adidas ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 3 Long Run Shoe Test - Master Marathon Shoe OR Step Backwards? | EDDBUD

[@MarkJWesson]

I am tempted but I'm going to wait until the sales for this one. Still enjoying the Prime X Strung way too much to give this shoe the attention it deserves.

[@cheekster777]

Thanks Edd. Amazing win for The Arsenal today, what a game of football! 👍🏻

[@EDDBUD]

Too true. Great victory and now only dropped 3 points so far.

[@benjaminsalazar905]

Greetings from Mexico, I love your reviews. I never buy a shoe without seeing your review 👋🫶🏼

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks Benjamin! I appreciate it

[@fiftysteps]

"Fair Yeovil town" had me chuckling more than I should have . Gotta love Edd.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s not all that fair sometimes. But pretty sleepy most of the time.

[@sneakerprofiler]

Agreed on the natural freedom the rods + squish afford the foot. Bye-bye plates. ✌🏽💙👟

[@seanmac80]

Another solid review, cheers Edd. These bad boys go for $400 here in NZ, so at least about $50 more than the Endorphin Pro 3, Metaspeed Sky & Edge +, Vaporfly, RC Elite 2, and Deviate Elite. Ouch. I’m on the hunt for a new marathon race shoe, but the price of these (and the 2, which are also still $400 here!) means I will likely look elsewhere.

[@chrisd3501]

Was really tempted by this one, then found the Pro 2 for £127. Haven't ran in a proper Adidas shoe before and it feels pretty epic after the first run!!! That lightstrike pro is rather special 💦

[@jpook730]

My favorite shoe ever. Enjoy!

[@Gabriel85Mihai]

Just ordered a pair, the white ones are 🔥🔥🔥 Can’t wait to take them out for a good run

[@EDDBUD]

How did you get on?

[@Gabriel85Mihai]

@@EDDBUD they’re impressive! I have 2 pairs of ZoomFly Next % 2 and I love them, but Adidas nailed it with these ones. The ride and comfort are so good, and I can feel the extra foam especially in the mid foot area. I hope that Adidas will come up with some other colorways, as I would like to get another pair

[@patrickpatel5527]

Thanks for your useful insight, Edd. It’s amazing how much I learn from you about running shoes.

[@EDDBUD]

Glad you enjoy the videos Patrick!

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

Glad you're back. Will give the Adios Pro 3 soon due to the smaller drop. Again, stay well.

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks James. Feel back to 100% now! 👊

[@Stevenc1984]

Fabrique Belgique... The 'Top Shoes of 2022' video is going to be something special!

[@EDDBUD]

I have missed the tri annual update. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@Stevenc1984]

@@EDDBUD You will leave Beast in charge of admin 💻🖱️💾🐈😂

[@AneelKarim-d3r]

My friend I truly enjoy all your reviews but I love this adidas adizero adios pro 3 wish I can have a pair

[@MM-67]

Just bought them last week. Super (marathon) shoe during first runs so far :)

[@jefreywith1f924]

Back in 1990, I had the privilege of seeing The The on their Mind Bomb Tour with Johnny Marr on guitar. Johnny Marr and Matt Johnson sharing the same stage. Woah! A performance for the ages.

[@EDDBUD]

He is a really top guy in the flesh too. A guitar nerd all the way.

[@RahulSharmaa]

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[@Pipppetto]

Not the first time your musical interlude is about The Smiths / Johnny Marr this time ... Another great reason to follow your channel, Adidas' reviews aside 😜👏👏

[@EDDBUD]

🤣 They do work for me. But so do lots of others.

[@Prinniev]

Definitely loving it. And when you said good things about the foam, it encourages me to use this more often on long runs. Waiting for these to go on sale again.. 🤭 Thanks Ed for the review!

[@EDDBUD]

Yes these are durable. Use them up and enjoy them!

[@ehbaltazar5589]

Quite out of the topic but I just want to mention that the Boomerang insoles are back in stock Ed and that was a massive upgrade for my Adios 6.

[@EDDBUD]

Oh yes I recall they made most shoes even better.

[@brokenfreddy7676]

I did see the adios pro3 on sale already $179..I got my prs of Takumi Sen 8 for $104 a couple months ago ..they work better for me..good to hear you are feeling better 😊..cars and dogs will always be the bain of runners and bicycle lovers..or will they??? Both may be too costly to keep 🤣

[@rgweaver]

7:07 If you're keeping score at home, that's two KitKat references since Edd's recent return from illness.

