First pair went up to 1400km before ANY sign of wear, after what one rod broke but I kept them for another 100km. Second pair is still in use after 900km and nothing to complain about at all. Love them.
250 miles, 4 marathons in mine and they are almost like new ! Very excited for the 4.. if they dial in that upper and the laces ( look like it from the pics) will be perfect.
I’ve got 267.4 miles in mine raced a 5 mile trail run in them and couldn’t believe how great they still are. Much better than the puma elite 2’s. Value for money these days.
Love this shoe so much, it's been my go to for my toughest days and even when things haven't gone well the shoe has always been there to slog it out, never had any issues other than the wonky fit
Great review Andy. I just went over the 200 mile mark in a pair last weekend. It’s like the “workhorse of super shoes” for me. Not the softest, not the bounciest but just gets the job done. Fingers crossed 🤞 the rods stay intact for longer as I try to keep putting miles in it. Great review
GREATLY appreciate such long-term reviews Andy, thanks so much!! They're still €200-250 here but thanks to your recommendation I'm gonna start keeping an eye out!!🙋♀
Yes keep an eye out Bev, we’ve had multiple occasions where it’s been around £150 and I’ve heard others use a discount on top to get them even cheaper!
I've seen other posters on here claim high mileage. I'd agree. I'm up to over 500 miles in my first pair and they are as respojsive as ever. I bought a 2nd hand pair of Boston 12s this week thinking they would be a daily version of the Pro 3s but they aren't a patch on the Pro 3s. So I'm on the look out for a 3rd pair. Great for long run workouts and races
Hi Andy thanks for a great review as always. So basically, can we keep using the shoes despite the clicking sound? I just got a new pair with a nice discount, took them out of the box, battled with the lacing until getting it right, walked on them a bit and noticed this clicking sound in the left shoe. Ignored it and went for a run. The sound became noisier, then it was not 1 but rather 3 consecutive "clicks" that now sound squeaky. So after 10 miles every step produces a squeaky sound. It doesn't seem to affect performance, so I am not sure if it has to do with a broken rod or a problem with air trapped between layers of foam or issues with the glue inside the shoe. I loved the ride tbh. But now I cant stop thinking that I spent so much money for a faulty shoe :( In my country we dont have any sort of satisfaction guarantee after the shoe has signs of wear. And it is new on the outside haha, it is just the clicks and squeaks inside that dont let my mind be at ease 😢
Run in mine 650km. Washed 5 times in washing machine. The foam was still good, no holes or any visible wear in upper. Outsole had visible usage but still in really good condition. And in such condition I sold them for 45eur Really nice shoes and if you are lucky you can wear them for 1000km or even 1200km
I bought a pair today for the more natural feeling you talked about I have Nike carbon plate shoes I like but they tend to control how I run if you know what I mean first pair addidas carbon plate I've bought.
I LOVE the midsole but have a lot of problems with the comfort of the upper. (Tendon issue because of rubbing upper, painfull laces, slipping heel) The outsole got loose after 200km (glued it back several times) and now I got a big tear in the side of the upper after 400km. I hope I can get a second pair with discount and hope the new model will have a beter fit.
Like the heel tab trick - just started doing that to mine as the stitching was causing serious blisters. Regarding the rods - had a broken one on some 2nd hand Adios Pro 2 (from @TimGrose) and lasted ages without causing any injury. For comparison with the Pro 3 - mine (one of many pairs) has over 900k and is still going strong. Lightstrike Pro and the upper/outsole combo seems to go on forever!
Curious why you seemed to have pronation issues in the Takumi Sen, but not the Pro. You'd almost think the Pro would be worse with the higher stack of the same foam. My TS8's are at 440km, are still going strong and are WAY more versatile than people give them credit for distance wise.
I ran one marathon in this shoe any than I put It in my long runs and now It reach 300 km with the same pop and little wear. Adidas definetely fixed durability issues that v2 had. Great video Andy!
