Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 27, 2026 · summarized
NegativeThe most wobbly run they have ever had, which they put down to the curved outsole.
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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 · Aug 27, 2026 · summarized
NegativeThe most wobbly run they have ever had, which they put down to the curved outsole.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 3, 2026 · summarized
NegativeNot stable enough for them; moved to the Rocket X 2.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · May 14, 2025 · summarized
MixedThey have heel stability problems in their Adios Pro 3; it is tolerable on the road but a concern for them on a 50k trail race.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 8, 2025 · summarized
NegativeTheir first supershoe, the AP3 feels insecure and wobbly with a loose upper and leaves aches after runs, even after lacing fixes.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 29, 2024 · summarized
NegativeTried the Adios Pro 3 on a wooded trail and nearly rolled their ankles 20 times in a quarter mile.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 26, 2024 · summarized
NegativeTheir problems with the Adios Pro 3's upper made it their least favourite shoe ever, and it is so unstable for them that they keep getting injured; won't buy the AP4.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 23, 2023 · summarized
PositiveRan a sub-18 5k PB in the AP3 and loves it, but it lacks the ankle support needed for aggressive turns.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 5, 2023 · summarized
NegativeRan a half and a full marathon in the Adios Pro 3: it works, but the front-eyelet lacing didn't suit them and it felt a bit unstable.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 14, 2023 · summarized
NegativeFinds the Adios Pro 3 on the firm side and the most unstable of their many super shoes; ranks it fourth for the marathon behind the Alphafly, Endorphin Pro 3 and Vaporfly, with terrible laces.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 2, 2023 · summarized
MixedFirst run in the Adios Pro 3 felt super bouncy and rather unstable, a bit loose at the ankle with some rubbing, but very fast, settling into a nice groove after a few miles.
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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