[@EDDBUD]

👍🏼🤣

[@garysailors]

I need to get back out in my adios Pro 2 again. Have only used that a couple of times. So many shoes; so little time!

[@EDDBUD]

Yes get out and enjoy them Gary. The foam is resilient enough for some extra runs

[@tariqal-salihi498]

Hi Edd, great review as ever. My observations on these as followed 1. First few runs, I did suffer with terrible blisters on the heels. First time I have ever encountered this and I have every Adidas model from last 10 years. 2. After changing laces, this has been solved. 3. I loved the Adios Pro 1, and was disappointed with stability in adios 2, but acknowledge was still a fast shoe. 4. Now solved the blister issues, I do prefer the 3’s. 5. But again agree with you, not a huge difference in ride compared to the Takumi Sen.

[@EDDBUD]

The midsoles of the sen & and pro 3 are quite similar though stability wise for the greater distance the pro 3 wins out.

[@samhill2655]

What laces did you change to. I’ve seen this as one of the few common issues people have. I’m getting my pair in next week, and if I have a similar issue I was wondering what to go with?

[@hfurbano]

What change in the lace do you do? In my first run in the Adios Pro 3 I left with a blister on the big toe of my right foot.

[@maitanicdao5152]

You've already done a long run with them, I haven't even tried mine on. Haha This week I'll be able to use them. I think. Haha

[@ericagor327]

It's true about the internal pads, I've damaged quite a few socks from them (and those were really good, thick socks). I love the shoes though, it's fast and comfy even for those long runs.

[@EDDBUD]

My socks seem unaffected so far. Maybe the thicker ones rub on there?

[@ericagor327]

@@EDDBUD Could be. I'm a bit partial to thicker socks as I feel my feet are more secure in them, but I'll give the thinner ones a try and see how it goes.👍

[@ianstyring9602]

Hey Edd, is there any chance you could do a series of 3 shoe rotations for each manufacturer? Thanks.

[@EDDBUD]

I think that’s a grand idea!

[@Mark-df3tk]

Thanks for the review. I was on my first long run (20 miles) in the adios pro 2 today. It's my first carbon plate/ rods shoe .....I love it!! I was training in the Asics Novablast 2 and the difference! I actually bought the adios pro 3 and returned as with the chunk missing on the front side, it felt a bit unstable. After running in the adios pro 2...I definitely think the pro 3 needs another go 😁

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

When our time comes: Ed, from the website for my discounted running shoes description of the Adios Pro3: "ENERYGYRODs limiting energy loss, letting you run faster until your LAST BREATH".

[@EDDBUD]

🤣

[@freddiecarpio1445]

Bèen using primarily my Takumi sen 8 and Pro 3 lately. I agree about the lightstike pro getting better the more I use them. Been happy with Adidas lately. Well, except the Boston 10. I just couldnt get on with it.

[@rielbertrand8255]

I’ve got all the same shoes from adidas. I use the Boston 10s for up tempo and threshold workouts. You have to break them in a bit. They are harder on the legs at slower paces.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s like clay or something. You beat it up a little and it feels good

[@michaeltanel3815]

I'm in the Boston 11s but I really do enjoy them. I'm just over 200lbs so that may be a factor, but I don't find it hard or blocky at all. They're responsive, and with the two foams you can clearly feel the forward-lean point that transitions you to the bouncier LSP. I've loved all the Adidas shoes with LSP.

[@rielbertrand8255]

@@michaeltanel3815 Agreed. Firm ride but snappy at the higher paces. I hover around the 200lbs as well.

[@freddiecarpio1445]

@@rielbertrand8255 Perhaps, I am not putting a lot of weight on them. Im @ 128lbs now. Or not taking it to its ideal pace.

[@javiercampos1409]

Good morning I am here in USA,you going to look the Boston marathon? Have a healthy day. 👍

[@EDDBUD]

Would love to see it with my own eyes!

