ActiveRunningAdidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review – More bounce, less ounceThe Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 fits and runs differently than the Pro 2 – but are these changes for the better?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)T3 VerdictThe Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 are carbon-enhanced running shoes of the best kind; the extra foam under the forefoot and the rocker shape help push you forward over long distances with ease. However, the toe box might be too narrow for runners with wide feet, and the distinct foam cutaway sections might affect the gait cycle of some athletes (especially those who supinate).Reasons to buy+Lighter and peppier than Adios Pro 2+Allows you to switch tempo quickly+Lightstrike Pro+ foam is soft and responsive+Made in part with recycled materialsReasons to avoid-Toe box feels too narrow-Cutaway sections in the foam affect gaitWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
ActiveRunningAdidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review – More bounce, less ounceThe Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 fits and runs differently than the Pro 2 – but are these changes for the better?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)T3 VerdictThe Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 are carbon-enhanced running shoes of the best kind; the extra foam under the forefoot and the rocker shape help push you forward over long distances with ease. However, the toe box might be too narrow for runners with wide feet, and the distinct foam cutaway sections might affect the gait cycle of some athletes (especially those who supinate).Reasons to buy+Lighter and peppier than Adios Pro 2+Allows you to switch tempo quickly+Lightstrike Pro+ foam is soft and responsive+Made in part with recycled materialsReasons to avoid-Toe box feels too narrow-Cutaway sections in the foam affect gaitWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 fits and runs differently than the Pro 2 – but are these changes for the better?
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(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)T3 VerdictThe Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 are carbon-enhanced running shoes of the best kind; the extra foam under the forefoot and the rocker shape help push you forward over long distances with ease. However, the toe box might be too narrow for runners with wide feet, and the distinct foam cutaway sections might affect the gait cycle of some athletes (especially those who supinate).Reasons to buy+Lighter and peppier than Adios Pro 2+Allows you to switch tempo quickly+Lightstrike Pro+ foam is soft and responsive+Made in part with recycled materialsReasons to avoid-Toe box feels too narrow-Cutaway sections in the foam affect gait
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
T3 VerdictThe Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 are carbon-enhanced running shoes of the best kind; the extra foam under the forefoot and the rocker shape help push you forward over long distances with ease. However, the toe box might be too narrow for runners with wide feet, and the distinct foam cutaway sections might affect the gait cycle of some athletes (especially those who supinate).Reasons to buy+Lighter and peppier than Adios Pro 2+Allows you to switch tempo quickly+Lightstrike Pro+ foam is soft and responsive+Made in part with recycled materialsReasons to avoid-Toe box feels too narrow-Cutaway sections in the foam affect gait
T3 VerdictThe Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 are carbon-enhanced running shoes of the best kind; the extra foam under the forefoot and the rocker shape help push you forward over long distances with ease. However, the toe box might be too narrow for runners with wide feet, and the distinct foam cutaway sections might affect the gait cycle of some athletes (especially those who supinate).
T3 Verdict
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 are carbon-enhanced running shoes of the best kind; the extra foam under the forefoot and the rocker shape help push you forward over long distances with ease. However, the toe box might be too narrow for runners with wide feet, and the distinct foam cutaway sections might affect the gait cycle of some athletes (especially those who supinate).
Reasons to buy+Lighter and peppier than Adios Pro 2+Allows you to switch tempo quickly+Lightstrike Pro+ foam is soft and responsive+Made in part with recycled materialsReasons to avoid-Toe box feels too narrow-Cutaway sections in the foam affect gait
Reasons to buy+Lighter and peppier than Adios Pro 2+Allows you to switch tempo quickly+Lightstrike Pro+ foam is soft and responsive+Made in part with recycled materials
Lighter and peppier than Adios Pro 2
Allows you to switch tempo quickly
Lightstrike Pro+ foam is soft and responsive
Made in part with recycled materials
Reasons to avoid-Toe box feels too narrow-Cutaway sections in the foam affect gait
Toe box feels too narrow
Cutaway sections in the foam affect gait
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
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When I first heard about the imminent release of the Adios Pro 3, I instantly reached out to Adidas and asked for a pair for a review. They kindly provided me with the shoes, and as soon as Adios Pro 3 landed on my doorstep, I abandoned work and all my other commitments so I could go for a quick test run.
The initial experience was a bit of a mixed bag: the fit was too tight, and the cutaway sections in the foam affected my gait (I tend to land on the lateral side of the front of the foot when I climb hills). However, this first experience didn’t deter me from giving the shoes a proper try; I was determined to get to the bottom of this and find out whether the Adios Pro 3 are better or worse than the Adios Pro 2.
Here is what I found.
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review: Price and availability
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 was launched on 1 June 2022 and is available to buy now directly fromAdidas US,Adidas UKandAdidas AUfor a recommended retail price of $250/£220/AU$360. Take a look at ourAdidas discount codespage for ways to save on your order. The shoes are also available to buy via third-party retailers such asSportsShoes.com.
