Adidas Prime X2 Strung 

I'm loving the new Prime X2! A great fun training shoe for eating up miles and protecting the legs!

Good balanced review and I pretty much agree with everything you say, Mike. I haven't tried the PX OG but have multiple pairs of the PXS and it's been my favorite road running shoes since I first got it late last year. I hoarded several more pairs when Adidas had it on half-price sale during the holiday season and it'll be a while before I wear them out, even after over a thousand miles on them so far. There was a lot of hype around PX2S after The Running Event late last year and then a letdown due to the weight gain and then a bunch of negative reviews after the "leak launch" in early-August. So, my expectations were tempered but I knew I had to get it. Initially, I definitely didn't like it as much as the PXS v1, but it started growing on me after a few runs, especially after a long run. Now I've got nearly 140 miles on the PX2S and I like it at least as much as v1 but for different type of running: long cruises. The v1 is exhilarating and makes me go fast - often faster than I'd like to for the long runs. The v2 also has this characteristic but it feels good and stable at slower paces. It isn't as crazy bouncy and propulsive as v1 but isn't far off and is more controllable; the fun factor is still there in spades. Now I can enjoy the long cruises without having to be so conscious about stability when turning corners, jumping on/off sidewalks, dodging potholes and cambered surfaces, and going fast downhill like I did with v1. The improved stability makes it feel more like a "normal" stack height (i.e., around 40mm) shoe. As you say, it doesn't have the chaotic and excitement factor of v1, but I do think it's better for moderate-to-slow pace long runs. And, yes, you can still go very fast with it, which is surprising considering its weight. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the PX2S. It could do a lot of things well although there are better options for speed workouts, races, and easy/recovery runs. For me, it's the fun factor that puts the PXS v1 and this version in a category of their own. There is simply no other shoe quite like it.

I'm looking forward to the after 100 miles update. I hope there will be one.

I’ve been absolutely loving the ASICS superblast for all my Long runs and long “quality” workout runs. It’s simply the best at those longer distances! I’ll only typically wear them for anything that is 1.5-2.5 hrs long

Wow, your recommended big shoe rotation is my rotation. I’ve used my New Balance More V4 (easy runs), Prime X2 (tempo and intervals) and today wore Saucony endorphin elite at my local 5k Parkrun (48year old 23:30)all this week. These are my three favorite shoes after trying dozens. I love the Prime X2, I have bad knees and a bad back with ankylosing spondylitis which can be one of the most unkind diseases. These shoes make running easy and painless. Earlier today I was pondering if I had to pick just one shoe I’d go with the Prime X2. I also have the Prime1s and although I’ve always had strong legs and no stability problems at all in the Prime1 for some reason I’m still enjoying the 2s more. The added weight doesn’t bother. My PB in my local 5k parkrun has actually been in my PrimeX2 and not the endorphin elites. And on easy days the prime X2 feel like they leave my back and knees a little bit more refreshed than the MoreV4. Also I’m rocking the pink superblasts, they are great, but I like wearing them more as my everyday ‘’lookin good’’ shoe. My wife loves running in her superblasts, even today at our parkrun. Also I tried the new balance fuel cell v2 for 1 hour on a easy run (same colorway you had in your hand) and they absolutely murdered my knees last week. Those shoes I’m returning. I was hoping they would be an upgrade on the morev4, definitely not.

I ran my first 10K run with it today - hit a new PB. Its softer and more bouncy than the ASICS Superblast. Its very stable and I was still going strong at the end. It helps protect you through your training I feel and you will inevitably hit PBs with two carbon fibre plates and 50mm of stacked foam!

Someone at Adidas: So how much stack height you're thinking of adding? Prim X2 strung designer team: YES!

Always keeping it 💯! Thanks!

I wonder when will the shoes manufacturers reduce price everytime come with new iteration and innovation Great review Mike as always 😊

Hey! Just to say hi, and thank you! Always very informative, and good content. Cheers from Colombia, and hope some day you can come here to run Medellin's Marathon!

I will absolutely be getting this shoe - when it goes on steep discounts like V1 did. Love my Strung V1, but maybe because I got it for under $150. This shoe seems to be a heavier more stable and palatable rendition, which I actually look forward to getting to take some miles and wear off my V1.

My current rotation: Easy days - Nimbus 25; Workouts - Endorphine Speed 2; Long runs - Asics Superblast; Race day - Prime X Strung, and I'm very happy with it

nice review, as usual.. the Prime X2 is fantastic. It makes my long runs easier and faster... and it is beautiful.. very, very happy.

When I hear you say "chaotic," I immediately think I'm going to roll my ankle in a pair of those.

I've watched some reviews on this shoe already, but this review I felt gave me a full understanding of what this shoe is/ how it feels vs just a base understanding. Cheers!

Thank you for another great review 👍🏻 😀 J.