[@alexkhan2000]

Thanks, Ed! Luv your reviews and thoughts. Based on what I've been able to gather, it seems I'll have to splurge on the Prime X Strung, the Takumi Sen 8, and the Adios Pro 3 to add to my collection and rotation. Not that I really *NEED* any of these but oh do I *WANT*!! Haha. As I mentioned before, running shoes have become my latest gear addiction after many years chasing boutique electric guitars/amps and audiophile stuff, and as I'm sure you can agree, running shoes provide far greater value! :) I put in 70~80 miles per week for the sheer joy of running and I think that justifies to spend on "overpriced" running shoes as long as they are really good! Based on your comments, these Adidas shoes seem geared towards the "serious" runner as certain electric guitars and amps are geared towards the "serious" player. You need to understand what you are *getting*, if you get my drift. The joy of running is as great as playing music on an electric guitar or whatever musical instrument or enjoying great music through ridiculously expensive hi-fi equipment. Can't wait to get back home from this long trip to Asia and start running in these Adidas shoes, amongst others! Haha

[@EDDBUD]

Yes some guitars are darn right hard to master yet once you do they sing. Gibson stuff needs a little playing to get the best from it so I suppose they fit in there perhaps? If you enjoy the shoes and get the miles in I see no the value level increasing.

[@alexkhan2000]

@@EDDBUD Yes, some guitars require more effort to wring the tones you want out of them but, once you do, they do sing and reward you. The same thing with certain tube amps - like early-70's Marshalls. Yes, as long as I can enjoy the shoes, then the value will increase with each mile. I have to admit there have been some shoes I bombed out on - like some from a certain Swiss brand. After that unpleasant experience, I investigate much more thoroughly and weigh the pros and cons carefully before committing to buy a shoe. After doing that, I've been happy with all of my purchases. BTW, your speaking style and mannerism reminds me of your fellow Brit and amazing guitar player named Guthrie Govan.😃

[@EDDBUD]

@@alexkhan2000 Govan is a legend over here. A big compliment! Time for some miles. A touch chilly out there today. Gloves at the ready. 🧤

[@mikegamber8561]

Great review! Have you heard or seen any problems with the rods in the Adidas pro breaking? Keep up the awesome work!!

[@EDDBUD]

Nothing of the sort Mike. Mine seem intact across all shoes!

[@michaeltanel3815]

There were some reports of early issues in the 2, but always anecdotal. The move to the single-unit rod/loop assembly in the 3 has resolved any of those concerns.

[@RahulSharmaa]

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[@gregoryking4796]

I got them for $122 shipped 🎉 can’t wait to get them

[@robwetherell]

The AAA Pro3 is my first Adidas running shoe, as they are now available in my size at last. I like the shoe, but anything more than 10 miles it goes from being a really comfortable ride, to giving me all sorts of discomfort. I'm hoping this will pass, though I have done 130+ miles in it, so you would expect it to have loosened up by now.

[@vg3222]

I think this is a common issue with carbon plated shoes that many people don’t comment on! Plated shoes are for a very specific type of runner

[@EDDBUD]

I found the more I run in a shoe that’s ok to start with the better it gets.

[@cmo3]

The upper for me is the weakness on this shoe. Just ran a full 26.2 today in these and experienced discomfort by mile 16 on the top left foot on the big toe ligament from pinching. Otherwise the foam and energy rods feel great.

[@EDDBUD]

Interested to see if the strung upper on the primex will come in on the Adios 4

[@Therunningbrutha]

Just got the pro 3. Did a 5k and a 10k and my heels were hurting from the slippage. Put on my big boy pants and went for a 25k and had a massive blister in my heels before the end

[@EDDBUD]

Oh dear. Switch up the socks or the laces.

[@cakej1]

Chicago marathon men top 3 shoes, Adidas, Nike, Asics. Women top 3, Nike, New Balance, Nike. The shoes Emily Sisson had on I have no idea what they were.

[@TimGrose]

SC Pacer apparently. I recall Edd hated them!

[@cakej1]

@@TimGrose Really. I guess compared to racing flats before high stack, those would be high stack.

[@EDDBUD]

Yes that was a weird shoe. Amazed someone could wear them for a marathon though appears they are “modified”

[@kevinclark5086]

It must be good to be able to get to run in loads of different shoes back to back. I've mentioned previously I'm searching for that shoe I love but they're too expensive to chop and change willy nilly. You are tempting me with the adidas range though recently. Still getting to know my rc elite v2 ATM though. Did you find they were very sensitive to lace tension Ed? I know you did a lot of testing in them.

[@EDDBUD]

Lace tension is the most important bit for me. Really makes a difference.

[@bane8540]

Just picked it up for $120, fair to say at that price it’s a monster of a shoe 🔥

[@EDDBUD]

Great price! Mine were significantly more expensive. As is everything on this island.