Up to 336 miles in one pair. Marginal drop off in performance, but midsole and rods holding strong. Noticing some outsole wear and the upper has developed a hole. Reckon they'll get to 400 as a training shoe, probably wouldn't race them now
Makes you wonder what the rods are actually doing for us if you think the shoe still feels fine with broken ones. As I recall with adidas sizing your foot length (being I think 30.5 cm so a bit longer than my 30.2 cm) is then right on the mark of what adidas suggest for a UK 13.5 (US 14) so not surprised some shoes in that size are a bit short for you. It's fine for me. Just checked and done 240 miles in mine but that's now over 2 years and so it is a shoe I tend to now wear now and again. Find it just a bit too heavy for an out and out race shoe but yeah for some intervals and indeed long runs it does a good job and does indeed still seem to be holding up well. That said never quite know how it really compares to a new pair as don't have one. That would be a good test versus a pair with broken rods. Think I would be worried that might then be effecting my gait in seemingly already a shoe where your foot is not quite in the intended place.
Yeah I do worry it might affect my gait too, but I honestly can’t feel a difference other than an annoying click! Compared to other shoes in the supershoes category, it’s definitely on the heavier end of the spectrum… but as a long run and DT shoe, it’s proving to be extremely useful!
@@TheFODRunner if they weren't so tight on your feet you could have tried out those insoles with the carbon plate that Goran Winblad was using on his Everesting vid. I would worry a piece of carbon rod works its way through the foam, but I'd also keep running in them...
Love mine, although still prefer the 2 with better shaped toe box and not so bulky. So many shoes would be so much better if they were just built on a slab of Lightstrike Pro.
I've the pro2 and pro3, the pro3 has two bands that runs from the front of the shoe to the laces, which the pro2 doesn't. Lost a toenail because of it on the pro3 so will probably cut a hole like you did as its an excellent midsole
Yes those bands are the bits of material that went across the top of my big toe, since cutting that hole that band isn’t as tight and it’s been a game changer
I only got 100 miles out of mine before the rubber on the heel had worn down completely so there was none left. I don’t know if that’s because I’m a heavier runner. Only used them for road races.
537km so far. No wear. I found upper really difficult to get right when lacing up but eventually got used to it. Faster long run shoe it is perfect. It’s not obtrusive and it’s stable - didn’t like at first, now think the opposite
It's funny how some shoes work for one runner and not another. I find the pro 3 is second to none, mine have 300 miles on them and are fine but obviously some soul rubber is worn away without affecting the ride . My Adidas SL's where so bad they where painful to run in , they had NO CUSHIONING at all . SL2's are very food 👍
My Adidas adios pro 3 has 140 km and is like new. I only use it for competitions and time trials. Mine is a size 12 US and it fits a little loosely in the toe box. I think I can get 200 km out of it.
Picked up a green/bl;ack pair for £25 from the Adidas Outlet at Gloucester Quays a couple of weeks ago. They were selling the pink colourway for £157 though haha
@@TheFODRunner I know. 87% off I think (from £220). The shop attendant thought they'd been marked up incorrectly but they were honouring the price. I had to get size 7.5 even though I'm a size 8 - they were out of stock and the deal was just too good! Picked up a pair for my girlfriend too.
Good review Andy ty. How do these hold up on gravel trails? I run mainly in the new forest on gravel fire roads and I know you run on similar surfaces.
Yeah great buddy, all my LRs are on that sort of surface and they’ve been great! All I’ll say is, like most higher stacked shoes, when it gets a bit bumpy they can roll the ankles a bit!
Managed 400+ in mine before I sent them on - for me, the grip started wearing through towards the end - funny how people get different problems with the same shoe, I assume it’s different running styles, terrain, weight etc.?
400+ is great! Yeah different running form will do it… some are lighter on their feet than others too… “cadence” runners tend to glide a bit more than “stride” runners like me
I broke a carbon rod in both shoes of the first version and never bought another pair. First one broke after 125 km. Stopped wearing the shoes outside because the sound was horrible. Only used them on treadmill after and a rod in the other shoe broke after about 175 km. Never got reimbursed and they ended up in the trash can.
@@TheFODRunner I'm a descent 57 yr old marathon runner (2h44) and only 65 kg. So it's not because I'm heavy or a super fast runner so wasn't impressed. Adidas Canada never replied and had ordered them online. So my only experience with Adios Pro (1) and never bought again the brand.
