Thanks Dre, and good luck at NYC!

I wanted the AB v2 but I couldn’t find them in my size in orange anywhere on the web. I usually wear a size 12 and got the v1 in a 12. I hope they are not too small.

Can’t wait to get them. Great info on site. Thanks again.

The Boost is softer and more resilient, non Boost has a much firmer feel.

May I ask how you compare those two shoes, boost and non?

I have both the adios 2 (non boost) and adios boost 1, and as you say, find the boost 1 more suitable for easier runs, and the non boost to really come into its own when pushed to speed — simply put, for me the thin kevlar or whatever plate in the adios non-boost has a rigidity to it that seems to return energy to you at higher speeds, while the boost version feels a bit mushy, or at least mushier by comparison. I wonder how adidas’ elite marathoners felt about this? I think the non-boost version would work better over the final stages of a marathon…

Adios it is! Thanks guys

I’d agree with Pete and in fact use the adios boost 1 as a trainer. I don’t run in Frees, but they definitely have less structure (torsion system and outsole adios boost adds over frees) than the adios although the frees do probably run a bit softer. I recently tried the Energy Boost 2 on and they could work for you…they are a little more stack height than the adios, but softer and more forgiving which might be closer to the frees in ride quality. I guess in the end it ends up what kind of ride you want: adios is less forgiving but much more responsive and energy 2 is more forgiving but a little less responsive; both would be fine as trainers though. Hope that helps, -David

I see no reason why not, I’d have no problem using the Adios as a daily trainer, and if you regularly use the Free you should have no issues.

I think it’s because the heel in the 1400v2 slightly softer and the revlite midsole compresses easier. The boost has a very bouncy feel so your heel won’t compress the boost material and have it stay that way. I had the same problem with the original 1400 with a slightly larger drop and not as soft heel not compressing enough for my stride.

I like the fit of v1 better. This would be in the running for a marathon with the Kinvara 5, NB 1400v2, maybe the Skechers GoRun 4/GoMeb Speed 3.

Nice! Yeah, I ordered a pair as well. Been on the fence with them at the $140 price range, but I’ve heard good things and agree that at $85, seems like a good buy. All the best.