Best Adidas Running Shoes for Heavy Runners

Alex and Chad are back for another edition of Big Guy Shoe Reviews, this time covering their favorite Adidas running shoes!
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[@Believeintherun]

Sorry about the audio on this one, not sure what happened. Hope you enjoy! Feel free to ask any questions in the comments, Chad or Alex will probably respond.

[@mbrackmann8]

Big dudes are back! Keep bringing these boys back. I’m 6’4” 210lbs. It’s hard to relate to a lot of the running shoe reviewers out there sometimes lol

[@Believeintherun]

More to come!

[@coreyadcock]

6'3 225...down from 275 the beginning of the year. It's a struggle for sure to find the right shoes. Knees and calves fight each other for who can hurt today! Great to get perspectives from different types.

[@chadwzimm]

Bunch more content on its way, and we will churn out more for you all!

[@baseball90242]

Make sure you subscribe and hit that notification button

[@pbnotj1]

love these guys ! I run daily and for my genetics and age I probably will always be closer to these guys’ weight than Thomas or Robbie. Shoes may perform differently for guys over 190- 200 lbs !

[@miknery400]

These guys should really be featured more. You have no idea how massive the "heavy runner" community is! Breaks the stereotype of how a runner should look like. Keep it up!

[@Sgtgee]

My fellas are back! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 the Adios Pro 3s and Boston 12s are in my rotation currently and couldn’t be happier with the cushioning for my now dropped down from 210lb to 192lbs. I’ve commented before but after that foot injury and being cleared to run again for over two years I am destined to get back to my 6’0 160lb shape! Awesome video as always my guys. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@chadwzimm]

Just ran in my Boston 12s today!

[@pbnotj1]

Same size as you in mid 40s happy if I can stay less than 200 lbs used to be 160-180 when I was faster , but in my 40s unlikely to reach that weight but so happy to still be running!

[@the_sambassador]

Been waiting for this!

[@threericebowls]

Love these big fellas series

[@samhill2655]

Been wanting a big dude perspective on different popular running shoes, and more specifically the midsole responsiveness. Always felt there could be hidden gems out there that would be perfect for a heavier stride that was perhaps underwhelming for someone that weighs all of 150 lbs soaking wet, and vice versa. Would love to get feedback on shoes the running community generally loves, for example the Endorphin Speed 2, but felt flat and lifeless to me under my weight & compression. Nice work. Keep it up!

[@JeremyGiese]

Glad to see big folks giving their picks. Represent! I’m 6’2 190-193lbs primarily bball player moving into running world over the last few years so anyone taller and even heavier, I tend to take on their opinions way better than someone very light. Theyre not wrong but their experience 90% I can’t related Drew from WearTesters I’m always asking his opinion on running gear

[@chadwzimm]

Drew and I chat regularly about shoes and gear. Mostly we talk about length of apparel issues.

[@robbiemcdade]

Great video guys! I'm a 96kg 6'2 runner relatively new to the sport (4 years). Love watching shoe reviews before I part with my hard earned cash. I'm starting to realise, shoes that suit lighter runners, don't necessarily work for me and visa versa. Prime X 2 Strung- since their release, I wanted to try them as I suspect they will work really well for me, but been put off by the negative reviews about weight/price etc. There are suddenly some great discounts on this shoe in the UK (Ive managed to bag a pair for less £'s than my Boston 12's) which eliminates the price issue. After watching this again its given me the re-assurance to roll the dice, order a pair and give them a go. Thanks for representing heavier runners and keep up the good work!

[@oli_jens]

Bigger dude here (225lbs) and I'm enjoying my Adizero SL pair so far, got it for 50% off so can't complain. I like it enough that I might try to find a pair of Boston 12s when these are worn out.

[@coreyadcock]

Between being over 200 and sized 13+ the struggle is real. I had wondered what yall thought of the ap3. I need a tempoish shoe and it keeps coming up Thanks guys

[@chadwzimm]

AP3 is a great shoe!

[@ferretdance03]

My size 15 wearing self wishes I could buy a size 13.

[@coreyadcock]

@@ferretdance03 I ment to say over 13 but it didn't come across. 14s anyway.

[@nealdieker]

Appreciate "the big dudes" giving some reviews. 205lbs over here and I've been telling my other bigger friends Adidas is where it's at with the rotation of the Boston's, Prime X, Prime X Strung, and the Adios Pro 3s. Lightstrike Pro has the perfect amount of energy return, firmness, and pop for people of the heavier body compositions. Also, Alex, Go One More from one BPN dude to another.

[@chadwzimm]

The firmness of the LSP is what I enjoy most, because I sink in just enough to get a solid energy return back.

