Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2 Review: The best value carbon racing shoe?

[@TheEltev]

Ran a marathon in these a couple weeks back, my first supershoe and it helped to my first sub 3 hour. So it will always a place in my heart. I do feel it uncomfortable/unstable at lower paces

[@TheRunTesters]

Congrats on the sub3!

[@vinky793]

I buy pair of this shoes 3 day before my target HM race , I brake my record for almost 3 mins , from 1:23:15 to 1:20:49 (course was around 100m longer) . I haven't ever wear super shoes (regullary I used ultraboost or solar glide/boost) . First experiance was amazing. I would say that this shoes gives me around 1min in HM race. I can highly recomend it!

[@cheekster777]

I’m considering a pair of these. Thanks for the review, Nick. 🙏

[@tomclowes5874]

I own the Aaapro2, it's my only super shoe so have little to compare with but I really enjoy running in it and have set PBs

[@TheRunTesters]

Nice Tom. If it's working for you, no need to change it either.

[@peter7371]

Having the Vaporfly (both 1 & 2) and the alphafly, I was very excited to try these. They simply do not convince me, I will keep using them for workouts and some long runs but I had to change the lacing from under to over in order to get some sort of lockdown. The upper is very nice indeed but to me it does not give me that pop that the aforementioned shoes do. Even the endorphin speed feels so much better and faster than these. Love the channel guys!

[@TheRunTesters]

That's really interesting to hear your take Pedro. And glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@chris1806]

which one is better - adios pro 2 or endorphin pro 2

[@legendamian]

That was definitely worth the wait! Great review! I ran my first marathon in it a few weeks back and was able to do my sub-4 hour goal easily

[@legendamian]

I've also got a size up btw. Usually i go for 43-43,5 for Adidas shoes. But this was the first one where it was to tight for me in the midfoot. I don't have extremely wide feet, but wider then usual and it hurt in my normal size. The shoe is narrow. So i got size 44, and so it was a bit longer then usual but it actually ran more stable from my perspective then the Adios Pro 1, which i had in my normal size. And i think that's due to the extra length.

[@chrismcfarlane8996]

Well done mate.

[@fergusdenoon1255]

1 year later... picked up a pair in TKMax for £40

[@Benakhawlhring]

when i tried this shoe for the first time i had 30secs advantage in 1.6 mile running, but i had a pain in my right calf, but i don't have that pain when i wore it often

[@chucky1golf]

Great on flat roads lightstrike pro feels squishy underfoot slightly firmer than Invincibles. Tried these on again this week but went home for Saucouny Pro3 sooo much better.

[@Johnvdubable]

I'm not a runner by a long shot but do short runs daily. After just 4 runs of 4 miles each the carbon rods snapped on 1 shoe.

[@livegreatalways]

Excellent review. I'm convinced to buy a pair but still waiting for the opportunity. Still no luck after 2 launches. Nike Vaporflies seem to be the only super shoes that are readily available in my country.

[@TheRunTesters]

Yeah, these shoes do seem a little harder to get hold of than is ideal.

[@jamesridley7925]

Prices always interesting in different regions….here (Australia) the local non-sale prices are vaporfly 2 $310, RC Elite 2 $320, Metaspeed sky $330, adios pro 2 $360, alpha fly $375. At those prices the Adios pro 2 just doesn’t get a look in for me.

[@TheRunTesters]

Hi James, that's really interesting that the Adios Pro 2 come in more expensive. Given those prices Vaporfly 2 would probably be top of our list. Wonder if Adidas isn't shipping as much volume in Aus so it costs more to distribute? Nike maybe has a larger overall market there perhaps?

[@jamesridley7925]

These days when I run and there is another runner coming toward me, first thing I do is check out what runners they are wearing! For sure Nike has more market share here, yet whenever I order from their online store, it comes via eshopworld in Belgium. Hands down their distribution network is better than any other brand in my experience. I am lucky enough to have the adios pro 1 in screaming orange colourway and as good a shoe as it is, I still prefer my vapors 😃. Love the channel guys, keep up the great work.

[@Scary1007]

got mine yesterday for $70 at Marshalls

[@leonal2680]

From my personal experience the Adios Pro 1 (OG) is the faster and better shoe. You can see that many Adidas runners still prefer V1 over V2 in races

[@TheRunTesters]

Hi Leon, (Kieran here), I think I tend to agree. For me it's a lot about the comfort overall. Pro 1 just feels better on the foot.

