adidas Adizero Adios 8 Reviews

A 5K/10K-focused runner doing 60–65 km a week recommends the Adios 8: it performs in workouts, is comfortable, and is fine at easy paces. Except for PB attempts, it has replaced their Takumi Sen 8 and Deviate Nitro Elite.

At about 90 kg, they love the Adios 8 for 5–8 km speed runs: the forefoot Lightstrike Pro is enough and the cushioning is surprisingly good for so little foam. It's like a low-stack Boston 12 as a daily trainer.

Calls the Adios 8 chef's kiss from 10K race pace to recovery pace, with an unmatched combo of low weight, low stack cushion and ground feel.

B+ overall: a great redesign with a big weight drop that works for tempos, intervals and moderate-distance racing for those who dislike high stacks. Stiff, stable forefoot. He'd stick to faster shoes for workouts himself.

Softer, lighter and simply better than the past couple of versions: a good-value, traditional choice for fast sessions and the odd race, and nimble on hill reps. Too firm for easy running, and short on cushion for long sessions.

The Adios 8 is perfect for most of their speed workouts and their go-to track shoe: fast, nimble, very comfortable and with enough cushioning.

Bought the Adios 8 for $60 as a daily trainer. It's light, speedy and snappy, with more ground feel than the Boston 12, fits wider feet, and the Continental rubber should be durable. Only gripe: the laces are too short to double-knot.

A heavier midfoot striker rebuilding fitness ran a full 30 minutes at 10:30 pace because the Adios 8 made it easy: light, flexible and old-school. Not for overpronators, heel strikers or very wide feet, since it has almost no stability, a low stack and no rocker.

Owns the Adios 8: light, nimble and close to classic flat trainers, best for 5K, 10K or short sessions. The Adizero last gives them blisters and heel problems.

Over 100 miles across about eight months, mostly easy running, form tune-ups, faster work near threshold and hill reps. They like the old-school flat ride, the very durable outsole (barely worn at 100 miles) and the simple upper. The one drawback, which they call a nitpick, is that over the last 25 miles or so, as the foam softened, the forefoot torsion rods became more noticeable, giving a slappier, harsher feel. Best for those who want a low, minimal shoe that rewards good mechanics.