Will agree to disagree , I would say time to say goodbye buddy, box it up and send it to JOGON for recyling. I worry that you will pick up an injury due to strange landing on a broken shoe.
Do JOGON take old shoes? I usually donate my old ones to charity… I’ll have a look at that! In all honesty I can’t really feel a difference, and as it’s the middle rod, the two either side seem to be holding things strong. If I notice a difference in how I strike or how they feel though, they’ll get shelved 👌
Andy, I’ve been thinking this is your best advert for a training shoe. Keep turning out videos for dbl threshold wearing these. You rate the midsole so much you cut a hole in a shoe that you had to buy half a size too small and ran once the rod snapped. If Adidas can sort the upper, drop some weight the ingredients are there for a phenomenal Pro 4…. Shoe of the year?!!!
200 Miles? That is just around 320 km. And that for a 250 € shoe. I am still running in my endorphin speed 3 and have around 1000 km in them. How is so little mileage acceptable? And here I don't see any discounts at all.
Ah sorry to hear that, we often have them on for around £150 and further discounts codes have been used on top. Someone in South Africa messaged me on Instagram to show me an outlet has them at 60% off right now! With the 4 coming soon, I’m sure a discount will appear. I do agree the mileage isn’t great, yet… but this is a racing shoe so it won’t quite have the same lifespan as something like the speeds
Hi there. The same happened to me. The first run I heard this click and then it became three clicks which now sounds like a squeak. Less than 10 miles in. How did it go for you? Could you keep using your shoes despite the clicking sound?
Yes…. 😂 but since the second snap, it seems to sometimes click and sometimes not…. I assume the broken bit gets wedged into a position keeps it quiet for a bit!
First pair went up to 1400km before ANY sign of wear, after what one rod broke but I kept them for another 100km. Second pair is still in use after 900km and nothing to complain about at all. Love them.
Wow, fantastic mileage!
Is the outsole rubber still there and good traction ?? 😂
@@hkim9151 I wish I could reply here with a picture, but yeah, all good :)
Let's be honest, what you wanted to reply in reality was: "where did you leave your spaceship man?!@@TheFODRunner
Cracking miles. My prime strung have done 510, and they still feel great. I'll be wearing them on Sunday for a 55k trail ultra. 👌
250 miles, 4 marathons in mine and they are almost like new ! Very excited for the 4.. if they dial in that upper and the laces ( look like it from the pics) will be perfect.
Amazing, sounds like you've used yours well!
I’ve got 267.4 miles in mine raced a 5 mile trail run in them and couldn’t believe how great they still are. Much better than the puma elite 2’s. Value for money these days.
I got over 300 on mine, and they're still going strong. It's one of my favorites. Great EVERYTHING type of shoe.
Brilliant!
Love this shoe so much, it's been my go to for my toughest days and even when things haven't gone well the shoe has always been there to slog it out, never had any issues other than the wonky fit
Definitely a great shoe for sure!
Great review Andy. I just went over the 200 mile mark in a pair last weekend. It’s like the “workhorse of super shoes” for me. Not the softest, not the bounciest but just gets the job done. Fingers crossed 🤞 the rods stay intact for longer as I try to keep putting miles in it. Great review
It definitely is a workhorse of the super shoe world! Great to hear 👊
Great description, Matt
GREATLY appreciate such long-term reviews Andy, thanks so much!! They're still €200-250 here but thanks to your recommendation I'm gonna start keeping an eye out!!🙋♀
Yes keep an eye out Bev, we’ve had multiple occasions where it’s been around £150 and I’ve heard others use a discount on top to get them even cheaper!
I've seen other posters on here claim high mileage. I'd agree. I'm up to over 500 miles in my first pair and they are as respojsive as ever. I bought a 2nd hand pair of Boston 12s this week thinking they would be a daily version of the Pro 3s but they aren't a patch on the Pro 3s.
So I'm on the look out for a 3rd pair. Great for long run workouts and races
Wow over 500?! Very impressive!!
I'm planning on buying the Pro 3s for race day because the B12's are my favorite long run shoe so this sounds promising
Yeah, just ticked over 500miles in my first pair. No snapped rods, bit of wear on the bottom rear of the shoe, but great value.
