RANKING CURRENT ADIDAS RUNNING SHOES 2022 | WORST TO BEST | EDDBUD 

Based on my love of the Adios 6, I picked up version 7 on a great discount. I think you're quite right in your assessment-it's a nice advancement for tempo/interval runs, but definitely a step back in terms of being useful as a daily. I'll be keeping the 6 in rotation for that purpose.

Totally agree with what's going on here...I find myself going for the adios 7 for routine stuff...it does get loaded up with pebbles 😀 all the same size 😀 The sen 8 is a great build and I find myself saving it as to not put miles on it

Adidas launched the Boston 11 world wide in the same week but the Adios 7 ,still didn't appear in the Adidas stores in Brazil. I got mad about that and tired of waiting and ended getting the Puma Velovity Nitro 2 in a very beautiful blue colorway. It is different and less stable then my old Adios 6 but it is also very nimble and more comfortable.

Strung upper material is future of pro3

Once I understood the discount policy/outlet availability of Adidas shoes, I become more and more addicted to the superb fit, unbeatable traction and overall quality. Back from my older years (been running for more than half a century), when the choice was: Adidas or Puma ?, aside from national brands. While not yet fully satisfied by lackluster performance by Boston 11, I found Takumi Sen 8 being the absolute best shoe I ever owned. Still can manage everything from sprints at 4'30"/mi. pace to tempo runs at 7'30", at my ..er.. ripe age of 66.

I love how Edd called out the Shift 3 as a better Boston 10! My thoughts exactly.

I’m a big fan of the three stripes, and agree with your detailed analysis Ed. The Boston 10 is an odd one. I don’t love it, but have steadily racked the mileage up over time. TS8 and AAP2 are an ‘A’ for me 👍🏻

My rankings (based on my own experience) #1 Prime X = A+ #2 Adios Pro 2 = A #3 Boston 9 = A- #4 Adios 6 = C- (50k might not be enough to break the Lightstrike) #5 Ultraboost 20 = D (didn't buy to run in them tho)

Hey Ed! Back home from the long trip to Asia and I was ready to splurge as I was about to return but the Prime X Strung in my size was sold out and remains unavailable currently.☹Oh well, that's how it goes. But I did add the Adios Pro 3 (AP3) and Takumi Sen 8 (TS8) and I fully agree with your assessments. The TS8 has rocketed up my chart of running shoes collection as my number one at the moment and the AP3 will need more break-in time and miles as it felt rather stiff and less than comfortable initially, but it's started to grow on me with each run. Putting on the TS8 really does feel like getting into a high-powered sports car and, once you get going, you feel like you're flying with almost no effort at all. Curious how the TS8 fits so well immediately with step in despite its narrow profile while the AP3 seems to need a lot of fidgeting with the lacing to get the upper to conform around your feet. Like you, I still have high hopes for the AP3 to develop into a nice long-distance workhorse but it seems to lack the inherent magic of the TS8. This experience with the TS8 has me even more excited about the Prime X Strung (PXS) which I'm eagerly waiting for. Heck, I'm checking my email constantly for the notification that the PXS in my size has become available from adidas, but I get the sense it won't be anytime soon after they sold out the first batch on their site. I don't expect the PXS to be just a high-stacked version of the TS8 but a shoe with its own distinct character, feel, and ride. Will get it eventually! Thanks for the great content!

The Prime X Strung is the shoe that got me back into Adidas. I’ve found that now I’ve done 100+km in mine that the initial instability has largely gone away. That could be that I’ve adapted to the shoe or I’ve just stopped noticing it but either way I love the shoe. I thought I’d be seeking out some Pro 3s next but maybe I’ll give the Takumi a try instead

Totally agree, my top picks also. If I was to pick one shoe and stay with it hands down the Prime X.

I don’t run in the Boston 10s daily, but on a wet day with slippery leaves on pavement, it’s a champ.

Sen 8 is my current favorite Adidas shoe 100% agree. I have not tried any of the Prime x shoes yet

Love the musical interludes. And the shoe wisdom isn't the worst I've ever seen. 👍 I watch all of them.

