Before the advent of the carbon plate super-shoe, the Adidas Adizero Adios was one of the best running shoes you could get for racing. It was light and responsive, and it had enough cushioning to protect the legs through a marathon while still being minimalist.
Nowadays, the best carbon plate running shoes are the clear pick for racing, and the Adios line includes the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3, a high-stack super-shoe. How the original Adios fits into this era has been unclear, but the Adidas Adios 8 shows how a more traditional racing shoe can still be relevant. It’s a great shoe for fast training sessions, and races if you’re not a fan of carbon shoes, and is much cheaper than many rivals.
