Used it as a travel shoe and it is Elite. Walked through the cobbled/Jagged steps of Versailles and the grip did not change. Kept my feet cool during the plane ride and survived 3 full days of Disneyland. Usually I get pain in my heels from standing that long but I didn't experience any pain in these.
Completely agree with everything stated in this review. The upper is one of the best that I’ve worn. It’s a narrow fit without being constricting. Light and snappy, but feels good at recovery paces as well. A fantastic update from the harsher feeling Adios 6/7.
Great review, Matt! Answering your question, I bought Adios 7s and Kinvara 13s around the same time, both on closeout, and I've put four times the miles on the Sauconies and have a second pair in reserve now. They're the same weight and both are fine for intervals and hard tempo, but I also love the Kinvaras for pure easy days and I've been happy doing some of my longest runs of the year in them. The Kinvara uppers are a lot like Endorphin Speeds, comfortable all day. I can see the Adios uppers being very secure if your foot shape matches the shape that they're manufactured to, but the mesh is too rigid to adapt well to my feet. Softer foam at the back of the Adios 8 will be a big help for sure, but my feeling with the Adiosi was of always being reminded that I'm wearing high-performance no-compromises racing shoes when I'm actually willing to compromise, and in fact I might not be giving up anything other than that racy feeling. I've been on a pretty big Saucony kick though. I know that there are plenty of Adidas fans out there too.
I feel the same way about my Kinvaras and I could also run east and long in them, despite them being suited to short fast efforts. You bring up a good point about he Adios’ upper being suited for a specific foot shape and if it isn’t, it just gives the feeling of being a fast shoe. It makes me wonder about the importance of comfort in our shoes. There is surely a tipping point where comfort becomes more important than speedy and light components, and I suppose this tipping point differs for each of us. I also wonder how many of us disregard that tipping point and opt for speedy and light components over comfort? Anyway, the Adios 8 seem to work well for me. 😁
I wish my Takumi Sen 8s had this durable outsole. At the abrasive track surface, the heel rubber is wearing out fast. Apparently, I am scuffing the outsole when I get sloppy in my form. Takumi Sen is obviously a 5k/10k racing shoe and outsole is designed to keep the weight down and longevity was not really a concern, but I really use them for workouts. Otherwise, I really enjoy the full length Lightstrike Pro midsole. Thankfully I got my Takumi Sens (3 pairs) at 50-60% discounts. Between "Adizero Adios 8" and "Adizero SL" I would choose Adios 8. I think this version is more refined than ever.
Great score getting thoseTakumi Sen at such a deal! At that price it makes it a little easier to deal with them wearing down a bit faster than you'd like!
Nice review! I love this shoe. It does everything well for me, and I actually like it the day after a long run with my high stack carbon plated shoe. Somehow it just feels refreshingly old school. I often use for easy days with strides. It will be the shoe I pack for traveling. Takumi Sen 9s are better for racing but they bog down at slower speeds, unlike this shoe.
I haven't run in the Takumi Sen 9, but it's good to hear how they differ from these! I found the same thing that these Adios 8s work for a surprisingly wide range of runs! 👊🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ before I buy a new pair, I always check out what you have on video of it before pulling the trigger 🤣 thanks much for your helpful videos 👍
Had these shoes for a few months and just started wearing them. I have an upcoming half marathon and figured I’d give these a try. Now after watching this review I’m hesitant. Ugh! I may run that half in my Ultraboost instead. 😢
@@its_Matt_B_Ok I’ll give them a shot. So far I’ve ran a couple times in them. As far as 10 miles and a couple 8 milers. I guess one half marathon is worth a shot. Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated.
@@its_Matt_B_ Thx Matt. Pro 3 on the feet. Goal is to have fun. I hedged my bet on this race in case I didn't BQ back in March. But since I did BQ I'm just going to have fun this wknd. Cheers
Upper and lacing is way better than the vaporfly next2 for me. Comfortable race fit. Stack height is just enough for me. I prefer these than the vaporflys. I am just realizing that I prefer low stack than high ones.
I can see why you like a lower stack. It seems like we’re conditioned to like high stack shoes because there are so many of them, so it’s a nice surprise to run in something like this and have them work so well!
I like it better than the Hyperion, mainly because of how airy the upper is, but it has a very similar feel. The Brooks Max has a bit wider of use. I would only use the Adios 8 and Hyperion for speed workouts (maybe 5k races), but I would use the Hyperion Max as a daily trainer (even though that’s not it’s intended use).
Just picked up this ... yet to run but i can relate to what you say ... some how did not like the Hyperion Tempos ... Asics Hyperspeed suited me better ... am thinking this would be good too ...
@@its_Matt_B_ Hi- today i took my shoes out for a spin...45 minutes type of run...the shoe felt naturally FAST. I dont think we can do slow miles at all...the slowest i could go was 5.30 min/km and then effortlessly switched to 4.46 min/km for about 20 mins. Point to note that my right foot balls did slightly hurt, that could be because this is my first time in these shoes, I had a marathon on the 21st Jan, so may be my muscles are still a bit sore etc ... I think this pair will become a great companion and complement my Endorphin Speeds...
Good to hear you had such a good first run, and also that you're able to get such a good turn over only a week after your marathon! I wouldn't worry too much about the discomfort in the ball of your right foot; your body is still quite fatigued from the race! BTW, congrats on your marathon! @@bodhisattwadasgupta5317
Yes, I don’t see why not. Running shoes are not always ideal gym shoes because if the high stack height and them being unstable, but I think the Adios 8s would be ok.
How are these compared to the hoka mach 5? Im about to go to boot camp soon and im planning to bring the hoka mach 5. But i dont know if the mach 5 will be good enough.
These are much firmer and feel faster than the Mach 5. The Mach 5 is very comfortable but because it has a rubberized EVA outsole, it likely won’t last as long as the Adios 8!
@@syrphilipgulmatico5352 Perhaps for some people it would work well as a daily trainer. Personally, it’s a little firm and not enough cushioning for me to use it daily.
@@syrphilipgulmatico5352 Shin splints are the worst! The longer you run (over time, not distance), the less likely you’ll be to get shin splints. I had them a few times when I got started!
Yes, they would be ok because the main thing someone just starting needs to keep in mind is not running too much too soon. However, I think a beginner runner may prefer a softer ride than these offer, although that's totally personal preference.
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