'd fare perfectly fine in a half marathon, will be running one in January so will see how they do for it.

[@eternalbliss3487]

Please update on how they feel after you use them!

[@jakeva9802]

Killin it with the content Alex👍

[@AlexFilitti]

Thank you!! Really appreciate it

[@bluesque9687]

I am absolutely buying this! Clicked on the video in a fraction of a second of spotting it!! And, obviously your review is as usual high quality and highly useful. I also think Takumi Sen 11 is going to be a banger of a shoe!

[@kommmitraus]

New heel? Perfect. Was a big problem with version 7,8.

[@fredriksvard2603]

8 heel was perfect for me

[@hanytheo457]

just walked past adidas store and saw it at 20% off. i hesitated, but went for it. it exceeded my expectation. the lightstrike pro in these felt way softer than the ones in pro 3.

[@casino9240]

These new adidas lineups, are just sooooo aesthetically pleasing! As much as I dislike the company as a whole, their designers are just top notch when it comes to the running department. I can’t wait to pick these up, in a white colorway.

[@ebayer1980]

This should be superb shoe. Better and cheaper than Nike Streakfly. Heavier, but probably more durable alrernative of Saucony Sinister

[@TolunayOrkun]

I am far more excited about this shoe than EVO SL and will probably replace my Takumi Sen 8s as Speed day training shoe.

[@JacobiusSuarinious-u2k]

I’m actually very interested in this shoe, I don’t feel like other brands really have competitive options for a low stack short distance race shoe. Between the Takumi and The Adios I am very excited to try these as most of my races are 5k-10k and sometimes feel like I’m missing that low to the ground light and fast feel that I don’t get in 40mm stack carbon race shoes.

[@LeungEddy]

Did you try asics tarther rp3 ？

[@JacobiusSuarinious-u2k]

@ never heard of it, I’ll give it a look.

[@LeungEddy]

@@JacobiusSuarinious-u2k l think tarther is better than adios8... But I don't have adios 9...

[@andriboh]

Just bought a pair of discounted Adios 8 (€ 89) for intervals and reps, so maybe I'll get the Adios 9 next year on sale.

[@Dwyane1st]

This is really exciting. I had high hopes for adios 8 because it looked like such an upgrade from the 6 and 7. But eventually it just didn't work for me one bit. Although the 8s looked a lot more fluid than the 7 in terms of sole profile, they still felt pretty clunky when running. And the stiff tuning of LSP wasn't helping either. Can't wait to try these new ones out, and if they don't work for me again I guess I just don't get along with the adios line of shoes lol

[@a_bokchoy]

Does the width feel comparable to the Adios 8? The platform definitely looks narrower.

[@runners_box]

I didn't really consider buying them, but after your video I'm seriously thinking about it :D They seem perfect for track sessions (especially if you don't want to run in spikes).

[@timmyjones9899]

Nice video. Adidas has so many options now. Could you do a top 2/3 type video to cover all bases. For example the boston vs the sl2 vs the evolution vs the adios. so many options now. I was always an adios guy as I liked that low to the ground feeling but now wear the sl2 for most runs.

[@bassgroup6841]

How does this compare to the Takumi Sen 10? Are both shoes for the same purpose? Shorter runs and intervals.

[@quirckybaldguy]

Would you say it’s comparable to the Nike Streakfly? Looks like the Streakfly 2 will be much more rigid and agressive (almost like a spike for the road), so a good alternative for a lightweight, flexible, responsive shoe for short intervals would be great and the Adios sounds like it might be exactly that!

[@AlexFilitti]

Yes it comes closer to the OG Streakfly indeed (with a bit less mushiness in the midsole...and a superior midsole compound altogether IMHO)

[@quirckybaldguy]

@ thanks! And I agree: for this kind of shoe Lightstrike Pro is the better foam… Exciting new release, this!

[@Eirikkinserdal]

And a upper that doesnt stretch over time?

[@PoetWithPace]

Thanks for this Alex. How does this compare directly with Takumi 10?

[@07Corcaigh]

It's finally here! I was waiting so long I bought the Adios 8 instead. Is this more rockered though? Still interested in it. I previously had Saucony Sinisters but the uppers wore out fast, plus they were quite narrow

[@hfurbano]

I used my Adios 8 for intervals, easy and even long runs up to 35K. Do you think Adios 9 can work for that kind of sessions?

