Today did a run of 30km on Adistar. Great and i love it. Without foot issues or pain, which i often have on other brands like asics. Greetz from the Netherlands 😉
adistar are right shoes for me❤️ both knee and ankle surgery recovering, neutral runner with supination, slow pace and long distance. last shoe I tried was adidas solar glide 5, and they did great, but adistar are my new favorite. so that’s your answer;))
Just found your channel good video. I just picked up the adistar cheap, did 19k run in them. Definitely on the firm side. While I was running I was thinking my legs will feel sore tomorrow. Honestly my legs felt great the next day. I also like the fact it slows you down, for me an enjoyable shoe.
@@OldManRunner definitely worth another go, I can see how some might not get on with them. I really did feel fresh after the run. I wonder if they will soften over time
Liked the fact the background music on the run matched the environment (it's the little things) , re: Adistar's: I believe I am the sort of runner that this is for, currently doing a 6 month Solid Maffatone block (so only breaking an 8-minute mile on the MAF test, everything else is more of a plod (9-10 minute miles at an HR of 122-132) . The main reason is durability, I am 90kg+ my last two long-run shoes (Hoka carbon x2 retired at 215 miles) and Maxroad 5's (139 miles ) In both cases I was down to the midsole on the lateral heel and toe area ), the ride is like a more uncomfortable Hoka (mach4 - without the profly and added rubber instead of the hybrid EVA ) but the rocker works well. I am just approaching 100 miles on them and the pattern is just starting to wear on the rubber .. so I hope to see 400 miles before they get retired.
I do need to state: if I had the choice again I would have bought another pair of Hoka Carbon X2's but I don't waist so will drive the Adistar's until they hit the mileage limit I set , but if endurance is the main factor then they are doing well
I’m glad you’re getting some use out of them… funnily enough I was out running in the Carbon X2 yesterday… wondering if I will get the X3’s… but you’re right the X2 doesn’t have great longevity. I’m not really sure which shoes do… probably my Brooks Transcend/Glycerins… though the Nike Invincible is taking some heavy usage… Glad you liked the background music… spent ages picking it out from RUclips…
I keep meaning to delve more into the Asics shoe line...I have pretty much finished editing the running video of the second shoe I reviewed in Arizona...will go out in a week...if you have FOMO now...
@OldManRunner @@bartekzielinski1645 I agree with you. Glideride 2 for long runs (good cush and stability), magic speed for faster sessions (like the glideride, but lighter, less cush and feel closer to the ground) and skys for race days, or just because you want to run long and fast!
recovering from an ankle injury and need a lot of support so that I don't over pronate (which causes the injury area to basically re-injure itself) - The best for my over pronation are the NB 860v12, which I find hideous (although they do work extremely well - zero pain in the injury area as I walk!), but these cuties were a close second - so that's who these are for: people who truly need support and stability (the NB 860v12 also use foam to provide support and stability). I tried literally 30 pairs of shoes from a bunch of companies, the NB and these were the only two approved by my PT. I actually find both quite comfortable - although yes, definitely can tell they're much stiffer than the common cushier shoe out there . I usually (pre-injury) use minimal shoes for both hiking and road, so maybe I'm just used to not that much cushion anyway.
Ordered a pair of the CS variant which fixes the stiff heel issue...I am walker not a runner. Hoping these help me recover from certain foot pain i get when I walk long distances.
They should be good for walking. There will be less impact with the heel and the shoe rolls through the gait nicely. Hope they help with the foot pain.
@@OldManRunner thanks for the reassurance. I chose the adistar CS as they reduced the amount of stiff repetitor+ in the heel. The bottom half of the heel uses the same repetitor foam as the rest of the midsole.
I fully agree with you. I don't know what they were thinking when super firm foam in the heel. For me the toe box is excellent and if it wasn't for the firm heel I would have to say this shoe would be perfect. I'm leaning towards returning mine. 😔
Hello a great video, so, u think this pair it's just for long slow run and not and feeling pretty much hard that ultraboost21 ? Which recommend for a cushioning session heavy runner? 👍 Thanks
Hello Giancarlo. The most cushioned shoe that I have is the Nike Invincible Run Flyknit. It is very soft and I have used it a lot because of a knee injury. It is not very durable on the outdoor as mine have only 309km/180 miles and are worn. The Brooks Glycerin or Glycerin GTS is a hard wearing shoe with cushioning. The GTS has support guiderails. Brooks have a good returns policy if you buy it and don’t like it. The Hoka Bondi is also worth a look… I hope this helps. There are videos of these shoes on this channel… I reviewed the Hoka Bondi X but they regular version is better value.
