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adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)

adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)

Name: adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)
Brand: adidas
Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)

Neutral · Road · 7.9 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018) rates in the 95th percentile overall among racing shoes. Its strongest dimension is looks (95th percentile); its weakest is cushioning (79th). Of 12 runners who came to it from another shoe, 9 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 20 runner reviews.

Exceptional

96/100

Overall

Exceptional 96

Appearance

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Exceptional 96

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

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Excellent 94

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 88% of shoes

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Very good 90

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

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Scores better than 86% of shoes

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Very good 89

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 79% of shoes

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Very good 86

What runners say

“Leaves legs feeling fresh rather than sore and beat up when racing at 3k–10k pace.”

HarrierStu 4/5 Full review

“Doesn't squish toes or bump nails. Minimal wear after two months of straight wear.”

5/5 Full review

“Light and fast-feeling, yet still stable and secure underfoot.”

SYNYC 5/5 Full review

“Sole wears out quickly—lasts about 3–4 months with frequent training.”

4/5 Full review

“Torsion plate feels great with the boost mid-sole. Keeps calves happy through long tempos.”

squatch 5/5 Full review

“Midfoot can leave the arch sore if running longer than 40 minutes.”

HarrierStu 4/5 Full review

“Lasts up to one year over consistent 70km weekly mileage.”

4/5 Full review

“Very comfortable ride for a shoe this light and durable.”

5/5 Full review

“Excellent ventilation, lightweight feel, minimal outsole wear after 300km.”

troppo 5/5 Full review

“You get a feeling as if you're propelled forward.”

HarrierStu 4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 12/24

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.

Reader Ratings

21 reader ratings

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Runner reviews

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where have you been all my life?

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

i can train in them. i can race in them. They don't squish my toes or bump my nails. i've been wearing the same pair for two months straight and there is minimal wear to the soles, uppers are completely in tact. they breathe. they dry quickly. they are a miracle!!! :)

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Adios

beansman · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

Absolutely love this flat. Works very well for intervals, tempos, road races, etc. Very affordable and I highly recommend them.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

boost review

Anonymous runner · Oct 1, 2018

5/5

Overall

ran 10 km and half pbs in this shoe. would make them a little lighter if i were adidas

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Good distance race shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 30, 2018

4/5

Overall

The shoe is light but has cushion and is responsive. Not a lot of material but what is there is enough. This is a fast shoe and good for longer runs (over 20 miles). The higher toe drop really isn’t noticeable and compareable to my saucs with only 4mm.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Supportive, lightweight flat for longer racing.

samax · Sep 30, 2018

5/5

Overall

People have been singing this shoe's praises for a while now, but having never run in adidas shoes before, I was resistant to getting a pair. I've been on the hunt in recent years for a 13.1–26.2 racing shoe that feels supportive but is light and responsive enough to deliver a sensation similar to a minimal racing flat. The adios 3 is the closest I've come. I really like this shoe. I have relatively low arches and a tendency to overpronate, so I really feel it when a shoe is lacking in support. The adios 3 is unlike any racing flat that I've worn. It feels like it has some substantial support, but it performs like a flat. Previously I've done long racing and working out in the Hoka Tracer 2, a shoe that I still really like. The Tracer is cushioned and substantial, but it doesn't feel like it returns energy nearly as well as the adios. Also, the adios is far superior aesthetically.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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