The Adios Pro 2 is a deceptively fast racing shoe. That entire tempo run felt effortless and I was reminded why the Adios Pro was my favourite carbon fibre shoe of last year. Stability was better, the cushioning felt slightly firmer and the rocker wasn’t as aggressive. I had tested the Adidas Prime X a month ago and the Adios Pro 2 felt like a more conservative, less extreme version of the Prime X. The ride felt very natural and smooth compared to other carbon fibre shoes with jarring rides. It was easy to get up to tempo pace and hold it there for the entire run. My first run was an 11 kilometre tempo run and the ride was very similar to the first version of the Adios Pro. I’m not a big fan of the Adios Pro 2 launch colourway.Īll the white material makes the super shoe seem bland and on TV, you can’t tell if it’s the Adios Pro 2 that the elites are wearing because there isn’t enough distinguishable colour pop. I suspected the Adios Pro 2 to be the same, so I ordered it in a half size smaller than my usual size. The other shoes in the Adizero range, the Boston 10 and the Prime X run a half size big. The Vaporfly Next% 2 on the other hand is widely available. I eventually managed to secure a pair a few weeks later but most retail outlets have now sold out of the Adios Pro 2. When the Adios Pro 2 launched in Singapore, it was through the Adidas app in very limited quantities but even top tier, priority members such as myself never stood a chance: they were all sold out in seconds. ![]() The Adios Pro 2, just like the Adios Pro 1 is extremely difficult to purchase because Adidas hasn’t managed to fix their supply issues. So is the upgraded, more expensive Adios Pro 2 better than the first version and how does it stack up to the onslaught of new super shoes? Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2 First ImpressionsĪdidas Adizero Adios Pro 2 – Left Lateral+Toe The Adios Pro 2 will set you back $20 more than its predecessor. It weighs 7.6 oz which is 0.4 oz lighter than the first version and it has an increased stack height of 39.5 mm in the heel and 29.5 mm in the forefoot. On paper, the Adios Pro 2 is vastly different to the Adios Pro 1. When I tested the Adios Pro last year, it quickly became my favourite super shoe: it was smooth, highly cushioned and had a natural ride which I hadn’t felt in any other racing shoe. ![]() This innovative design approach has paid off for Adidas because the Adios Pro 2 is one of the most lethal weapons in the super shoe war. The Adios Pro 2 is such a unique carbon fibre racer because it utilises stiff carbon rods in its midsole instead of a rigid carbon plate like other racers. It took them a while, but now they finally have something which gives their elite athletes a chance at a podium spot. Now, we’re at the point where other brands have finally closed the gap.Īdidas is one brand that has the R&D budget, the shoe developers and the resources to come up with a true Vaporfly competitor. It’s an early Saturday morning in August and I’ve just woken up at 5 am to witness Peres Jepchirchir win the gold medal in the Olympic marathon, wearing a pair of Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2.įor a long, long time, the Nike Vaporfly was the king of super shoes and nothing even came close to matching its speed.
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