Hi Andy thanks for a great review as always. So basically, can we keep using the shoes despite the clicking sound? I just got a new pair with a nice discount, took them out of the box, battled with the lacing until getting it right, walked on them a bit and noticed this clicking sound in the left shoe. Ignored it and went for a run. The sound became noisier, then it was not 1 but rather 3 consecutive "clicks" that now sound squeaky. So after 10 miles every step produces a squeaky sound. It doesn't seem to affect performance, so I am not sure if it has to do with a broken rod or a problem with air trapped between layers of foam or issues with the glue inside the shoe. I loved the ride tbh. But now I cant stop thinking that I spent so much money for a faulty shoe :(
In my country we dont have any sort of satisfaction guarantee after the shoe has signs of wear. And it is new on the outside haha, it is just the clicks and squeaks inside that dont let my mind be at ease 😢
Run in mine 650km. Washed 5 times in washing machine. The foam was still good, no holes or any visible wear in upper. Outsole had visible usage but still in really good condition.
And in such condition I sold them for 45eur
Really nice shoes and if you are lucky you can wear them for 1000km or even 1200km
Wow! Super durable!!
I bought a pair today for the more natural feeling you talked about I have Nike carbon plate shoes I like but they tend to control how I run if you know what I mean first pair addidas carbon plate I've bought.
I LOVE the midsole but have a lot of problems with the comfort of the upper. (Tendon issue because of rubbing upper, painfull laces, slipping heel) The outsole got loose after 200km (glued it back several times) and now I got a big tear in the side of the upper after 400km. I hope I can get a second pair with discount and hope the new model will have a beter fit.
Like the heel tab trick - just started doing that to mine as the stitching was causing serious blisters.
Regarding the rods - had a broken one on some 2nd hand Adios Pro 2 (from @TimGrose) and lasted ages without causing any injury.
For comparison with the Pro 3 - mine (one of many pairs) has over 900k and is still going strong. Lightstrike Pro and the upper/outsole combo seems to go on forever!
That’s good to hear they didn’t cause any issues after being broken!
It does seem a very durable midsole : outsole combo doesn’t it!
Same thing happened to my pair after 450km. I still use them for faster sessions! Such a great shoe.
That’s awesome! No issues since the rod snapping?
La suela es increible no se desgasta! Tengo otros modelos con el mismo kilometrje de entrenamiento y ya tienen desgaste en cambio
Amazing!
I’ve got 267.4 miles in mine raced a 5 mile trail run in them and couldn’t believe how great they still are. Much better than the puma elite 2’s.
Fantastic news!
Got 400 in mine. Still working great. Got a new pair in the cupboard, but still waiting to need them,
Amazing!! 400 is fantastic
Curious why you seemed to have pronation issues in the Takumi Sen, but not the Pro. You'd almost think the Pro would be worse with the higher stack of the same foam. My TS8's are at 440km, are still going strong and are WAY more versatile than people give them credit for distance wise.
The cutout under the shoe that exposes the rods doesn’t seem to make my ankles collapse in as much as the sens… for some reason!
Yeah got mine to 250 or so, before falling apart, in terms of outsole and upper, midsole was still good though.
Decent mileage!
I ran one marathon in this shoe any than I put It in my long runs and now It reach 300 km with the same pop and little wear. Adidas definetely fixed durability issues that v2 had. Great video Andy!
Amazing! Glad to hear you’ve had some great use out of them!!
Up to 336 miles in one pair. Marginal drop off in performance, but midsole and rods holding strong. Noticing some outsole wear and the upper has developed a hole. Reckon they'll get to 400 as a training shoe, probably wouldn't race them now
Yeah they seem to last forever dont they, which is great value!
Just hope they improve the upper and sizing on version 4...only thing that lets them down. Best marathon shoe out there right now for me
Makes you wonder what the rods are actually doing for us if you think the shoe still feels fine with broken ones. As I recall with adidas sizing your foot length (being I think 30.5 cm so a bit longer than my 30.2 cm) is then right on the mark of what adidas suggest for a UK 13.5 (US 14) so not surprised some shoes in that size are a bit short for you. It's fine for me. Just checked and done 240 miles in mine but that's now over 2 years and so it is a shoe I tend to now wear now and again. Find it just a bit too heavy for an out and out race shoe but yeah for some intervals and indeed long runs it does a good job and does indeed still seem to be holding up well. That said never quite know how it really compares to a new pair as don't have one. That would be a good test versus a pair with broken rods. Think I would be worried that might then be effecting my gait in seemingly already a shoe where your foot is not quite in the intended place.
