I have found this shoe on sale and bought it twice ! I love the midsole ! Upper I have made work just fine. I am not a tiny lightweight runner ; I am 200 lbs and over six feet tall and muscular and some shoes designed for very lightweight runners don’t work for me; this one has has been just brilliant and durable !
Hello from Athens Greece! A massive adidas fan! I have done 140miles with my pros 3 and they are like new... mostly for races from 5ks to half marathons and done also and one marathon with them. Great shoe for my feet 14 UK size.. always finish my runs with relaxed feet and no pain issues to feet or knees. Always keep them in the box, always clean them after every run and always rotate never two days in the row... that's why they are like new... lots of sole under even for my size (6,5" / 208 p.) Fantastic for marathon from the first till the last mile... with no different step during the race, it holds the same in all the race duration. Now I have also takumi Sen 8 which I love them even more... great midsole but even better upper than the pro 3. Keep up the excellent work! Tall men can run!
Lightstrike is by far the most durable super foam out there, the foam doesn’t even reach its best till you’ve got 50 miles in it & then it’s just so consistent. Love it.
finally a youtuber with my shoe size :). Congrats on the content/channel - you;re doing great and helping many people out with your experience/advice. Thanks.
These are the best shoes I have ever owned. The true G.O.A.T for me. Also to add I like that extra wide foam because my form isn’t very good so I need that extra compensation where as Nike isn’t as forgiving and when I wear them I feel I really have to be nailed in all the time on good form which for me is hard!
Close to 650km in my Pro 3 at the moment and they have just began to fail on inside of the left shoe the upper has started to rip away from the midsole. But I have to agree about Lightstike Pro the stuff is phenomenal! It seems to just bed in after about 50km and just kept going. Hopefully the V4 sorts out the lacing keeps the rest of the shoe the same 🎉
750km in my takumi sen 8 and also the upper has hole on medial side of the forefoot area. but the midsole and outsole are still great. if the upper was more durable they could easily get past 1000km
Just did my first run tonight in mine that arrived last week. Absolute bargain at £138! Really impressed was 5x800m intervals at runing club, ran there which was nearly 3 miles and they just feel ace, bouncing along but feel stable. Did a pb for 0.5m in them and they feel like they keep you at pace despite feeling like you're flagging
I'm well over 500 miles in the OG Adios Pro. Now a (not so much) daily trainer when my legs are beaten, still has some meat under foot; upper is like new though a little dirty ... Adidas is most likely the strongest and most durable among racing shoes.
Just checking and 162 miles for me and doing fine although I did a race a 10K in my oldest UK 13.5 VF1 with now 335 miles on them on Sunday so got a way to go yet :) I kind of feel in our UK 13.5 size this AP3 is our "real" super trainer and have used this quite a lot of late for longish runs but have done some "speed" sessions in it. I think the "problem" for us is these are just a bit heavier than the VF1/VF3 and EP3 and to me they don't feel as lively. Indeed 30g heavier over the VF3. I did "squeeze" into the AP1 & AP2 in a UK 12.5 and interestingly they have chopped about 10g off the AP3 compared to the AP2 but I did not find the AP2 a little more "lively" albeit just a bit unstable. Interesting point about shoes getting wider and more stable which agree is a turn off for me but I do have a narrow foot. Does beg the question though of why they do this as the elites aren't seemingly using "old" shoes or special versions.
Yeah I think this is a shoe you really notice the weight difference in and we have been spoilt by the VF1 really…. For training though they’ve been a great option and you’ve got more miles in than me so you’re doing well with them!
Mines still have a lot of pop in the midsole after 300mi. The upper finally had a big rip on the lateral side where it connects to the midsole, strangely exactly where there is the extra thin reinforced fabric section from about the pinkie toe to the mid foot.
Using Prime X v1 for over 1500km. Still amazingly good. Just need to rinse them with water so as salt from my sweat does not degrade the insole. That been said, this beast just do not allow me to have an excuse to try out other shoes....
180 miles in mine. Feel like new with basically no visible wear. The outsole maybe is a tiny bit shaved down but barely noticeable. For such an insanely thin outsole it’s held up super well.
I have the AAAP v1 and v2. The v1 might be my favourite shoe of all time. I can remember the first time i took them out and it was like having wild horses tied to my feet and I literally laughed out loud at how they made you gun it so hard. Just pure joy. The v2 i have a love/hate relationship with. I've never known a shoe that made me feel i might turn an ankle as much as that one. Its always been in the back of my mind when wearing it.And yet its a shoe that despite the crazy instability delivers. I'm so tempted to get the v3 now its appearing in sales. Got to say that the wider base does appeal, even if it sounds like the wild horses have been reined in a bit !