Prime X arrived today 🎉 fingers crossed for better weather tomorrow

Love the Boston 10 for long runs above steady pace effort, I've done up to 30 Km long run and works for me.

Best line up in the running shoe game atm.

I agree with most of your grades of the shoes I have, I like the ultraboost 21 I have, it just has a smooth run transition and the cold.rdy version I have is great in the winter. Boston 11 I like better than the 10. It just feels a bit wider but the lightstrike takes a while to break in. Those first few runs were a bit painful how firm the midsole felt.

Great breakdown of the brand with the three stripes 🤜🏾🤛🏻

A nice two shoe rotation for the A grades :) Out of all of these shoes, which one is best for easy paces up to half marathon distance? My favourite 'looking' shoe is the Pro 2 in the turbo/yellow/black colourway.

I own a pair of Adizero Prime X and I totally love them especially because they make me feel tall hehehe I’m a 5,9” midget but with them on I feel like I’m 6.5” or something 🦾😂♥️

Obviously you will deduce from my comment that I am somewhat of an outlier in regards to my preferences. I prefer the RC4. Love the road feel underfoot with this shoe! I'm not a big fan of most cushioned shoes but will use them on some longer slow paced runs.

I really want to try the prime x strung but the price and the stability issues are really holding me back from getting them

got the takumi sen 9 a few months back and it's a magnificent shoe, loking forward to lots more of fun with those

Ah, i wish you would have included solarglide or solarboost too

Before watching: #1 is gonna be prime x strung After watching: knew it Now do this for asics

I use the Adistar and the Boston 10 on a weekly basis and I quite enjoy them :) Double thumbs upon the takumi Sen 8!

I agree the takumi sen 9 is very comfortable out of the box it definitely felt more firm to the touch, but once I got some speed under foot the shoe softened up nicely and the sl ran way small for me not happy with that sho nard haha 😂

3Stripes truly found its stride. I still want a Strung version of the Takumi Sen. Great list. Fair points. ✌🏽💙🏃🏽‍♂️

Agree with Boston 10. I only have around 40kms on mine. They're too stiff. Now I just use them casually. I think the energy rods are unnecessary. It's a daily trainer no need for them. In my opinion.

Great review, Edd, always much appreciated! Would you deem the Prime X Strung to be worthy of the marathon, in your opinion? I'm on the fence between that and the Adios Pro 3. Thank you!

My son found a pair of the Prime X's for $75 at an Adidas Outlet store recently. Needless to say, he bought them.

EDD, great review. I'm quite enjoying my Prime X Strung. Looking forward to the Tekumi Sen 8...... Just one fly in the ointment..... Adidas has yet to refund the first pair of Prime X Strung I sent back. (only 'cause they were too big) Adidas helpline is very nice, very professional. They said refunds take 21 business days. Which means November 9th for me. I'm not worried about it. However,... Adidas is not doing me nor themselves any favor by dragging this out. Really a shame. Cheers

That Adios Pro 2 upper could do with a little plaster on, like what you get on the Puma Fast-R! You've sucked up our urn! 😂

Love the three stripes, helped me through my first 10k and half so I have a big soft spot for the brand. Here’s an idea; what about a list of good looking running shoes that don’t look like running shoes? Sounds crazy but I’m sure we’ve all thought ‘I’ll run to the pub’ but been a little bit apprehensive about rocking up in our favourite carbon plated zoom zooms. Surely there’s a daily or easy run trainer that makes you fly (but at a moderate pace) and makes you look fly. Love your work as always

Takumi Sen 8 & Prime X Strung.. 👍👍👍👍

Picked up a pair of AAP2 for 99 earth credits (arrive today 😀)...From M & M Direct...hoping for them to be at least as good as my Alphafly's 🤞...

Going to London next week. Any running store recommendations or running related recs? I will probably try to get in a run or two as possible…

Always been frustrated that adidas has basically no low or middle tier shoes worth using when their top of the line stuff is so good. We need things like the SL20 back. Apparently the SL20.3 isn't so bad though.