@@OldManRunner thanks! I look for your recommendations, sincerely for me ultraboost21-22 it's seems the same, I expected a boost density of the 19-20 versions... greetings
@@elgianka I had en early version of the Ultraboost a few years ago. The toe box was tight and my toes wore through the fabric very quickly… I never bought another pair… but will most likely buy the 23 when it comes out… the sole was much softer than the Adistar
I guess the Ultraboost 22 would be a better shoe then the Adistar... It costs more but they are also more versatile and stylish. Can always go with the SuperNova from Adidas as well. Would love to see a high cushioning shoe from Adidas with LiteStrike Pro....
Great video Barry Will give that one a miss Eventually got the invincible £80! Not impressed tho.. will just use on icey road days Good to see your marathon training on Strava 👍 Hope you don't miss anything out 🤔
I warmed to the Invincible… particularly after I got the dodgy knee incident… out of them now…but will keep them on hand… if not on foot! Hope you never need them for injury mitigation
What would be the difference between it and the Ultraboost 22? The Ultraboost would be for light and short workouts and the Adistar would be more durable than the Ultraboost? Thanks!
I have not run in the recent version of the Ultraboost… but it should have more spring in the step… from experience the Ultraboost was not durable, and hence I never bought a second pair. Adidas list the Adistar as being a similar weight to the Adistar which I find surprising. I think it will me more durable than the Ultraboost
Is it suitable for trail running? Is there a boost inside? Is it comfort enough for long run? Ok friend thanks before Hope you stay healthy Jbu friend 👍🙏
You could use it on light, non technical terrain, like the trails in the video. There is no boost inside. I find the midsole very firm and not very comfortable in the long run. Hope this helps, have a great 2023.
@@OldManRunner the size chart on the website says UK 12/US 12.5 is supposed to be 293mm long but you stated its 305mm and my feet is 285mm, should I go with the adidas size chart or go down a size ?
I have stopped measuring the inside dimensions of the shoe as I m not sure it is very useful for people...however I double checked and it is 305mm. More importantly when I put the shoe on it feels snug and I would not go a size down. I think you need wriggle room in your toes and a little space for expansion. So I would buy your usual size. What I would also do is buy the Adistar CS version as I think the heel is softer
So I’m 95 kilos and 6,3. I think these might be just the thing for me. I actually prefer firmer shoes…I found Hoka waaayyy too soft which I think has become the norm now. This Nikes you feature here I actually found unnerving and completely unstable. So there you go very personal isn’t it. I think if a shoe visibly compresses under foot when you just stand on it that’s too much. Those forces are multiplied many fold running. Too many shoes ‘bottom out’ these days.
I guess the real problem I have with these is the weight...there is so much of it...The Adidas Takumi Sen 8 is at the opposite end...still some firm foam, but a lot less of it. Soft shoes have become the norm and generally I prefer shoes to be a little firmer, but with the knee injury the soft shoes were the way to go...some of the softer shoes only work in a straight line in the dry...I wonder if you would like some of the On-Running shoes, they are definitely on the firm side...
@@OldManRunner I hear you...and there's no right or wrong opinion really. I designed running shoes for a while and grew up wearing quite firm shoes. What I noticed with a lot of the high stack shoes....was lighter softer foam...to achieve the same weight...with more stack. It's a tricky balance. As a 49 year old with some feet injusry problems though...I'm glad to see a slightly more robust shoe like this. You are right though about the weight. 100% I think they'll soften that heel a little for the next version. You're opinion seems to be the norm here.
@neilba1 I haven’t read any reviews of the shoe. I am always afraid of groupthink. So I just try and be consistent and then people can see if I’m consistently right or wrong, particularly in relation to what they like. I am hoping to test the On-Running Cloudmonster in a few weeks and see how they compare...just back from a 5k parkrun in the Takumi Sen 8's...very much to my liking...