Tried the adios pro 2 and bought them. Just walked around the house and they were sooo unstable I had to return them to the store ! Got the Adios pro 3 and I absolutely love them ! Super stable and so fun to run in them ! Just got at 100km yesterday and they feel like new.
Yeh I had to wait a bit to get these as I’m a 14.5 🦶. Done just over 100 miles in them, mainly keep them for racing, done a couple of Half’s & two full races. Apart from some wear on the heel, on the left shoe the rubber has come off the heel so there’s a patch of just foam, they are still looking good. Find the Boston 12 a little more comfortable/stable so not sure if to just wear them for my upcoming marathon or use the Pro 3 again.
I think it is important to adjust calmly and use socks of medium thickness to improve the fit of the heel certainly the durability is very good and the grip .
Top shoe in terms of durability and resiliency. Just hit 500km mark and feels smooth. I have tried many shoes and these among alphafly v1 are, by far, the BEST in terms of durability, versatility and response. You can use them pretty much for everything if you are a lightweight runner (im 60kg)...
I've got the Adizero Pro 2 and Pro 3. I'd go as far to say, the Pro 2 is probably my favourite running shoe of all time. I'm warming to the Pro 3 but i have huge problems with the lacing system, its either too tight and painful. Or too loose and slightly dangerous. Definitely needs fixing in the Pro 4.
I had the pro 2 and ran 417 miles in them mainly as a long run shoe. After 350 miles you get valleys in the outsole underneath the rods and one of the rods snapped which is a common fault, this may be different for heal strikers as I midfoot strike. I feel it was a great long workout shoe as on the firmer side without being too firm but would not use them as a race shoe. Vaporfly and Metaspeed sky are both faster although the Metaspeed is not as comfortable underfoot for me. I would definitely consider version 3 for a long distance training shoe.
I never tried v2 but I heard adidas really updated the rod set up on version 3 and the geometry of the outsole and midsole all cha fed . Adidas has had amazing sales on this shoe so it is worth a try. I love this shoe ; the upper is a bit finicky it hasn’t been a deal breaker for me at all.
Talking of shoes fitting closer , ive just started experimenting wear shoes in my size obviously but a woman's fit , just fits my foot closer and feels good 👍🏃♂️🏃♂️
Well, my friend, I should have said that my Adios Pro 3 never caused irritation or bladder in my feet, I think they fit well in general, especially in the medium wl but there is something loose in the heel.
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?
I know, is late, but i just got the adios pro 3 today and my first run will be tomorrow 4:00 am. Let’s see how they feel cause trying out at home the fit is absolutely different compared with the takumi Sen 9 and 10. A bit more similar to Boston’s 12 in terms of forefoot room but the upper feels a bit funny, not as snug as the other shoes I just mentioned. I can’t wait to run in it. Greetings from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Cheers!!
How do they feel on the heel? I'm unsure about the collar for longer runs or am I overthinking it I've been using Saucony endorphin pro 3 for marathons
I’ve just hit 100 miles in mine, I have indents appear in line with the rods, suggesting a degregation in the midsole directly below them. I notice you seem to have them too, anything to be concerned about?
I haven’t yet… but I’ve seen loads of other peoples show the same wear! I will be honest and say I don’t know how it’ll affect performance but hopeuflly someone sees this that might be able to advise 👍
I have pro 2 and prime x and they both feel indestructible. Very good shoes. I saw this guy on Instagram that has 1300 on his 😅 The outsole was quite worn then of course.
I also have those, watched so many shoe tubers say the prime X is unstable, but for me it seems way more stable than the pro 2 despite the big stack, pro2 definitely has that twitchy race feel.
I really like the sensation of bounce from Takumi Sen 8. However, Pro 3 did not give me same feeling. Maybe carbon rods vs fiberglass rods in Takumi is the difference. I don't know. It is cushioned but I don't get much assist in return. For me it is a shoe that is good for those 18-20mi training runs. I prefer my Alphafly 1, Vaporfly 2 and Endorphin Pro 3 over these.
