Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 24, 2025 · summarized
MixedSet PRs at 5k, 10k and half marathon in the Adios Pro 3, but found the heel loose and lacking cushion and the lace loop pressing on the big toe knuckle.
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Fast, bouncy and long-lasting; the main gripe is blisters, lace bite and heel rubbing.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 24, 2025 · summarized
MixedSet PRs at 5k, 10k and half marathon in the Adios Pro 3, but found the heel loose and lacking cushion and the lace loop pressing on the big toe knuckle.
Blog · Gearist — Brandon Wood · summarized
PositiveBrandon Wood found it poppy, fun and fast—“made me want to go”—while returning from a car crash. It took about 10 miles to break in, and the rods felt stable rather than intrusive. Grip was great on dry pavement but poor in snow; lacing and heel fit are tricky, and the mesh is scratchy.
YouTube comment · on kofuzi · Mar 12, 2023 · summarized
MixedSix months in: the upper, laces, tongue and lockdown are poor, but the ride and midsole are excellent; the Endorphin Pro 3 felt cheap and small next to it.
Most runners find the Adios Pro 3 fast and bouncy, with a midsole and outsole that last for hundreds of miles. The upper and laces are the main complaint, with blisters, lace bite and heel rubbing common, and some find it wobbly. Works best for runners who can get the lockdown right.
Of the 162 reviews with a clear verdict, 59% are positive, 22% mixed and 19% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is blisters.
The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (4 reviews), unstable (4 reviews) and heel slip (2 reviews). For example: They got a blister near the big toe when using the Adios Pro 3 and the original S4, and suspect the upper material is the cause.
We collected and summarized 162 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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