Great review. I think it is a terrible shoe. Especially not for me being a heel striker. I agree with the new Puma racing shoe advising soft heel midsole with bouncy forefoot midsole. I hate the HOKA Gaviota (or any J frame outsole hoka) because of the hard landing on the heel plus the feeling of quicksand in the midfoot.. I had my first run after Covid yesterday.. Felt amazing to run again but HR was often at 160 + and at the end (8km) I saw 175.. Which according to Garmin 745 my max is 161 because I am nearly 60. 🤔
Glad you recovered from Covid...hopefully no long term effects. A few years ago i saw a HR of 220+ on my Apple Watch when on a few runs in stressful times...so I am not 100% convinced of their accuracy...I also saw a HR of 0 on a few runs...which was definitely inaccurate! I really don't like this shoe...happily I have one next week that I do like...
Today did a run of 30km on Adistar. Great and i love it. Without foot issues or pain, which i often have on other brands like asics. Greetz from the Netherlands 😉
Great to hear they suit you...they should last a long time...hope all is well in the Netherlands...I saw that the storms were creating some damage.
good to hear, I just bought a pair, excited to try them out when I get them in a few days!
adistar are right shoes for me❤️
both knee and ankle surgery recovering, neutral runner with supination, slow pace and long distance.
last shoe I tried was adidas solar glide 5, and they did great, but adistar are my new favorite. so that’s your answer;))
Glad they work for you! I haven’t run in them in quite some time… must give them another try…
I bought them for the hard heel and I love it! Got it for a fab price too. Fab for me!
I bought them for the same reason.
Just found your channel good video. I just picked up the adistar cheap, did 19k run in them. Definitely on the firm side. While I was running I was thinking my legs will feel sore tomorrow. Honestly my legs felt great the next day. I also like the fact it slows you down, for me an enjoyable shoe.
You've reminded me to get running in them again...I really liked the upper, maybe I will have softened my view on the base...!
@@OldManRunner definitely worth another go, I can see how some might not get on with them. I really did feel fresh after the run. I wonder if they will soften over time
Picked up a green Neon and white pair for 65$ and love them. New to running, with several knee arthroscopic surgeries, you need good shoes.
That's a great deal...you are right you do need good shoes. I had one arthroscopy...and avoided another this year
Nice reviews 👍
Thank you, Barry! Highly recommend the Takumi Sen 8 for speed work on roads.
Thanks Troy...must put it on the list!...have another video from Arizona next week...hope you like it...
Just picked up 2 pairs , will try them on the trails also .
Got medium/ standard and its roomy , actually have room on my pinkie toe
Liked the fact the background music on the run matched the environment (it's the little things) , re: Adistar's: I believe I am the sort of runner that this is for, currently doing a 6 month Solid Maffatone block (so only breaking an 8-minute mile on the MAF test, everything else is more of a plod (9-10 minute miles at an HR of 122-132) . The main reason is durability, I am 90kg+ my last two long-run shoes (Hoka carbon x2 retired at 215 miles) and Maxroad 5's (139 miles ) In both cases I was down to the midsole on the lateral heel and toe area ), the ride is like a more uncomfortable Hoka (mach4 - without the profly and added rubber instead of the hybrid EVA ) but the rocker works well. I am just approaching 100 miles on them and the pattern is just starting to wear on the rubber .. so I hope to see 400 miles before they get retired.
I do need to state: if I had the choice again I would have bought another pair of Hoka Carbon X2's but I don't waist so will drive the Adistar's until they hit the mileage limit I set , but if endurance is the main factor then they are doing well
I’m glad you’re getting some use out of them… funnily enough I was out running in the Carbon X2 yesterday… wondering if I will get the X3’s… but you’re right the X2 doesn’t have great longevity. I’m not really sure which shoes do… probably my Brooks Transcend/Glycerins… though the Nike Invincible is taking some heavy usage…
Glad you liked the background music… spent ages picking it out from RUclips…
There is a decent pair of firm high stack runners out there = ASICS GlideRide : - )
Having major Arizona FOMO atm...
Thanks for the review Barry!