[@OdanUrr87]

Wow, that was a lot of info in a short amount of time, kudos! I wonder how the Adios 9 will compare against the Evo SL.

[@fidru]

nice review. already owning the celio Road you have to help me justify buying this shoe. 😁 so if I want to give the adios a try my takeaway is not to buy the adios 8 and wait for the 9

[@juanansari]

Hi… How is the sizing compared to the Adios 8? Thanks!

[@joakimtollerud2172]

This looks intteresting I must say. I want a fast 10k race shoe. This one or maybe the upcoming Takumi sen 11?

[@AlexFilitti]

I'd say this is more a training companion and TS remains the race day option

[@joshuaburton4801]

I believe that the midsole consists of a nylon shank. This would make sense against your comments of it feeling more flexible than the Adios 8.

[@AlexFilitti]

Thanks Josh, that makes sense indeed and I got the confirmation it's the case. I will add this to my final verdict video.

[@MaxPiefke]

Is it comparable to the Streakfly?

[@Umbhaki]

Ive always enjoyed running up to half marathons in the Adios range, hope the 9s can also cope with 21km runs.

[@cubebeast6479]

Can you compare Adiós 9 with Puma Liberate Nitro 2 ❤

[@sennysoon]

been looking for a replacement for my Rebel V4; low-mid stack, soft, light, flexible. Might actually get this instead of the EVO SL.

[@agaloosjosh]

got the shoe recently, and the price is 7300PHP which is converted to 125usd-127usd or 119eur-120eur.

[@jjcornelio7741]

Is tjis durable for training?

[@davidg61]

Saw a Japanese video which showed it had a small nylon plate in it (I think). In this way it's quite similar to the Evo SL? Alex, any opinion on whether the Evo SL makes the Adios 9 redundant? Or are the foams different and the Adios has more bounce?

[@AlexFilitti]

Evo SL has a different foam I believe. But to be honest they're not redundant. Evo SL for everything except intervals where the Adios 9 will shine much more.

[@jeroen1989]

I thought the 9 only had a shank in the midfoot, giving some stability. Also, what is the midfoot diameter? The 8 was somewhat roomy for an adidas shoe...

[@cgazlan]

For adidas, I usually wear UK10.5. But for Adios 8 I had to downsize to UK10 because even at UK10 I still have the same length as UK10.5. Is version 9 is also long or true to size?

[@AlexFilitti]

It runs long too but I prefer my TTS nevertheless, which comes down to personal preferences

[@cgazlan]

@ thanks

[@subhi2698]

running warehouse specs said it had midfoot shank

[@Chungdol]

I really dont see the purpose of this shoe when there is the Takumi Sen... a budge option?

[@therangersinger]

Way cheaper than the takumi and performs great for intervals on the track. Makes perfect sense to me.

[@ahyeadisa7819]

what about the size compare to adios 8? i'm wearing size 7uk in adios 8. should i take 7.5uk for adios 9 because i notice that there's some cushion at the heel counter section. adios 8 got just very tiny cushion (almost none) at that section.

[@thierryung9387]

Remember Dennis Kimetto who won the Berlin marathon (2h02min57s) with Adidas Adios Boost 3 (23mm/13mm). Don't you think that shoe brands are trying to sell us everything they can and make us believe that we will soon have to run with shoes with 50 or 60mm soles? After carbon, ultra soft maximalist soles, and then what? Are we going to lose the values ​​of running and sensations? I'm not a pro-minimalism at all, but I think it's going too far. To the point that we wonder if our distance will depend on a sole height...

[@Lachlan_McDougall]

Sounds like some proper super shoes will give him a couple extra minutes 👀

[@peterledrew2556]

Yes indeed. I think that's the shoe I used for the only marathon I've done many years ago. This would actually be a significant improvement on those really. Crazy.

[@gabbechico8471]

Fashion is just history that repeat itself…

[@vincenzoesposito9373]

How does the midsole feel compared to Rebel V4?

[@sandstromj]

How is it compared to the Evo SL?

[@arthurtheaviator]

is this also good for half marathon?

[@nicklas6973]

Will it be good for fartlek runs?