Im glad Adidas addressed the outsole. On the first two versions I started to peel off the lateral heel outsole within about 3 weeks. Looks like now its one continuous piece running down the lateral side.

Great review!

Great review and dope shirt!

Prime X 2 strung seems like a great shoe for ultras . Excited for it !

yea i have done 2 runs in mine and the biggest issue has been trying to figure out the lacing in that both runs the plastic piece dug into the inside of my feet. also would say the prime x 2 strung is better in weather conditions than the super blast

I think this version relies more on the bootie style to hold your foot over the actual lacing except for the very top lace holes where you would do the runner knot

The one thing that needs to be mentioned is that it has a little raise in the heel medially. This is probably the best "racing" shoe for overpronators. Its not going to be full protection but probably the best out there for those with who have that issue

both versions are on sale in Germany already - off topic: Tigist Assefa was at the adidas campus in Herzo on tuesday, if I would have known that earlier I would have met her there ...

I loved the Prime X. Probably my favorite running shoe of all time. I feel like I have to get this shoe.

YES I love this video Kofuzi!!! Interesting! if the SC Trainer v2 is similar compared to the prime x2, then I just saved a ton!!! I just won a bid on ebay of the trainer v2 and bought them for only $48 todollars!!! They are only slightly tried on and used but on great condition. Can't wait to see what the sofest foam on the planet-Fuel cell plus the new technologies in the trainer 2s can do!!!!

Based on your review, I think sticking to my Prime X Strung would be best for me. Thanks for the review.

This is stupid expensive but I bought it anyway and fell in love with it. One of the best shoes I've ever owned.

Great explanation, thanks! - I have the PXS1, PXS2 and the Superblast. I ran the Boston Marathon in the PXS1 in 3:04. I have London this year and I'm looking to try and go sub 3. In your opinion which of the shoes would you choose?

I was so curious what your review + pairings would be for this Prime X2 Strung would be. I never would have tried out the Prime X had it not been for your first review. The gusseted tongue is so much better on this shoe than prior versions. I also really like the width of the shoe too. I have done a lot of my daily trailing in the V1, X2, Adios Prio 3, and Meta Speed Sky..As always, I appreciate your views on all your shoe reviews!

Bought the PX2 for Manchester Marathon in 2024. Let's see this hype. PX1 was amazing shoe but always gave me blisters after 16k, let's hope this one is an improvement as there is no shoe rotation I've had that has given as much support as the Prime X'

Almost buy those at the Berlín Expo (not enough luggage Space). I love my NB super SC 2 and are “only” 180. A lot of $ for almost the same finction.

This was a good review. I am running a Half Marathon this weekend and can't decide what to use between the Boston 12 and Prime X 2. I trained more in the Boston because I had it earlier.. I'm not sure how to decide but I'm looking to PR

I actually have 2 pair of the V1 which I love! probbaly more KM’s in that shoe than any other I own. I had to size down in that shoe to 10 from 10.5. I bought the V2 in both sizes and once again felt I had to go with the 10 the 10.5 felt a tinge wiider but was too long and didn’t get a good lockdown so I would say to be a bit careful with your sizing. Funny thing is I actually returned them at first as the feel was tighter and so stiff that it was cause major heel slippage. 2 Weeks later I was drawn back to the shoe and re-ordered it again in a different color and the fit was actually a bit better for some reason (nothing significant-but enough to make me want to keep them) - I was going to give them the initial run and then i got Noninsertional Achilles Tendinitis and I’m on the shelf for a few weeks if not months. - BUMMER!!!

I always debate what i should do on my long run workouts whether to go with the adios pro 3 or OG prime X. I like both shoes

I wonder if there is an increase in plate stiffness for a larger shoe size. That is probably why every runner has a different experience in terms of efficiency.

I did my first marathon in the V1 Prime X, got a couple 20+ mile runs in the first strung, and despite the weight I think this will be a pickup for me once it goes on sale. I’m a bigger runner, 190lbs, so the weight probably wouldn’t hinder me the same way, especially if this still works well for that kind of “set it and forget it” long run situation.

I switched to NB SC Trainer ( old version) after running in Prime X OG because the heel was so narrow, would the new Strung 2 feel as stable as the NB?

Hey all - question on my Girlfriends behalf: she is a stability shoe runner who barely missed the Boston cutoff this year (qualified but didn’t get in). I think having a plated shoe would give her the edge she needs to PR next season and get in. Would these work for a someone who needs a stability but wants a true race shoe? I have the alpha 1s and I want her to experience the feeling of a super shoe but she would snap an ankle in a shoe like the alpha

I need that Non-elite shirt!!

For Kofuzi, not as fun = no more risk of a broken ankle 😂😂😂

Very much mirrored my thoughts but I didn't think about the plastic grommets causing some of the lacing issues. Good call.