The Adios Pro 2 is available to buy still and is much cheaper, thanks to the release of the Adios Pro 3. SportsShoes.comcurrently sells the Adios Pro 2for £126 in the UK while in the US, you can get a pair of Adio Pro 2s for40% off at Adidas.
If you’re after a something cheaper, give the Adidas Adizero Adios 6 a try. Currently, you can buy them for$72 (-40% off) at Adidas USand£77 (-30% off) at SportsShoes.comin the UK.
Also part of the Adios line is the Boston 10 shoes and the Adizero Takumi Sen 8, both featuring the EnergyRod system and the Lightstrike Pro foam.
The Adios Pro 3 has a more ‘pointy’ toe box design (left: Adios Pro 2, right: Adios Pro 3)(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
The Adios Pro 3 has a more ‘pointy’ toe box design (left: Adios Pro 2, right: Adios Pro 3)
The Adios Pro 3 has a more ‘pointy’ toe box design (left: Adios Pro 2, right: Adios Pro 3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review: What’s new?
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 features the new ENERGYRODS 2.0 system: the carbon energy rods are now a single structure. Adidas seems to have backtracked slightly on the idea of using separate rods instead of a thin carbon plate with the new system; maybe the Adios Pro 4 will have an even more connected EnergyRod system?
The Lightstrike Pro foam is not new but here, you get two layers of it for extra bounce and energy return. The stack height of the Adios Pro 3 stayed the same but it has a shallower drop, meaning that there is now more foam under the forefoot. In numbers:
Despite the extra foam, the Adios Pro 3 weighs ever so slightly less than the Adios Pro 2 (244 grams v 247 grams, men’s UK size 10) which is due to the foam cutaways and the new lightweight upper. The Adios Pro 3 features similar cutaways to the Takumi Sen 8 (e.g. under the little toe) and there is a big chunk ‘missing’ from the medial side of the midsection of the shoes (just like in the Adios Pro 2).
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review: Fit
I have a confession to make: I have wide feet. If you read any of my previous running shoe reviews, you might know this already, but I thought I might as well clarify it here, too, just in case you didn’t.
Now, I’m kind of between size 10-10.5 UK and I wore a size 10 Adios Pro 2, so I asked for the same size Adios Pro 3. According to the Adidas website, my Adidas size is supposed to be 11, but there is no way that’s true. I tested many size 10 Adidas shoes before and they fit me fine, including the Adios Pro 2.
Naturally, I asked for the same size Adios Pro 3 (size 10) so I can compare the two. To my surprise, I had a hard time getting my foot into the shoes and once they were on, the toe box felt a bit too close to comfort.
Adidas has updated the upper, and not just the material but the shape of the upper, too, making the shoes look more like cowboy boots than running shoes. I’m sure the engineers/designers did a lot of research before they decided on the update, but surely no one has a foot that can be wedged into that little area near the front!?
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review: Running performance
Despite the fit not being up my street, I enjoyed running in the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3. The shoes provide seriously good energy returns, and switching pace is as easy as thinking about wanting to do it, and off you go.
The aggressive rocker shape reminded me of Hoka’s Early-Stage Mete-Rocker system, which I love and am glad to see here. The cutaway section of the foam under the pinky toe tarnished the perfect rocker experience – if only slightly – but it could just be how I run; not everyone utilises that bit of the foam, hence why Adidas thought it was okay to remove it.
Traction is excellent, thanks to the Continental rubber outsole. I tested the shoes mainly in dry conditions, but occasionally, some light rain fell and even on those occasions, I didn’t struggle to keep my balance and stride in control. The rubber should be durable enough to last a couple of hundred miles, although I don’t have any official stats about its longevity.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review: Verdict
Adidas switched up a gear with the Adizero Adios Pro 3. The shoes feel snappy and ready to go thanks to the extra foam under the forefoot and the EnergyRod 2.0 system that connects the previously separate carbon rods so that they work more harmoniously.
The upper has also been redesigned and feels tighter than the Adios Pro 2; please bear this in mind before making a purchase. If you have wide feet, it might be worth going half a size up to ensure there is enough room in the toe box area. Runners with narrow feet will have no issues with the fit.
It’s easy to switch tempo in the shoes, which makes them especially ideal for tempo sessions. The extra foam under the forefoot also allows for longer sessions without killing your legs; another brownie point awarded to the Adios Pro 3.
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 is certainly different from its predecessor and will delight some runners but not all of them. The unique shape of the foam (i.e. cutaway sections) requires runners to be fully in control of their stride to make the most of the shoes; complete beginners need not apply.
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 review: Also consider
Apart from the shoes mentioned above (e.g. METASPEED EDGE+), other shoes that spring to mind are the newNike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% 2, shoes even chunkier than the Adios Pro 3 with an integrated carbon plate and Air Zoom pockets. The Alphafly 2 is more expensive than the Adidas and might be harder to get hold of (at least for now).
The On Cloudboom Echo is also a decent alternative that features a firmer foam and an equally as tight upper. It’s miles better than the original Cloudboom and has a well-pronounced toe spring for explosive take-offs.
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