[@6LJOE]

they should use nylon plate and higher stack in this one

[@brettfettbeargaming]

Would anyone wear this racing over a supershoe like the adios pro 4?

[@AlexFilitti]

I don’t think so to be honest. Maybe TS10 for a 5/10k and even that would surprise me given the benefits of a supershoe like AP4

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

How does it feel compared to evo sl?

[@AlexFilitti]

Very low to the ground, more direct, less cushioned, better fit

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

@@AlexFilitti sounds very good me !!!

[@thiagofigueiredodematos8526]

Is the tongue gusseted?

[@LeungEddy]

How about asics tarther rp3 ？

[@alb.1911]

How is possible that they still not specify in the web if there is a plate or not? The marketing department in the shoes industry still the worst I ever seen.

[@matejburian3191]

shut up and take my money! These looks lovely, would be nice companion to my adios 8

[@bildotunechi]

This has been my faithful low stack daily trainer for the past couple of years. Although the 9 looks like it has its pros, I have a feeling it's not going to be the daily replacement I was hoping for ☹️

[@AlexFilitti]

Can I ask you why? Just curious

[@bildotunechi]

@AlexFilitti sure. I found the 8 to be great for low stack daily use, and that the firmer foam provided a stable and a sensible ride. This just looks a little too crazy and unstable imo. Do you think I'm wrong? Would you happily use it daily as a mid/forefoot striker?

[@pragmaticduck1772]

I'm the same, use the 8 for workouts as well as daily runs. My worry is that the outsole looks to be cut down. Doesn't look like it will have the durability of the 8, I hope I'm wrong.

[@noscop444]

@@bildotunechi I own the adios 9 and I feel pure bliss when running. It's low stack so it's definitely more stable than the rebel v4 or the 1080 v13 imo, and also the puma dn2 if you can compare to that. I don't have the adios 8 but I definitely feel stable when landing mid/forefoot like you.

[@bildotunechi]

@@noscop444 ths is good to hear! Thank you.

[@Natan9000]

Seems like 2025 is adidas’s running year.

[@QronoZ713]

Sad that it's not track legal.

[@letitbleep2683]

Are you sure? Why wouldn't it be?

[@QronoZ713]

@letitbleep2683 Because it does not comply with World Athletics standards of sub 20 mm stack height.

[@dominikschrott7412]

What Adios 9? I want Boston 9 back! ;)

[@pragmaticduck1772]

Awesome video mate, i use the adios 8 for some daily runs (up to 10km) as well as workouts. Do you think the adios 9 will have the same durability? The outsole looks to be much less hardy (though hard to tell through video alone). Thanks for all your work mate, great stuff.

[@cubebeast6479]

Puma Liberate Nitro 2 is great shoe for intervals and 5k,10k racing. It’s very light (204g) in my size men’s UK 9. It’s got a Highly durable outsole . Do checkout Liberate 2 if you are looking for a lightweight shoe that can handle speed workouts.😊

[@pragmaticduck1772]

@cubebeast6479 oh you're a legend mate! Thanks heaps I'll definitely give it a look

[@AlexFilitti]

I think the durability will be on par with the Adios 8

[@pragmaticduck1772]

@AlexFilitti thanks mate, appreciate it. It's hard to tell through a screen what the non continental outsole is like

[@Normal-r2o]

Just bought adios 8 😢..

[@ksun-21]

It is quite disappointing because the new one seems not to have torsion bar.

[@MrFrescocotone]

Previpus one way better. The new ones too soft and no rods

[@waynemoloney3862]

Finally some sanity in the running shoe market. Those evil super stack shoes with horse shit carbon plates be gone. Adios 9, bringing the romance back to running. Feel the road! Alleluia!

[@nytiger]

*Ultraman colorway

[@geert574]

its adios adidas ever since I discovered On 😂

[@steveday8996]

On shoes are shit.

[@steveday8996]

On shoes are shit

[@rodrigogorosito4206]

finally they change that awful heel collar.....and finally a true racing flat!!!!

[@kabobsyea9985]

mate you need a rest sounds tired

[@martinnoyer1774]

Outsole looks already trashed much?! Not very durable, isn't?

[@mfmmel]

First? 🎉

[@AlexFilitti]

Yes!

[@cuthomas4664]

I see it ugly!