Yeah I do worry it might affect my gait too, but I honestly can’t feel a difference other than an annoying click!
Compared to other shoes in the supershoes category, it’s definitely on the heavier end of the spectrum… but as a long run and DT shoe, it’s proving to be extremely useful!
@@TheFODRunner if they weren't so tight on your feet you could have tried out those insoles with the carbon plate that Goran Winblad was using on his Everesting vid.
I would worry a piece of carbon rod works its way through the foam, but I'd also keep running in them...
Love mine, although still prefer the 2 with better shaped toe box and not so bulky.
So many shoes would be so much better if they were just built on a slab of Lightstrike Pro.
Absolutely, it’s a quality midsole 👌
I've the pro2 and pro3, the pro3 has two bands that runs from the front of the shoe to the laces, which the pro2 doesn't. Lost a toenail because of it on the pro3 so will probably cut a hole like you did as its an excellent midsole
Yes those bands are the bits of material that went across the top of my big toe, since cutting that hole that band isn’t as tight and it’s been a game changer
My Pro 2 had a break (near the intersection of the rods and the plate I think) at 295km/21 runs.
Oh wow, that’s not much is it!
I only got 100 miles out of mine before the rubber on the heel had worn down completely so there was none left. I don’t know if that’s because I’m a heavier runner. Only used them for road races.
That’s not many miles! Sorry to hear that!
I've seen a pair of Pro2 for 89.99 and i'm so tempted t get these! only 5 pounds more than the takumi sen 8s.
That’s very cheap!
537km so far. No wear. I found upper really difficult to get right when lacing up but eventually got used to it. Faster long run shoe it is perfect. It’s not obtrusive and it’s stable - didn’t like at first, now think the opposite
Yeah it’s a shoe that grows on you for sure!
It's funny how some shoes work for one runner and not another. I find the pro 3 is second to none, mine have 300 miles on them and are fine but obviously some soul rubber is worn away without affecting the ride . My Adidas SL's where so bad they where painful to run in , they had NO CUSHIONING at all . SL2's are very food 👍
My Adidas adios pro 3 has 140 km and is like new. I only use it for competitions and time trials. Mine is a size 12 US and it fits a little loosely in the toe box. I think I can get 200 km out of it.
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Picked up a green/bl;ack pair for £25 from the Adidas Outlet at Gloucester Quays a couple of weeks ago. They were selling the pink colourway for £157 though haha
No way?! That’s insane!!
@@TheFODRunner I know. 87% off I think (from £220). The shop attendant thought they'd been marked up incorrectly but they were honouring the price.
I had to get size 7.5 even though I'm a size 8 - they were out of stock and the deal was just too good!
Picked up a pair for my girlfriend too.
Good review Andy ty. How do these hold up on gravel trails? I run mainly in the new forest on gravel fire roads and I know you run on similar surfaces.
Yeah great buddy, all my LRs are on that sort of surface and they’ve been great! All I’ll say is, like most higher stacked shoes, when it gets a bit bumpy they can roll the ankles a bit!
Managed 400+ in mine before I sent them on - for me, the grip started wearing through towards the end - funny how people get different problems with the same shoe, I assume it’s different running styles, terrain, weight etc.?
400+ is great! Yeah different running form will do it… some are lighter on their feet than others too… “cadence” runners tend to glide a bit more than “stride” runners like me
Some of the mileage posted on here is unbelievable for a super shoe. Even for a daily trainer.
I thought that!
220kms in mine , no sign of wear and tear … the most durable and versatile super shoe i think …it can be use for every thing 😉🇫🇷
Amazing!
Beast mode!!!! Pro3 not designed for such power!! :)
Just a chunky lad mate 😂
I broke a carbon rod in both shoes of the first version and never bought another pair. First one broke after 125 km. Stopped wearing the shoes outside because the sound was horrible. Only used them on treadmill after and a rod in the other shoe broke after about 175 km. Never got reimbursed and they ended up in the trash can.