Love this content! I have some Adidas vouchers that need using so this is timely. Also been thinking about whether you could do a scientific test to compare carbon plated vs normal running shoes to see how much time difference you get over certain distances….

Would love the Sen 8 with that Adistar colour way. Love that colour combo.

I've always have problems of carbon plate shoes hurting my knee. The carbon rods on the adidas shoes seems to solve the problems but I wanna know which one of those shoes with rods are the most rigid ? I am not used to shoes that are too rigid and responsive.

I am sorry, I keep trying with the Adios 6 but doesn't work for me, 68 km and still firm as a brick...

ill find the pro 3 is the best shoe i have used. its just perfect at any pace

“Christmas cake” noooo not yet Ed come on fella too early lol 😂😂

Thanks Edd. I am mainly a treadmill trainer at the minute with major achilles tendonitus. I think it came about while on holiday in Italy and first major road run. 15k and cained it. I'm 52 and was using Asics Magic Speed. Which were OK for the treadmill, but has been reported they do tend to roll inside for me which can cause injury. Just purchased some adidas Mens Adizero Adios Pro 2.0 for 119 yoyos which I think is a good deal based on other shoe prices. Fingers crossed.

Hi Ed, I also have the ts8 and pxs.... Unfortunately no other adidas shoe is better than the competition for me. Maybe if they did a lightstrike pro daily cushioned option it could be good. That's unfortunate because I got some good discounts from adidas after dropping $420 aud on the pxs 😭 Waiting for your rebel v3 review....

Love this type of videos! Would like to know your ranking about new balance 2022 😊

For me as a heavy man that is 1,90 meter long and 100kg heavy the Ultraboost 22 is the only way to go !

how that adistar made it into production i will never know

Takumi sen 8 is my favourite at the moment. A gem of a shoe. Thanks for the reviews

Agree 👍. I want to try out the Pro 3 as well as the prime x.

How would you rate Pureboost 22 or PB22 Jet for daily trainers, incl walking, jogs and light runs. Would they be recommended if available at a similar price to Puma Velocity Nitro 2 and Reebok Floatride 4?

Great vid, sir. Prime X - wow, still.

Great reviews Ed

What about SL20.3? dont like the new version?

I have 2 pairs of Sen 8's and they're still unbelievable, il be running another half distance in them tomorrow. I don't see the point in upgrading to the 9's just yet. Though may get a pair of prime x / strung when the prices lower.

How to you remove the plate from the boston 10? I have it and totally agree with everything you said about it

Have loved my Adios Pro 2’s - used them for everything, gone from being pretty out of shape to running 19 min 5ks and sub-90 halfs in them. Worth changing to Pro 3s or should I just stick with them forever?

Nice one Edd. 👍🏻 Thank you. 🙏🏻

As an old, fat, slow runner, I love my Adistar CS for prodding along on my long, slow runs. It's very niche, but what a niche!😉 As for the Ultra Ultraboost, that super breathable upper is great for me as I live in a coastal desert climate. It's all about perspective...😊

I do my cross country training in the adizero 6 shoes and they are amazing it seems I’ve put 40-50 miles a week in them for a couple months and they only feel better the more I run in them.

Found your channel and the content and delivery is great. Keep it up

I knew the Prime X would be at the pole position before even clicking on the video 🤣

adistar, ultraboost, boston & adios series are firm though heavy sometimes.

Ed, could the Prime x be a daily (sort of) trainer? Reduced prices here in US lead me to want a second pair rather than spring for the Adios Pro 3.

Great rundown.

ran in the Takumi Zen 8 for the first time on Tuesday and yes its worth the A grade.my only complaint is that i should have gone a half size down

Good stuff Ed, I'm currently looking for a shoe I can wear at the gym, and might enter a few 10k's later in the year. The video has been helpful.

Takumi 100% love that shoe... nothing bad to say except those laces... changed laces and used it up to HM race and it shined like a star (or a pair of stars) on my feet! 250Km and they feel better and better in every run!