Hey Andy , I had this colorway for a couple of kms (9 kms lol) before sent them back due to a a noisy thing around the energy rods … but I d like to try them again and they are actually discounted at 170€ 🤔 I didn’t really felt them bouncy and alive (lol) when a tried them but they where brand new and not enough kms to have an opinion … ps : sadly I have a little knee injury ( I did some reinforcement workout squats with a kettle bell 😱) them my fall marathon is cancelled lol so it’s time for a little break ( nearly 4 weeks now 😱) 👏👏👏😉🇫🇷
Just replaced the Takumi Sen 9 (heel outsole peeled off at 80miles) with these, hoping they last longer…..pro 2 have 340m in them and still “fine” for long runs etc, so hopeful
Agree with every word you said. After a short run debuted them at the Essex 15. Great underfoot but felt like i had a broken toe at the end. Didnt wear them for a while now use them for long runs and long run workouts. Upper takes some getting used to in terms of lockdown but is now softer. Just on 80-odd miles with them so cant comment on longevity.
I'm going all Adidas and Salomon (for trail) from now..Considering price and durability, other companies cant compete. Just a shame seeing how overpriced Nike and Saucony are here in Norway. And especially Hoka.
I think adidas look to have a really good lineup now, and seeming as they do my size I really need to try some more! Ah I’m a bit of a sucker for hoka… durability isn’t great but I do find them very comfy!
I find the endorphin pro 3 faster weirdly but like the comment below says, the lost their bounce around 125/150 miles and I just use them for training… for longevity these are far superior
Had this one last year and was a bit underwhelmed. It' s a good shoe but the v2 felt a bit more aggressive and nimble. Like you mentioned, it just lost a bit of edge.
Great shoe for speed, my current race shoe but far from the most comfortable (and the worst laces ever seen in a premium shoe I subbed those out for another pair)
any cracking of the rubber, I have had horrible luck with continental rubber cracking within a few months. I stopped buying adidas because of. I live in the desert but my house stays at 40 percent humidity year round so I don't get it. Non puma grip puma rubber does it too, that's what made me dubious of the rubber compound actually being a premium product.
Agree with this shoe being geared for longer distances, just really lacks the pop over 5k/10k races that you’d get from a vaporfly 1&2. I’ll certainly use my pro 3’s for long runs where I’ll be looking at a certain pace and longer races from 10 miles and up.
I am faster in adizero pro 3 then alphafly or vaporfly. Now surprisingly I have faster times in metaspeed sky at the shorter 5k distances. Anything longer then a 5k, I grab the AP3.
I do have all versions and the only 1 I really enjoy is V1..it has the best upper and the cushioning is better..I have broken the rods in each of the other shoes..tho it doesn't seem to change the ride it is very distracting to have that clicking sound at every step..I have had other runners ask me if I have a stone caught in my shoes cos they can hear it same as I can..V3,prime x and Takumi Sen might be the worst uppers of any shoes I have..I haven't tried the strung upper..
It doesn't disgust you touching that dirty shoe? Yikes! I'm OCD about cleaning my shoes after EVERY run! Gives me more confidence starting a run with clean shoes as opposed to dirty ones...
@@TheFODRunner I believe you. I just clean mine after every run, very easy for me.... Not sure how I came across one of your videos but fuck, that really disgusted me!
You're complaining about the shoe touching parts of your foot, then goes out to say you want a shoe that you have to squeeze into and that is tight. It seems you are one of those that will never be satisfied, no matter what. The Adidas range is some of the best shoes out there with fun-foam. You're also complaining about the investment, but got the shoe at almost half the price. 🤷♂️
I have got this shoe in the exact same size as Andy. Personally I found the upper took quite a few runs to "dial in" whereas the upper on say the VF1 just hugs the foot "better" - well in my experience. It is heavier than other super shoes too. So I think that is where he is coming from. Also it is a shoe neither of us really would be our first choice to race in so then when reviewing a shoe I feel you need to talk about RRP but obviously if can get one at a discount so much the better.
There’s a difference between a “slick and snug fit” over the top of the foot and “toes rubbing on the end of the shoe and it other places”. Vaporfly hugs your food tightly but doesn’t rub anywhere… this one does, or did I should say! Secondly, I agree with the foam, at the moment lightstrike pro is one of my favourites, as I mentioned…. The takumi is incredible as well and I’m having a blast with them, so no disagreement there 👍 And regardless of if I got it half price, you want bang for your buck with super shoes right? again good job I said it felt like it was indestructible eh and could go for miles and miles, because that’s what it feels like