[@nealdieker]

@@chadwzimm yes! Something else I love is the fact that the higher stack of the Adios Pro 3s and Prime Xs is that for a heavier runner, it's so much easier on my body by bracing the weight and allowing me to get the volume I need in for Marathon or Ultra training.

[@TheManolastra]

Love it! These videos rule!

[@Believeintherun]

Glad you like them!

[@DarkPa1adin]

Love the big dudes!

[@ajaysamuel2030]

Totally agree with these reviews … I’m 215lbs….really love these guys….do more videos …prime x 2 ….love it more than my adios pro 3 and I love that shoe

[@travelingfit2032]

I thought the Prime X Strung 2 was a dud. Huh. Now I want to re-evaluate. I'm a big dude (6'2", 205, size 11). I do love the AP3.

[@chadwzimm]

I’d say give it another chance. It will serve you well.

[@briano9879]

Finally…bring in the Clydesdales. 🐎

[@chadwzimm]

Yeeeee haw.

[@user-uy2dp1dh4h]

You just convinced me Adidas Adios Sprung 3 it is. Loved the Nimbus 25 and NB more V4. Now i gotta go get these Adidas. Ive been wanting a Max Cushioned shoe from the 3 stripes and Finally Adidas came through.

[@manuel_877]

I am a light runner but Like to Believe in the run. A nice day for everyone. 🌞🏃⛈️

[@BrendanWise-ze6ih]

Think you guys would like the solar glide 5 for slow runs or recovery! I’m 5’8 175 and I feel like I can compress the boost enough that I get great energy return in my size 8.5

[@sefadagreat7796]

This is awesome!

[@nobodynothing-ew5vv]

Question what do you think about herm

[@sean6222]

I weigh 230 lbs and the Adios Pro 3 makes my legs cramp up. Switched to NB SC Elite 3 and can run all day.

[@chadwzimm]

Alex is a big fan of the SC Elite v3, and I just got a pair myself.

[@RWG0914]

I'm a slow pace runner I tend to run/walk in my races. My question is if I would pick the Adios Pro 3 would it be a better choice for my type of running?

[@angelvargasvlogs]

I am a heavy runner and I have the boston 12 and prime X2, best shoes EVER!!!

[@RalphMartinez007]

What sneaker will be best if you moslty run on a treadmill?

[@mlevy88]

Would you say the x 2 strung would be a good daily runner for a beginner?

[@JosephKhur]

What do you guys recommend for a big guy that does long walks everyday?

[@robertarmero6320]

As a big dude I love the pxs2

[@richardmarshall1647]

Adios Pro 3 is great shoe for bigger guys.

[@heathernadine94]

Hey guys, can you talk about the wear? How many miles do you get as a heavier runner compared to the lighter runner. How many long runs or marathons (half marathons) do you get from your favorite shoes? I'm a heavier female (189 lbs) and I feel like I'm replacing shoes every 2 to 4 months during a training block. Thanks for the feedback.

[@chadwzimm]

I definitely wear out shoes faster, not only outsole but also in foam compression. IT’s unfortunately one of the things we just have to deal with!

[@heathernadine94]

@@chadwzimm I agree. But it would be fun and helpful to compare wear and durability between runners of different weights for the first 50 miles.

[@MM-bg7in]

Please make more videos for heavy runners.

[@chadwzimm]

More on the way!

[@oscarmartinez8822]

Ran in Boston 10s & at first it was cool but the honeymoon didn’t last long. Also find Adidas to be a little bit on the narrow side during long runs. Hopefully I can try them at a group run or when they go on sale 😅

[@chadwzimm]

Adidas definitely makes their shoes on the narrow side. The new mesh on the Boston 12s seems accommodating, though.

[@danieltay1052]

What do you guys think of 1080v13? Is it too soft for heavy runners?

[@chadwzimm]

I don’t think it’s too soft. The bounce on it is nice. My only issue with it was instability.

[@TheBsheep]

At 2:11 I like Thomas and all....but he's not running a sub 2 marathon lol!!

[@MRawesomeness213]

Can you use rhe prime x for slow miles?

[@chadwzimm]

Yes! Just as a warning, you’re going to feel so good in them your pace will slowly increase, but if you’re cognizant of it, you can keep the pace easy.

[@jordansaxe]

Can we get a Big Dude approved Apparel video or article? Its so hard to shop for clothes given every model on every site is thin, athletic runners!

[@chadwzimm]

Just you wait my friend…

[@RWG0914]

Is the Vaporfly 3 big dude approved?

[@chadwzimm]

So, I haven’t run in the 3, only the 2. I found it far too unstable and aggressive for me.