I keep meaning to delve more into the Asics shoe line...I have pretty much finished editing the running video of the second shoe I reviewed in Arizona...will go out in a week...if you have FOMO now...
@@OldManRunner GlideRide (long run), Novablast (all rounder), Magic Speed (intervals), Sky (the real magic shoe : - ) )
@OldManRunner
@@bartekzielinski1645 I agree with you. Glideride 2 for long runs (good cush and stability), magic speed for faster sessions (like the glideride, but lighter, less cush and feel closer to the ground) and skys for race days, or just because you want to run long and fast!
recovering from an ankle injury and need a lot of support so that I don't over pronate (which causes the injury area to basically re-injure itself) - The best for my over pronation are the NB 860v12, which I find hideous (although they do work extremely well - zero pain in the injury area as I walk!), but these cuties were a close second - so that's who these are for: people who truly need support and stability (the NB 860v12 also use foam to provide support and stability). I tried literally 30 pairs of shoes from a bunch of companies, the NB and these were the only two approved by my PT. I actually find both quite comfortable - although yes, definitely can tell they're much stiffer than the common cushier shoe out there . I usually (pre-injury) use minimal shoes for both hiking and road, so maybe I'm just used to not that much cushion anyway.
Thanks. That’s great information to find out… best wishes with the ankle recovery.
@@OldManRunner thanks!
Ordered a pair of the CS variant which fixes the stiff heel issue...I am walker not a runner. Hoping these help me recover from certain foot pain i get when I walk long distances.
They should be good for walking. There will be less impact with the heel and the shoe rolls through the gait nicely. Hope they help with the foot pain.
@@OldManRunner thanks for the reassurance. I chose the adistar CS as they reduced the amount of stiff repetitor+ in the heel. The bottom half of the heel uses the same repetitor foam as the rest of the midsole.
@@borgdylan I must check them out in my local store. More of the softer foam is a big improvement
@@OldManRunner they came out around a year after the original. I'll let you know how it goes for me.
@@borgdylan That would be great. Thanks!
I fully agree with you. I don't know what they were thinking when super firm foam in the heel. For me the toe box is excellent and if it wasn't for the firm heel I would have to say this shoe would be perfect. I'm leaning towards returning mine. 😔
I was looking at mine on the floor yesterday...thinking, why didn't I return these when I had the chance...?
what about to work on concrete?
@@gregl2249 I think running on concrete makes the effect worse.
Hello a great video, so, u think this pair it's just for long slow run and not and feeling pretty much hard that ultraboost21 ? Which recommend for a cushioning session heavy runner? 👍 Thanks
Hello Giancarlo. The most cushioned shoe that I have is the Nike Invincible Run Flyknit. It is very soft and I have used it a lot because of a knee injury. It is not very durable on the outdoor as mine have only 309km/180 miles and are worn. The Brooks Glycerin or Glycerin GTS is a hard wearing shoe with cushioning. The GTS has support guiderails. Brooks have a good returns policy if you buy it and don’t like it. The Hoka Bondi is also worth a look… I hope this helps. There are videos of these shoes on this channel… I reviewed the Hoka Bondi X but they regular version is better value.
@@OldManRunner thanks! I look for your recommendations, sincerely for me ultraboost21-22 it's seems the same, I expected a boost density of the 19-20 versions... greetings
@@elgianka I had en early version of the Ultraboost a few years ago. The toe box was tight and my toes wore through the fabric very quickly… I never bought another pair… but will most likely buy the 23 when it comes out… the sole was much softer than the Adistar
I guess the Ultraboost 22 would be a better shoe then the Adistar... It costs more but they are also more versatile and stylish.
Can always go with the SuperNova from Adidas as well.
Would love to see a high cushioning shoe from Adidas with LiteStrike Pro....
Some really good points...must test some more Adidas shoes...
i have a pair.. the feet is tight but you don ´t feel te confort in the run. to static on the heel . wrong choise for me
Great video Barry
Will give that one a miss
Eventually got the invincible £80!
