Comments on: adidas Adios Boost 3 Review: Minor Updates to a Classic Racer

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:56:45 +0000

In reply to Rilla. NB 1400 would be one option, maybe the new Brooks Hyperion. Saucony Breakthru another possibility.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:41:23 +0000

I like Adidas, but my favorite iVigor 6. It runs a little narrow, but I like the comfort and support it gives when I run or work out at the gym. I’ve never tried the Boost. The other commenters are right, the colors are..uh..impressive

By: Ethan Jordan

Ethan Jordan — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:25:09 +0000

After one pair of v1s three goes in the v2 at 750 miles per pair and my first v3 with 575 miles I can say they are awesome. I just picked up pair #2 of the v3s. Use them for everything. I’m so glad they haven’t messed these up, each version has subtle and nice improvements. I’m lucky that I live in PDX and the adidas employee store is here and you can get 1/2 off passes regularly. Makes them even more valuable.

By: S

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:38:32 +0000

I loved the adios boost 2. Don’t love the AB3. Too wide in the midfoot, hotspots all over the sole (probably due to the over-generous helping of rubber which heats things up). Foot slides around everywhere. Can’t wait until these shoes hit mileage and I can scrap them.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 22:31:25 +0000

I have run pretty much exclusively in the adios 2 and I couldn’t have a more different opinion of the update (I like v3, but feel a significant difference between the two versions). I suspect your mileage may vary depending on your footstrike pattern and running speeds, but the feel of the outsole at ground contact is very notably different in v2 and v3 for me. Generally, the v2 feels a little stiffer, and for my foot strike pattern I land very planted in the v2, where in the v3 I feel the curve of the sole and some rocker action. Also, the toe box in v3 is definitely wider, and the upper is much less stiff (not as locked in at faster speeds for me). I still like the v3 but it will definitely not be a race shoe for me. Also, the orangeish colorway is not too bad in person. As someone else noted it has a bit of a retro feel.

By: flokon

flokon — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:00:48 +0000

What a nice looking shoe! I’d get it just for its vintage look, alas not for €150,-.
I tried a pair today in my running store of choice, and found it, as with most Adidas, very narrow. Not as tight as the Takumi Sen 3 but too tight to feel comfortable for long distances I’m afraid.
I also have a pair of Hitogamis 2 which are quite similar on paper (12mm,21mm stack, same drop) but its spacious toebox fits me much better.
How would you compare the Boost’s ride to the Hitogami? Just from walking, and jogging around the store’s short indoor track, I was under the impression that the Boost has a softer heel but stiffer forefoot. Except the fact that the signature Wave ride is quite different to the Boost characteristics, would you recommend the new Boost as a significant improvement as a long run trainer to my Hitogami 2, justifying its very steep price?

Cheers!

By: Tor

Tor — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:18:11 +0000

I loved the fit of the original adios and rocket, but with the boost v2, a strange cutoff at the big toe ruined them for me. When I heard the toebox for v3 had been widened my hopes went up! But when trying them on, the toebox is not the only thing that has been widened. The rest of the shoes is also noticeably wider and the midfoot has become slightly roomier which makes me glide around in all directions in this v3. Altogether v3 feels like a wider and cheaper version of the original. Not to mention the utter uglyness of the orange version. The blue one is nice though :) So with this version, since Adidas chose to abandon my foot shape for something more mainstream, I’m finally abandoning the adios line and Adidas in general. Fortunately, Salomon and New Balance still care about people with my foot shape and have a few racing options for me. Adios Adidas, Adios!

By: zach Pierce

zach Pierce — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:34:19 +0000

Excellent shoe! Excellent review! I LOVED the Boost 2, and snagged a pair of the 3’s as soon as I could. I can tell the 3 is a bit less shoe than its predecessor, perhaps a tad more narrow? Also, I wore a 10 in the Boost 2, and now am in a comfortably snug 9.5. the ride is the same I’ve come to expect from the Boost, but I like the way this one fits – more snug, and lighter. I’m so happy to see this review!!

By: Austin Bonds

Austin Bonds — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 02:23:00 +0000

This is exciting to hear. I’ve used the Adios Boost 2 as a racing flat and for speed work for the past two years, and it has proved to be an outstanding model. The ride is firm and the foot turnover is quick.

Though the price is higher than other flats, I’m inclined to believe that you can squeeze more mileage out of the Adios.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:25:11 +0000

It feels like there is a little more room in the toe box in this version, and a touch more cush. I will definitely be wearing these for the marathon.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:20:08 +0000

Came up with some truly hideous color combos. Tempted to buy for trolling next race.

By: Rilla

Rilla — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:21:31 +0000

Have been a massive fan of this shoe through version 1 and 2 and will likely upgrade when needed. Pete there is a bit of debate going on in an Aussie running forum about what alternatives there are (with similar 10mm) to the Adios Boost that are still light and reasonably quick but offer a bit more cushioning for training particularly on longer runs. Any opinion on this?