No way?! That’s very early for them to break, and terrible that they wouldn’t reimburse you!
@@TheFODRunner I'm a descent 57 yr old marathon runner (2h44) and only 65 kg. So it's not because I'm heavy or a super fast runner so wasn't impressed. Adidas Canada never replied and had ordered them online. So my only experience with Adios Pro (1) and never bought again the brand.
@@pierreboulay6035 that’s such a shame they never replied… sounds like you got a bad batch for them to break so early!
Did it snap on the trails ? Do you think it wouldn't snap if only used on smooth roads and avoiding the odd wold rock ?
No, smooth roads, it was an industrial estate workout and it went “snap” mid 2K rep
These shoes are so comfortable until I wore the NB SC Elite V4.
not scared it will cut throug the foam and into your toe while running?
No, it seems to “stay in place” for the moment!
Will agree to disagree , I would say time to say goodbye buddy, box it up and send it to JOGON for recyling. I worry that you will pick up an injury due to strange landing on a broken shoe.
Do JOGON take old shoes? I usually donate my old ones to charity… I’ll have a look at that! In all honesty I can’t really feel a difference, and as it’s the middle rod, the two either side seem to be holding things strong. If I notice a difference in how I strike or how they feel though, they’ll get shelved 👌
Just got mine a few days ago, hopefully snapped rod doesn't happen before 600km 😅 (got it on 165£)
If I had a snapped rod after less than 200, I'd be sending them back! Your 'customisation' probably prevents that tho.
Yes due to the toe hole, that isn’t possible 😂
@@TheFODRunner but for others commenting, and maybe getting less than a few hundred before a rod snaps, that's not acceptable and they should go back.
@@neilcatley9474 absolutely
I'm 2 for 2 sticking my big toe through the Adidas Boston 12!
Glad it’s not just me!
Andy, I’ve been thinking this is your best advert for a training shoe. Keep turning out videos for dbl threshold wearing these. You rate the midsole so much you cut a hole in a shoe that you had to buy half a size too small and ran once the rod snapped.
If Adidas can sort the upper, drop some weight the ingredients are there for a phenomenal Pro 4…. Shoe of the year?!!!
Thanks buddy 👊 ah man, I’m really keen to see more info on the pro 4!!
200 Miles? That is just around 320 km. And that for a 250 € shoe. I am still running in my endorphin speed 3 and have around 1000 km in them. How is so little mileage acceptable? And here I don't see any discounts at all.
Ah sorry to hear that, we often have them on for around £150 and further discounts codes have been used on top. Someone in South Africa messaged me on Instagram to show me an outlet has them at 60% off right now! With the 4 coming soon, I’m sure a discount will appear.
I do agree the mileage isn’t great, yet… but this is a racing shoe so it won’t quite have the same lifespan as something like the speeds
I get 1200km+ out of these.
Wow 👊
Is the rod still okay?
@@kenrickhk Yes I am light 60kg. I have had four pairs with no issues.
mine are popping up after 1 mile ridiculous
Hi there. The same happened to me. The first run I heard this click and then it became three clicks which now sounds like a squeak. Less than 10 miles in. How did it go for you? Could you keep using your shoes despite the clicking sound?
Is the clicking not driving you mad?!
Yes…. 😂 but since the second snap, it seems to sometimes click and sometimes not…. I assume the broken bit gets wedged into a position keeps it quiet for a bit!
I guess the SL2 would be a good pick to replace them
Reallly ? replacing a racing shoe with a daily driver 🤔. A good runners conversation over a bevvy I think 🙂
I am keen to try the SL2 yes! not sure it could replace these though for what I’m using them for
I know people who have gotten more than 1000 km out of them, of course they are lighter runners than 60 kilos.
O M G
#patentthetoeflap 🤣👊💵
😂
Hi Andy you are not an ADIDAS foot.😊
Haha very true!
I’m sure adidas gonna replace these for you
Since I’ve cut a hole in the toe box, I don’t think so sadly
Who doesnt have a hole on the toebox? 😂😂😂😂😂
😂