Not impressed tho.. will just use on icey road days
Good to see your marathon training on Strava 👍
Hope you don't miss anything out 🤔
I warmed to the Invincible… particularly after I got the dodgy knee incident… out of them now…but will keep them on hand… if not on foot! Hope you never need them for injury mitigation
What would be the difference between it and the Ultraboost 22? The Ultraboost would be for light and short workouts and the Adistar would be more durable than the Ultraboost? Thanks!
I have not run in the recent version of the Ultraboost… but it should have more spring in the step… from experience the Ultraboost was not durable, and hence I never bought a second pair. Adidas list the Adistar as being a similar weight to the Adistar which I find surprising. I think it will me more durable than the Ultraboost
@@OldManRunner Thank you very, very, very much!
Is it suitable for trail running?
Is there a boost inside?
Is it comfort enough for long run?
Ok friend thanks before
Hope you stay healthy Jbu friend 👍🙏
You could use it on light, non technical terrain, like the trails in the video. There is no boost inside. I find the midsole very firm and not very comfortable in the long run. Hope this helps, have a great 2023.
@@OldManRunner
Ok thanks friend you too stay healthy Jbu
Adistar CS is softer , this shoe is a must on anyonesshoe rotation
Pity they did not make them this way from the start
True to Size?
For me, yes.
@@OldManRunner the size chart on the website says UK 12/US 12.5 is supposed to be 293mm long but you stated its 305mm and my feet is 285mm, should I go with the adidas size chart or go down a size ?
I have stopped measuring the inside dimensions of the shoe as I m not sure it is very useful for people...however I double checked and it is 305mm. More importantly when I put the shoe on it feels snug and I would not go a size down. I think you need wriggle room in your toes and a little space for expansion. So I would buy your usual size. What I would also do is buy the Adistar CS version as I think the heel is softer
So I’m 95 kilos and 6,3. I think these might be just the thing for me. I actually prefer firmer shoes…I found Hoka waaayyy too soft which I think has become the norm now. This Nikes you feature here I actually found unnerving and completely unstable. So there you go very personal isn’t it. I think if a shoe visibly compresses under foot when you just stand on it that’s too much. Those forces are multiplied many fold running. Too many shoes ‘bottom out’ these days.
I guess the real problem I have with these is the weight...there is so much of it...The Adidas Takumi Sen 8 is at the opposite end...still some firm foam, but a lot less of it. Soft shoes have become the norm and generally I prefer shoes to be a little firmer, but with the knee injury the soft shoes were the way to go...some of the softer shoes only work in a straight line in the dry...I wonder if you would like some of the On-Running shoes, they are definitely on the firm side...
@@OldManRunner I hear you...and there's no right or wrong opinion really. I designed running shoes for a while and grew up wearing quite firm shoes. What I noticed with a lot of the high stack shoes....was lighter softer foam...to achieve the same weight...with more stack. It's a tricky balance. As a 49 year old with some feet injusry problems though...I'm glad to see a slightly more robust shoe like this. You are right though about the weight. 100% I think they'll soften that heel a little for the next version. You're opinion seems to be the norm here.
@neilba1 I haven’t read any reviews of the shoe. I am always afraid of groupthink. So I just try and be consistent and then people can see if I’m consistently right or wrong, particularly in relation to what they like. I am hoping to test the On-Running Cloudmonster in a few weeks and see how they compare...just back from a 5k parkrun in the Takumi Sen 8's...very much to my liking...
@@OldManRunner A very nice shoe....and about the right height I think.
I m not getting in India please send me one pair i really want
Uk 8 please
Great review. I think it is a terrible shoe. Especially not for me being a heel striker. I agree with the new Puma racing shoe advising soft heel midsole with bouncy forefoot midsole. I hate the HOKA Gaviota (or any J frame outsole hoka) because of the hard landing on the heel plus the feeling of quicksand in the midfoot.. I had my first run after Covid yesterday.. Felt amazing to run again but HR was often at 160 + and at the end (8km) I saw 175.. Which according to Garmin 745 my max is 161 because I am nearly 60. 🤔
Glad you recovered from Covid...hopefully no long term effects. A few years ago i saw a HR of 220+ on my Apple Watch when on a few runs in stressful times...so I am not 100% convinced of their accuracy...I also saw a HR of 0 on a few runs...which was definitely inaccurate!
I really don't like this shoe...happily I have one next week that I do like...