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Bouncy and fast for racing; the main downside is durability, as the plate broke for a couple.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 13, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter 400 km and races, the Prime X 2 Strung is the king of bounce: perfect for flat racing and long or tempo training, but not stable, and it can injure you if misused. Best for runners with good balance; worth it at a discount.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 28, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAt 400 km the Prime X 2 Strung is still their favourite, feeling fast and great for tempo blocks and intervals, though they'd use a Takumi Sen 10 to work on their gait.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 22, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA 2:50 marathoner put about 100 km on the Prime X 2 Strung, including intervals, tempos and a marathon, and ranks it god tier. Slightly roomy fit, needing thicker socks.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 6, 2023 · summarized
PositiveA light runner with flat, narrow feet on a 5-miler: the Prime X 2 Strung is propulsive and pushes a faster pace, more stable than the original PX on uneven country roads. First-timers will be blown away.
Most runners love the adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung as a bouncy, fast shoe for tempo work, long runs and racing. The main downsides are durability, with the plate breaking for a couple of runners and the outsole wearing fast, plus weight and instability for some. It suits runners with good balance.
Of the 18 reviews with a clear verdict, 56% are positive, 22% mixed and 22% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (4 reviews), wears out fast (3 reviews) and unstable (2 reviews). For example: A runner finds the Prime X 2 Strung bottom-heavy and laborious to run in.
We collected and summarized 18 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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