Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 11, 2026 · summarized
NegativeRods and plate broke and it felt strange after.
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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 · Sep 11, 2026 · summarized
NegativeRods and plate broke and it felt strange after.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 11, 2026 · summarized
NegativeThe plate snapped under their foot mid-run.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 5, 2023 · summarized
NegativeReturning the Prime X 2 Strung: true to size, but very disappointing after the PXS1, with a thin outsole like the Adios Pro 1 that wore fast. They'll get another PXS1 or Superblast instead.
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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