[@samhill2655]

Thanks for the review! I just picked these up on a whim after seeing a deal too good to pass on here in the states. You mentioned the lighstrike being durable, at least more so compared to the Nike racers, any guess on mileage you’d expect to get out of them based on your experience with other adidas models using same foam? I’ve never had an adidas running shoe before, or a “super shoe” from any brand. Also not really sure how they will fit into my rotation since I don’t enter races, middle aged, and just getting into running…ie slow. Lol. Think I’ll just save them for Saturday long runs?Thanks again!

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

If you had to pick one for race day of Half Marathon or higher… Prime X Strung or Adios Pro 3 🤔… I have no will power and bought both 😭

[@EDDBUD]

For a race Wilfredo, I would go Adios pro 3 or Saucony endorphin pro 3 right now. Maybe that Puma for a 5 or 10k. That feels way more aggressive than the other two

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

@@EDDBUD thank you sir 🤜🏾🤛🏻

[@jasonallen7607]

Great video Ed on my 3rd pair of adios 2 not sure whether to try these or the prime x strung?

[@EDDBUD]

The primex is all it’s own. The Adios pro 3 is quite a different beast from the pro 2.

[@TimGrose]

Yeah still bit on the fence with the Adios Pro 3. I did a session the other day half in them and half in the Endorphin Pro 3 and although I preferred the softer ride in the Endorphin one the results were pretty similar. I think for me the Adios isn’t that happy going slower but whenever I have tried in them the results been better than I might have imagined. Although the Adios Pro 2 was only offered up to a UK 12.5 whereas got my TTS UK 13.5 in the 3, I kind of preferred the ride in the 2. Forgot about the lower drop could be a factor. I also tried the UK 13.5 in the Prime X today. Not the Sprung one as they don’t do the 13.5. Actually found it quite hard work partly as feel have to be more careful on each stride because they are so much more wobbly than anything else I have. Maybe need to get used to that type of shoe as 12 miles out of the box on a hilly circuit maybe was a bit far for a first run. Protects the legs well - well assuming don’t twist your ankle which always feel is a bit of a risk in the Adios Pro 2 or 3 as I do find both of them a bit wobbly at times too.

[@EDDBUD]

The 3 feels quite a bit more stable than the 2. They all seem to be making them wider and more controlled.

[@pbnotj1]

Prime x strung is 300 dollars here but these adios pro3 are routinely 175$ So considering trying …

[@COYSMike]

I laughed at the socks bit :D

[@rielbertrand8255]

Jealous of that colourway. Looks fresh. 👀

[@EDDBUD]

😍

[@guitarman7575]

Great review as usual, Ed 👍👍 thanks. Which one would you prefer Alphafly V1 vs Adios Pro 3?

[@EDDBUD]

Hmmm. I would say the Adios pro 3 feels more natural. Now I’m near 100 miles in the alphafly 2 I think there’s quite a difference between the v1 and 2.

[@markoljustina]

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[@tomek7000tj]

Edd I see PegTurbo3NN are getting ready in the back for surgery to scalpel cut sewn tongue? 🙂 Love purple , but why are laces going thru Adidas stripe? Such a esteticly bad design imho, not buying Adidas for that reason until they change the 3 stripe design back to original logo.

[@Supafloppy]

Hey Edd. Your insights and experience with the Pro 3 are spot on. 💯😎 A friend of mine mentioned the same feelings about v3 vs v2. He felt that v2 offered that bit more pop and response at a variety of distances. Another valid point was the positioning of many of Adidas shoes. They're priced similarly and like you said you feel that you personally enjoyed the Prime X more for the extra earth credits. It's a good shoe but the price and placement in Adidas stack makes it a tougher sell.

[@EDDBUD]

The minimised “cough” in the 2 does provide a little less resistance to bending. Quite a bit extra width wise in the 3

[@eriktred]

I liked the pro2 and the pro3. Will probably being using the 3 for an upcoming half.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s a little different feels very much now like a marathon shoe. The sen perhaps covering the half bases.

[@eriktred]

@@EDDBUD come on Edd, don’t make me buy a third rack for my shoes 😂

[@Supafloppy]

@@eriktred Emperor Palpatine in the background... "Do it!" 😅

[@eriktred]

@@Supafloppy I can not resist the dark side.