[@taylor1212eminem]

I feel that v1 is a better long distance cruiser with a more natural feeling upper that you can’t feel. v2 feels way snappier but slightly softer foam. Feels like I’m just lightly tapping the ground with the v2 being more on the forefoot. The v1 sinks you into a deeper heel to toe stride.

[@chris1806]

which one is better - adios pro 2 or endorphin pro 2

[@pb74205]

I have this shoe. Felt like I was tipping over anytime there was a bank in the road. Thanks for the review though.

[@nicholasrattray8186]

Boston colourway looks really good. Never tried either the 1 or 2. But think I would need to strengthen my ankles a bit. Considering the Asics Metaspeed Sky. Also seen videos showing images of a possible Alphafly 2, which should be interesting.

[@TheRunTesters]

The Alphafly 2 protos we've seen do look interesting.

[@beatenbytheclown]

Thought I was the only one who prefers the upper on the Adios Pro 1.

[@TheRunTesters]

You are not alone. (Kieran here) When you put them on side by side, it's really clear to me (and my feet) that the Pro 1 just feels more comfortable on the foot. Might not be like that for everyone but I think there's a noticeable difference.

[@joeyslaptop]

Mine were nearly a full size larger than my prior Adidas shoes (adidas Men's Terrex Speed Ultra, which were true to size). I wear an 8-8.5. I got 7.5 of these, and they're still about .25 sizes too big. Maybe mis-tagged? But, I also first purchased size 8. And they were definitely too big. Also, they don't have the best arch support. So, I stuck in my old adidas Men's Terrex Speed Ultra insoles on top of the built-in insoles. They still have a high toe box, and give me hot spots on the bottoms my big toes on both feet. So, maybe I should have bought a full size smaller than normal. Is that normal for race-day shoes? Glad I've put some miles on them in advance to learn this and to get familiar with them. I've put about 26 miles on them so far. At least they fit better than my Boston 11s. Basically, I absolutely loved my white and black adidas Men's Terrex Speed Ultra. I haven't been able to find a better pair of shoes.

[@lvalday]

Is lightstrike Pro durable? How many miles would you expect to get out of the shoe before the foam loses "the magic"?

[@TheRunTesters]

Hard to say, I've (Nick) got maybe 180-200km-ish on the Pro 1 from what I can remember and feels just as good atm. Will try and update down the line but we rarely get to fully max out a shoe with all the testing of new releases! I'd expect them to last a fair while though, 400km+, but it's guesswork.

[@livegreatalways]

@@TheRunTesters my AAAPro 1 is reaching 500km. Still great and is my fav. go-to long run workout shoes at the moment.

[@marcusj4467]

@@TheRunTesters what do you do with all the shoes ? :)

[@StephenAmaguinJr]

Been seriously looking to buy this but I got the Saucony Pro 2, VaporFly 2. How do these compare? And would it be worth the purchase?

[@TheRunTesters]

Generally I (Nick) would say that if you have the Vaporfly, there's little need to pick up another carbon racing shoe, especially as you also have another great one in the Saucony. The Adios Pro 2 is good but I still prefer the Vaporfly myself, and even if you did like the Adios Pro more it would be very close I expect.

[@StephenAmaguinJr]

@@TheRunTesters thanks for the reply!

[@chris1806]

which one is better - adios pro 2 or endorphin pro 2

[@darrenharley7977]

Hi. I'm looking to buy these but have heard differing views on the sizing. I'm usually a (UK) Size 10 in Nike and Asics, but had to buy a Size 11 a couple of years ago when I bought Adidas Bostons. Would you recommend I get a size 11 in these as per my other Adidas, or stick to a size 10 as per my Nike shoes? Thanks :)

[@TheRunTesters]

I'd (Nick) say that the Adios Pro 2 has a much more 'normal' size than the old Bostons used to (I used to go up a half size at least in them too). I'd say you'll most likely be OK in the size you wear with other brands, that's what I found to be fine with the Pro 2.

[@darrenharley7977]

@@TheRunTesters Great, many thanks for the advice Nick 👍

[@LetlotloLaBokoni]

I need help, I currently use Tempo next% for some races and longer/fast training and considering replacing with the adios pro 2. They are heavily discounted in my region to about £100. I have alpha as my primary race shoes, would you recommend the Pro 2?