[@Kaisersozze]

Why is the sound echoey with this one?

[@-Liyash-]

All this shoes are nothing compared to new balance fresh foam x more v4.... The most comfortable & versatile shoe ever invented by mankind. I'm a 205 pounds heavy runner & i run 5km everyday for the past 3 months in that shoe... It just gets better & better.... Excellent cushion shoe with a wide base for stability & a right amount of energy return for daily training.... 😂😂😂

[@sparkatela]

Thinking of picking up a pair after my invincibles run their course. Either that of the new 1080s.

[@-Liyash-]

@@sparkatela no bro.... 1080 outsole won't last more than 100 miles & it's quite slippery. Used to have the 1080v12 but I won't really recommend that. Now more v4 Price has drop drastically.... U might consider

[@chadwzimm]

I have a pair of More v4 that were my go-to recovery day shoe until I ran in the Brooks Ghost Max and then the Topo Atmos. Still pull out the More v4 on occasion.

[@andriekal]

Don't really get along with Boston 12, wide midfoot don't work on these shoes with their skinny midsection

[@chadwzimm]

Adidas does run narrow, but I do believe they make it in a wide version!

[@nicholashh]

How tall and how much do you guys weigh? Just verifying the approval rating. I'm 6'3" 250, but like a Cheetah!😂

[@chadwzimm]

6’3” and 275-280.

[@nicholashh]

Approval rating, confirmed!! 😂 Good clips!

[@zachjaimes]

DGD tee, nice.

[@chadwzimm]

DGD is where it’s at.

[@blackwatchlion]

Adidas needs to unleash Lighstrike Pro on a well cushioned daily trainer or max cush shoe. Move a bit away from the narrow pseudo-euro silhouette, utilize the lightest & cushiest foam, and then push that to the market at around $145-165 USD. I've personally not found anything in the Adizero line-up that works for me, as I'm at around 6'5"/240. Asics, Puma, Brooks, Saucony, Hoka, New Balance, and even Nike all have something that just works. Adidas, not so much. I've been looking for an option from the Three Stripes brand for decades. There have been some 'good' ones now and again, of course. But not presently. My biggest gripes against Adidas: Lighstrike and Repetitor foams are too stiff/brickish. The 30-50 mile break-in period isn't worth it. Boost foam is still too heavy and needs 2 different formulations if they are going to continue pushing that tech: 1 for cush, and 1 for energy return. The shoes (lasts) are too narrow through the mid-foot. Always placing pressure on the lateral-side (head of the fifth metatarsal). What's with the use of the rods (pseudo-plate) in all of the shoes? Where is their max-stack, well-cushioned slower pace, long distance, or recovery shoe that isn't flirting with trying to be a plated super-trainer or nearly race-ready shoe? (Example: New Balance has the SC Trainer but also the More. Saucony, Nike, and other companies have options. Where is that option from Adidas without rods/plate and fantastic amounts of Lightstrike Pro? It's not the Boston or Adios for me. Are they pushing people to the Prime or something nutty like that?)

[@blackwatchlion]

The Adidas Supernova Rise (set to release Dec 1) may be the shoe I've been waiting for from Adidas. Would love to see a review by BitR for the shoe.

[@Andre227]

Is it a big dude shoe really if maximum size is 13 ? Nope !!! Strung needs sizes 14 and 15 to be called a big dude shoe ! Pro 3 has size 14 but only on Adidas website exclusively in limited quantities, not possible to get anywhere else in size 14, so must pay top dollar immediately before they sell out. Also hurts the bottom of my feet by mile 12. Real big dude shoe is nike Alphafly that goes up to 15 or Saucany pro that goes up to 15 as well .. Adidas needs to step up their sizing for carbon models , so does Asics . 6' 5" 260lb 3:49 Chicago 23 big dude here. Will def try Boston as they go up to size 15 .

[@chadwzimm]

Big sizes definitely need to be more of a thing.

[@MrClemencio]

What happen with audio chad or alex. 😅😂

[@Believeintherun]

Sorry about the audio on this one, not sure what happened.

[@davidkeyson3043]

😂 you can give Thomas million dollars shoes, won't get close to 2 hours.

[@gyulapanszky7805]

I see it, hear it a lot in the US - does Big Guy stand for fat people? Why not speak the truth? Big doesn’t mean fat.

[@miknery400]

These guys should really be featured more. You have no idea how massive the "heavy runner" community is! Breaks the stereotype of how a runner should look like. Keep it up!

[@BamPlan]

Massive indeed!

[@miknery400]

These guys should really be featured more. You have no idea how massive the "heavy runner" community is! Breaks the stereotype of how a runner should look like. Keep it up!