[@steveflor9942]

Here in Uh-dee-duz land..... Waiting for Pro 3's via FedEx. Supposedly, got the last pair of black/green on sale for $175. Led down the garden path..?? Thanks, Edd

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for tuning in and hope the shoes work out well 👍🏼👊

[@steveflor9942]

@@EDDBUD 😁

[@Pittimus84]

This is on sale right now here in the States for $175 USD, I'm really thinking about this as a race shoe for 10 mile and beyond. Ran the Army 10 Miler yesterday in the Prime X Strung (while setting several new PR's during) and that shoe performed for me a lot better for me than the AF's have, however any more discussion about that is for the Strung X shoe video. Got any noticeable differences you've picked up on between the PRO 3 vs the Prime X/ Strung? Thanks!

[@EDDBUD]

No such sales for us brits. Great shoe

[@Pittimus84]

@@EDDBUD that's a bummer!

[@jxy5484]

The strung was $100CAD more here

[@EDDBUD]

Ouch! Why so much more ?!

[@jxy5484]

@@EDDBUD I have no idea adidas is playing games out here

[@tomdavies2676]

I’ve just picked up a pair in sport shoes for £159.99 with discount codes… I await the arrival today!

[@EDDBUD]

Blimey! Great price

[@tomdavies2676]

@@EDDBUD 175.99 on sale currently on sportshoes but recently signed up to an event which gave me a further 15% off 👊👊

[@wyleekyote2247]

Would you run it in actual marathon? Yea or nea? Thanks Hoss

[@EDDBUD]

This one? Yes it’s more suited for that in my opinion than a faster half. For me at least.

[@wyleekyote2247]

Right on. Takumi 8 seems great for HM. IMHO. Keep up the good work. You have a great day. Thanks again

[@cyburntwentytwelve2455]

They are £220-230 in UK

[@EDDBUD]

Got mine on a nice discount.

[@stuartdavenport3503]

Could you use these as a training shoe? Version 2 on offer at the mo so are these that much better than the 2?

[@EDDBUD]

I don’t see why not Stuart. It’s not mega rigid. Well it is, but nice and forgiving. Wider than most adidas models.

[@timtrenholm3698]

How easy would it be to relace the shoes so that awful lace loop at the bottom is no longer covering the 2 bottom lace sections?

[@EDDBUD]

I find that loop works well with my foot. Relieves any weird pressure from front mounted eyelets.

[@BRMUFC]

Nice!🎉

[@toneem169]

looking for a bit of advice Edd... I've got the opportunity to buy a pair of Nike Alphafly 2 for £150 ... but have been wanting to try / buy the Addidas Pro 2 for a few months... what do I do 🤔..

[@EDDBUD]

Hmm. The pro 2 is much more narrow and more a racer type feel. The alphafly 2 is a great shoe but I find it quite controlling of my running to be honest.

[@markoljustina]

then af2 is not great (and it realy isnt)

[@Prinniev]

Thanks!

[@EDDBUD]

Much appreciate the super thanks! 🐈‍⬛

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

Ed, please help. Is the heel cup, space, whatever it's called now, more structured than the Adios Pro2? I am about to buy a pair of the Adios Pro 3 but worried about the lack of support. The whole upper in the 2 collapsed on itself

[@EDDBUD]

No quite minimal heel area as per the pro 2.

[@jameswestmoreland9717]

Thanks. Stay healthy.

[@tono1665]

I’ve just got adios pro 3 £138, endo pro 3 for £148 in the sales. Want one to keep for my next marathon or do I just keep them both. Only really to be used for 1/2 Mara upto full.

[@EDDBUD]

End pro 3 is that bit better of a shoe for me.

[@tono1665]

@@EDDBUD thanks for the reply👍. Back go the adios pro 3 then.

[@iq_by_0303]

could you run on "gravellike" surfaces with this one?

[@EDDBUD]

Ok ish though expect some outsole damage!

[@damodaraomalley3974]

Are these okay with wide feet?

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe a little narrow for that. Though they are wider than the v2.

[@damodaraomalley3974]

@@EDDBUD thank you brother. Id really like to give them a run... maybe a half size up... but then maybe the rocker will be to far forward!?

[@chrismcfarlane8996]

Hi

[@EDDBUD]

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[@chrismcfarlane8996]

@@EDDBUD cheers Edd. And well done to the Arsenal. I'm sure you are a happy man tonight.

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

Yo

[@EDDBUD]

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[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

@@EDDBUD I was a bit slow today, I took out the Adios Pro 1 today, they are very stiff and narrow in the heal….is the 3 wider and more mellow?

[@leesumner1237]

First

[@EDDBUD]

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