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.
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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/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 · 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.
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