adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)

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

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.6 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas adizero Adios 4 replaced it

How it ranks

The adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018) is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 21 runner reviews and 7 other rated shoes in the adizero Adios product line.

Very good

Overall

Very good 90

Appearance

Very good 90

Value

Good 87

Durability

Good 83

Comfort

Decent 74

Cushioning

Bottom-tier 59

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

95 Very high

Very high 95

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

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External ratings

What runners say

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

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

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

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 1400v4

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

5/5 Full review 30 mpw

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

4/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the adidas adizero Boston 6

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

5/5 Full review 70 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Streak LT 4

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

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

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

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a marathon

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

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon

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

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Racer ST 5

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

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

“High price is a drawback, but they last a long time for race-focused use.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw

“Less stiff and lower to the ground than previous Adios models.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon

“Outsole durability and midfoot width are concerns.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

“Returns energy better than competing cushioned shoes.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Tracer 2

“Fit not perfect for slightly wide forefoot, but doesn't become a problem.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw

“Not a comfort shoe as much as a get-to-work shoe.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%

“Toebox is slightly lower than previous versions.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike LunaRacer 4

“Could be a little lighter.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 12/24

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers race it at everything from the 5K to the marathon.
At 7.9 oz, reviewers call it light and responsive while still feeling stable underfoot.
Four reviewers report long life from a pair, one getting about 1000 miles out of each of three adios versions.

Cons

Three reviewers wear the outsole down fast, one noting it is thinner than on the adios 2.
It lists at $140, under the $250 median for racing shoes for sale, though three reviewers still call it pricey outside a sale.
Three of eighteen reviewers find it runs small, and two mention a tight forefoot.

adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018) rates 90. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the adidas adizero Adios

Each dot is one version of the adizero Adios, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

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77 2013 77 2018 75 2019 83 2021 66 2022 87 2023 82 2025 90 2015

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018) This shoe

2015 · 21 reviews

90 Very good

95 Confidence
adizero Adios 9

2025 · 3 reviews

82 Good

78 Confidence
adizero Adios 8

2023 · 16 reviews

87 Good

84 Confidence
adizero Adios 7

2022 · 9 reviews

66 Below average

84 Confidence
adizero adios 6

2021 · 6 reviews

83 Good

83 Confidence
adizero adios 5

2019 · 2 reviews

75 Decent

79 Confidence
adizero Adios 4

2018 · 16 reviews

77 Decent

94 Confidence
adizero Adios 1.0

2013 · 44 reviews

77 Decent

96 Confidence

Runner Ratings

21 ratings

5/5 14

4/5 7

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.6 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 7.9 oz · Women's 7.3 oz
Release: 2015 Q4
MSRP: $140
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Solid Tempo Shoe

5/5

Overall

I love these flats for any workouts I do. Especially any tempos or threshold runs. The "torsion" plate feels great in conjunction with the boost mid-sole. They keep my calves happy even through long, 7 mile, tempos. The continental out-sole provides great grip with great durability.

squatch · Sep 24, 2019

70 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Streak LT 4

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

Adio 3 Boost

4/5

Overall

Have used for races up to 10K and interval workouts of all kinds. Compared to my past racing flats (adios 2, nike streak, altra escalante racer) the adios 3 boost leaves my legs feeling fresh rather than sore and beat up when racing at 3k-10k pace on the roads or track. These shoes are also very responsive and you get a feeling as if your propelled forward. I think this comes from the heel-to-toe drop (~8-10mm) and the density of the boos cushioning. My only gripes are durability of the outsole and width of the midfoot. I have low to medium arches and there are times I can feel the mid section of the shoe will leave the arch of my foot sore if running longer than 40 minutes. The outsole still is made of recycled continental rubber, but is much thinner than the adios 2.

HarrierStu · Aug 15, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Competition Shoes

4/5

Overall

I only use these shoes for competition (5km to marathon). Very responsive shoes.

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Elite 7

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 3/5

Adios Boost are all you need

5/5

Overall

Great lightweight trainers for anything from a mile to a marathon. This shoes or the previous generation has been my shoe of choice for the last eight years or so. Nice understated looks and very comfortable ride for a shoe this light and durable. My only complaint is that they are a bit pricey if you can’t find them on sale. I buy 3-4 pairs when I find a good sale.

Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2019

40 mpw training for a marathon

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

Great Racing Shoe

4/5

Overall

I tried this shoe because I needed a better racing flat with less cushioning. The Vaporfly was killing my calves. This has been great and has been my go to from a road mile to the half marathon so far, without any issues. It's not a "comfort" shoe as much as it is a "get to work" shoe, but I like it and it suits my needs - plus my calves don't hurt anymore.

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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