[@guitarro1972]

Where does the RC Elite fall into the conversation? Why is there no mention for New Balance?

[@TheRunTesters]

Hi it’s a shoe we have several vids on the channel about if you’d like more info. It’s not one Kieran has tested so we didn’t cover it here. In terms of comparison it’s softer and very comfortable compared to the Adios 2, prob a bit less speedy for me (Nick).

[@juancaperez2000]

Question? Does the outsole in the V2 last longer than the V1.

[@TheRunTesters]

Hi JC, (Kieran here), on mine having put in close to 100 miles in the Pro 2 and the more than that in the Pro 1, they seem to be the same. Neither is particularly badly worn.

[@Benakhawlhring]

i have 2 super shoes adios pro 2 and Nike Zoom tempo next, this one have stronger Carbon and it spring up the legs stronger than Nike

[@tlabuscagne]

Picked up a pair of these for £79.99 in TK Max and feeling like I got a real bargain.

[@michaelnelson5140]

Me too 😊

[@anthonygilbert8042]

The Adios Pro 2 is the most expensive in my collection, because I have never seen it with a discount. I paid the full £180 retail, compared with £152 for Alphafly and £134 for Vaporfly. RRP is less relevant for Nike, with many offers available.

[@breezle123]

you shouldve waited dude theyre 140 rn on running warehouse

[@anthonygilbert8042]

@@breezle123 Saw them for £120 recently. Considering I've only put 100 miles on them so far waiting would have been the right choice, but without trying them I wouldn't have known I preferred the Alphafly.

[@Henrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

I got mine £73 from tk maxx 😂 (no boxes tho)

[@grease112]

Did he just say Pee-yew-ma for PUMA ? 🤣

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

More or less stable than the Prime x

[@JL-00]

From my personal experience the Adios Pro 2 is more fat, more slow, and less durable than other shores with carbon plate. Nike vaporfly y better, and Asics Metaspeed Sky the best. I have de three shores.

[@ericsuryajaya_dds]

@JL would the metaspeed sky be the better option vs ADP 2 for a marathon?

[@chris1806]

which one is better - adios pro 2 or endorphin pro 2

[@JL-00]

@@ericsuryajaya_dds YES. For all distances.

[@JL-00]

@@chris1806 I don't have de metaspeed pro. I've metaspeed sky, but the Saucony is more light. For trainnigs metaspeed sky is better for far away. For marathon I don't know but for marathon better Nike or Asics.

[@JoutarouKuujou1]

2nd

[@TheRunTesters]

Gotta be quicker Joutarou. 😂

[@thedarkpassenger331]

The inconvenient truth is that supershoes only really work for elite guys and not even all of them (basically East Africans and Japanese). But the average guy is not running faster than 10, 20 or even 30 years ago... so while a £180 shoe might be cheap in the current distorted market one can probably get to the same results using, say, a Floatride Energy on sale at 50 quids... food for thought. Good review though... 🙂

[@fgc194]

In what way do supershoes only work for elite runners? This goes against my personal experience, sub-elites, KZbinrs and studies..

[@TheRunTesters]

It’s an interesting idea but I (Nick) would love to know what your inconvenient truth is based on, since it seems to contradict all available evidence?

[@TheRunTesters]

We spoke to a researched looking into this exact question right now. We're hoping to share the findings when they're in. But there's plenty of anecdotal evidence out there to suggest non elites benefit too.

[@FarisSalman]

I think I get where this 'inconvenient truth' came from. I'm assuming the 'gain' obtained from the shoes, 1-4% (or along that range) performance. But you're forgetting about another thing these super shoe provide the user other than performance uplift, is that how your feet in not as beaten compared to, Energy v3, for example. Of course I can, say, use Energy v3 for threshold repeats @ 3:30 min/km, whereas this maybe like tempo pace for elite runners or they can do this in, say, Rebel v2. But my leg is 'happier' after these session when I use AAAPro2. *I* am happier and can push harder when I use these kind of shoes. These factor is not necessarily accounted in the 4% (or whatever percentage the mechanical assistance provide the wearer).

[@drbarx]

I agree completely. I have supershoes and yet I am still slower than I was when I was 20 years younger. Clearly they don't work.