where have you been all my life?
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 1400v4
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)
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
Confidence
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Confidence
95 Very high
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Leaves legs feeling fresh rather than sore and beat up when racing at 3k–10k pace.”
“Doesn't squish toes or bump nails. Minimal wear after two months of straight wear.”
“Light and fast-feeling, yet still stable and secure underfoot.”
“Sole wears out quickly—lasts about 3–4 months with frequent training.”
“Torsion plate feels great with the boost mid-sole. Keeps calves happy through long tempos.”
“Midfoot can leave the arch sore if running longer than 40 minutes.”
“Lasts up to one year over consistent 70km weekly mileage.”
“Very comfortable ride for a shoe this light and durable.”
“Excellent ventilation, lightweight feel, minimal outsole wear after 300km.”
“You get a feeling as if you're propelled forward.”
“High price is a drawback, but they last a long time for race-focused use.”
“Less stiff and lower to the ground than previous Adios models.”
“Outsole durability and midfoot width are concerns.”
“Returns energy better than competing cushioned shoes.”
“Fit not perfect for slightly wide forefoot, but doesn't become a problem.”
“Not a comfort shoe as much as a get-to-work shoe.”
“Toebox is slightly lower than previous versions.”
“Could be a little lighter.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 12/24
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
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.
Release year
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adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018) This shoe
2015 · 21 reviews
90 Very good
95 Confidence
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2025 · 3 reviews
82 Good
78 Confidence
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2023 · 16 reviews
87 Good
84 Confidence
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2022 · 9 reviews
66 Below average
84 Confidence
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2021 · 6 reviews
83 Good
83 Confidence
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2019 · 2 reviews
75 Decent
79 Confidence
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2018 · 16 reviews
77 Decent
94 Confidence
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2013 · 44 reviews
77 Decent
96 Confidence
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
Adios
5/5
Overall
beansman · Jul 8, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
boost review
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Oct 1, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Good distance race shoe
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 30, 2018
55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Ride 9
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Supportive, lightweight flat for longer racing.
5/5
Overall
samax · Sep 30, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Tracer 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018) In Context
More on the adidas adizero Adios
- adidas adizero Adios 9
- adidas adizero Adios 8
- adidas adizero Adios 7
- adidas adizero adios 6
- adidas adizero adios 5
- adidas adizero Adios 4 next version
- adidas adizero Adios 1.0 previous version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Brooks Racer ST 5 1 runner
- adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2 1 runner
- Nike Air Zoom Elite 7 1 runner