Prime X Stung 1 is on sale in UK/Europe I got mine few months ago on half price

Hey , when is the kofuzi non elite top going to come back for sale , i was hoping to get one for my wife for christmas but the shop showing as sold out and not planned to re-stock ? Im in the uk also just to make it a little more difficult :)

I don't know if it's only in the EU but the V1 Strung is selling for 140-180 depending on the size

I'm not sure what to buy this adizero prime x2 or a new balance supercomp elite v4, got any advise?

So, are you saying this is a shoenicorn? *runs away quickly in PXS*

Thoughts v. Pro 3?

If only I had the money... maybe selling my kidney is an option 😂

Epic chickens!!! 😂

Managed to get the Strung 1s recently and did not realize how unstable they were gonna be, rolled my ankle just trying them on, lol.

Ko, might that stack height rule apply to an AG podium in an Abbott Major? No money involved but even if I got along with these super high stack shoes (not even close so far), they might notice 😮 and I’d sure hate to risk a DQ if I ever made the top 3.

I’m so tempted by this shoe but such mixed reviews!! I’m size 12 and worry the shoes will be like bricks in my feet Is it worth it for larger feet I can get a discount on them of around 25% off so at £170 are they worth it?

I missed if you commented on the change of tread. I run on dirt roads a lot and now looks like the tread from adios pro 3 which gives zero grip on dirt. Can you confirm before I drop 300?

You are taking a lot about marathon effort, but my marathon pace is a good minute slower than yours, still great for me you think? Thanks for all the great content, have a great day 😊

Thanks for the great reviews. I PB'd at my last marathon with 3:05 wearing Alphafly 1. Do you think I can beat this wearing Prime X Strung 1? Is it suitable for Marathon? Is it on par in terms of performance with Alphafly 1?

Nice video kofuzi But can you talk about the durability of the shoes? Because if. You can run 1000km with it 300€ it will be worth

can you run a Boston qualifier in this shoe or would that not count?

Idk about these. They added 2 more ounces to an already heavyish shoe. Not a fan

Which would you choose between the prime x2 and the nb supercomp trainer v2, without taking into account the value but taking into account that I want the best to train as someone weighing 80 kg?

If you were running your first marathon... superblast or prime x2? asking for a friend haha

I wear a 10.5 in Alphafly 1. Should I go with size 10 in PrimeX strung 2?

Are these shoes very noisy when we’re running with them?

Simply too expensive for me given the alternative cheaper options for training. Even the Adios Pro 3 is a better "deal" and feels pretty great to run in.

Love to try this , but way too pricey to ‘try’ maybe if find on big sale at some point ….

I run in one shoe and 61 and started 4 yrs ago. Not a fast runner but been running everything in Mach 4 and 5. I want something that is more comfortable . I'm a average 10 pace. Would this be better choice for me

There's no charm in feeling like im gonna roll my ankles Mike 😅😂 I like the back being a bit more flared but I agree with you that it feels more clunky due to this.

Can you use it as daily trainer?

Is this height elevated shoes? How many inches these shoes can add in height?

True to size? I wear US 12 in Saucony Endorphine Speed 3 n New Balance Supercomp v2...same size in these beauties?

If I wear this shoe and qualify for boston am I disqualified?

Who’s enjoying the first Prime X Strung? 😮‍💨

this or Alphafly 3 as race shoe in marathons?

I bought a pair through the Pro Direct app in the Black Friday sale and they’ve just arrived. 😢 I’m disappointed. The fit is great (half size up from normal), feel really comfortable and bouncy. But when I run up and down the hall, they make a duck quacking sound with every step. Im guessing here, but it could have something to do with compressing the air between the gap through the midsole (??) So I’m sending them back. Has anybody else had this issue???

Good shoe for a marathon or the Pro 3's

Prime 2 Strung Prime 2 Furious

Would you recommend these shoes as a Race shoe?

Love your reviews… the part where you said “a great shoe that people can not only just workout in but might want to start racing in” bro this is a $300 race shoe most of us are average runners who this is the raciest of race shoes we would consider buying 😂 for most of us the Boston 12 is more than enough to race in. But maybe I’m just the minority and most of your subscribers are really that serious 😅

Can I put insoles into this

If the prime x sprung 2’s upper is the same as its predecessor lack of breathability I’m out

Yo, what’s going on!!!

Man shoes are not cheap nowadays

Absolute joke that something like this is priced more than the alphafly 3. Ridic

More expensive, more weight, stable. Adidas has taken the fun factor from the PXS 1 which I loved. Not for me.

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I think it's a just expensive muscle car that lost its own characters

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No matter what it’s 300$ I could buy two pairs of better shoes with that money

What an abomination of the shoe

love the comprehensive review and comparisons but more love for the chickens! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

What is the best brand running shoe you recommend.