Hey, thanks for the rankings, for a marathon out of those options, what would be your preference for a sub 3 attempt? do you believe that the Prime X (first edition) could be an option? I'm doing most of my training on the Adios Pro 2, however, after 300km, I'm considering a new pair for the marathon, I'm between the Pro 3 and the Prime X, I tried the Alphafly, unfortunately, it's too narrow for my foot and I returned it, also considering the new Saucony Pro. thanks again

Hey Ed, what's your opinion on the more lower end of Adidas daily trainers, the Supernova and Supernova+? I like them better than the Solar Glide.

Hi edd 👊, adidas adizero sizing confuses me big time , best for me is 27cm us 9 ( most companies) in adizero it's US 10 ?? Plus they all look very narrow any ideas guys and master eddbud thanks , they look good but I don't think they'll work for me , better safe then sorry 👍

I am missing a real modern daily trainer in the current adidas lineup. The emphasis is on modern, so all the heavy boost models like the solar boost or whatever are not an option for me there. The adios is great, but not sure if on long term I will stick to this as daily trainer. And the Prime X is simply much to expensive for that category. If you watch current recommendations on the best daily trainers of 2022 here on the different youtube channels, you never find any adidas in it. Adidas is missing here something which should be essential for them.

I'm at 1:28, and I'm placing bets on what will be the "best Adidas shoe" at the end...lol

Pls also review the new ADIZERO SL

What are your views about Adidas Response Super 3.0?

How would you compare the SL with the Adios 7? Any reason to own the Adios 7 and Takumi Sen 8? BTW, I found the sizing on the Prime X to be way off...with what is normally a perfect fit in other brands, in the Prime X, it looks like my foot is wearing a shower cap and a half size up which is my comfort zone, my foot has gone camping (in a tent). Pro 2 is similar fitted. What gives?

Cool, but what is the one ultimate shoe of the year from all brands?

Same here on the Bostons. I really wanted to like that shoe but it was just bad. The only thing worse than the midsole was the laces! 😂

Hi Edd .. I have the OG prime X and I’m considering to buy another pair of them the are on sale here 140$ .. ? And the Nike alpha fly V1 at about 200$ ( I didn’t ran in them) which would you recommend ? Based on your experience ?

I miss the low budget RC4, but it was compensated by Rodriguez

is a pair of takumi sen 8s that have been used for 20k a good deal for £60

Any news on the upcoming "adizero sl" with lightstrike pro and no plate(i guess) 🤔

Which adidas one is best for marathon distance, cheers

I have flat feet and try as I might I simply couldn't fit into the TS8. I can pick up a pair of Boston 10 at half price but upon your rating I'm not gonna risk torturing my feet. I can't come to terms with UB22 either so mine are also relegated to casual shoes.

Is takumi sen 8 considered as daily or regular shose to run in??

I love the original recipe Prime X, probably the fastest I’ve put 100 miles on a shoe. Eagerly await the Strung going on sale at some point. I really enjoyed the first Adios Pro but it did seem like the Lightstrike Pro needed 50 miles to really come to life. Meanwhile the Prime X was brilliant out of the box, not sure if the formulation changed or it’s just the copious amount of foam that’s to credit there.

Very entertaining video, 👌🏽

AdEEEEEEdas here!!

What do you recommend for daily jogs?

Have you tried the solarglide 5?? Nice and heavy, perfect for slowing you down on easy days.

Cool hat

I remember a time, a certain someone was set against the Takumi Sen 8, I pushed hard for you to give it a chance 😉 But you pushed me into getting the strung, and boy what an upper. It's almost slipper like now I've put on my favourite elastic laces. Yes they have a few misses, but when they hit it's almost always a home run.

Super thanks Edd

Not a big Adidas fan so far, the upper is always wonky and light strike is just not good lol. Light strike pro is promising but the upper still gets me. Really want to try the Prime X Strung but that's a huge risk at $300 in the US.

What about adizero pro 2?

I've become an Adidas convert thanks to you Edd - both the Takumi Sen 8 and Prime X are in heavy rotation. P.S.: What's the current exchange rate between Smackeroonies and Earth Credits?

B is not fair grade for the pro 3 😢

Takumi sen 8 for daily use ok ?