My favorite shoe right now. Love it. Fixed all the issues of the 6. Heel softer, toe box wider, shoe lighter, rubber doesn't collect stones! Love the ride of the 8 too. This is a great shoe!
I finally retired the Takumi Sen 9 at 400km. ‘First run in the rain with the Adios 8. I really like the shoe - It feel like a better tuned adizero Pro (Remember that shoe, Edd?!?). The new nylon torsion system may not be equal to rods, but the system keeps the runner honest in terms of form. It’s definitely a 5-8k shoe for me. This shoe probably feels “slappy” the moment form gets sloppy. Wider yet shorter toebox is better to the aPro. The lack of any plate means no jolts through the Achilles. It feels a lot like a max cushion version of the Takumi Sen 6/7. The setup is near identical. The TS10 released this week in the U.S. - Finally. But I’ll have fun in the adios 8 before picking up my next “super shoe”. ✌🏽💙👟
I love that this version seems like a trainer version of the Takumi Sen. The old Adios' for me were a bit narrow and were rather plank like. Seems like this is more dynamic with those race car curves.
Great review… though I disagree about the similarities between the A8 and TS9. Sure they are both lower stack shoes but one is a modern racing flat and one is an outright super shoe, very different shoes. Though I agree, depending on the runner, there is a lot of use case overlap. I just published a video comparing the A8 and TS9 directly, where I really get into the differences. I love your term, “a more engaging shoe”; I fully agree!
@@EDDBUD likely… but from a technology and design standpoint…it is. It’s not a racing flat, through it can feel that direct. I’m curious what the TS10 will be. We should start seeing rumors of it soon, especially if we are going to see a late fall release again. That may settle this once and or all.
I'm in camp that TS 8/9 is a supershoe regardless of stack/cushion. If you classify supershoes as only marathon racing shoes, it isn't. It's a carbon plated (or energy rodded?) racing flat for 5K to 1/2 marathon, because of the lighter weight due to less LS midsole than Pro 3. It's definitely subjective. 👍
Pleased to hear the forefoot is a bit more generous. The Adios Pro 3 fits me like a dream so once I’ve made a bit more room in the closet, this is a tempting addition.
I'm definitely getting an Adios 8 for me for daily training. The new strategies of designing over-cushioned everyday shoes with 40mm+ stack causes instabilities in the gate of non-elite runners, which long-term causes, Plantar, Achillis and Anterior Tibialis issues.
Thanks for keeping us heavier folk in mind again! You've probably saved me a mistake there. Can't stand it when a shoe bottoms out, so the risk isn't worth it.
Now those Copa Mundial football boots are durable! Quality, classic and good looking. I have a pair too and they are still going strong. Good Adios 8 review Edd. Adidas seems to have got everything covered in this release. But for value, I think Puma might have them covered these days.
Edd! Thank you for your review of the Adios 8. My last Adios was the 5. IMHO, it was a great shoe which I used for track work to a marathon. They were considered to be marathon shoes, weren't they?!?! Kudos to Adidas to bring us a lower stack more traditional flat,! Not sure about the softness, but definitely worth a try!
Awesome initial review Edd. 👍 It seems like Adidas has been re working the Lightstrike formulation. If its coming close to the feel of Lightstrike Pro, maybe version 2 is on the way. Really glad this hit the mark for you, I shall consider it for my speed sessions in future. 🤓
Of the Adios 8, Boston 12, Takumi Sen 9 trio I got recently am so far finding the Adios 8 most to my liking. So far done a HM training run in it plus some 400m intervals which split with the Sen 9 and the Adios 8 went just as well. Interesting about the weights as my 7 and 8 in a UK 13.5 are near identical with (rarely these days) both my 8s coming in at 273g versus 274/278 for the 7. The 6 I only had in a "too small for me" UK 12.5 but that was 297g so the effective weight drop for me 6 to 8 is marked. Agree got to like a low to the ground feeling and although the Lightstrike 2 is softer it is certainly still a "responsive" ride but that slightly softer feeling over the 6/7 I certainly prefer.
@@EDDBUD every time put the Adios 8 on I wanted to go faster than perhaps intended so not done much heel striking yet :) The relative softness of the new Lightstrke 2 foam has been far more noticeable in the Boston 12. If only the upper wasn't so big for me.
I've been using the Adios 6 as a daily, workout shoe and for Parkrun. It can do the lot! Although I do prefer something a little more cushioned on the longer runs. Off down the market to do a killing on this sun tan lotion.
Ran with the vaporfly next2 yesterday and adios 8 today for the first time. I must say that the adios is way comfortable and stable. On landing the adios is closer to the ground but has more midsole up front on the toe off phase. The next2 tapers aggressively from the ball of the foot to the toes(rocker geometry). For that, I don’t mind the adios’ stack height.
Excellent and detailed analysis as always.👍This is arriving today and will give it a go. As an older runner, I appreciate shoe companies still offering old shoe look, with updated tech. I recently purchased the Addidas Boston 12, my first Boston. I love the fit and ride, but I hate the laces and not a fan of the tongue. I think it's a tad too thin and while it's guesseted, it's attached too far down in the shoe to be useful and prevent bunching. Should be higher up. I will swap out the laces. I still love Puma, but will rotate in my addidas.
Glad to see the back to the root of the Adios series. Seems like gonna check it once available here. I can foresee I will be enjoying this shoes: No more base midfoot blister maker: high arc support; never works for any running shoe; those who really need will almost definitely need to get custom sizing in order to be useful also back to wider cutting and true to size, no more racing fit cutting; which also nonsense as making requires to upsize. It's a lazy way to make a good lockdown design. I wonder how the insole shape is? I hope it's in normal shape unlike the Adios 5 had a strange rounded banana shape insole.
Adios is a great heritage shoe,Kimetto set the marathon wr in the Adios 2,with that type of legacy,Adidas will always produce shoes from this line up. But don't you feel the Adios 8 and Takumi 8/9 can essentially accomplish the same thing ?... was a huge fan of the 3,love the performance at the time and the retro look,owned 3 pairs(one all black to wear casually)
Well i remember adidas nerfed the sl20 and gave us the 20.2 im afraid i keep hearing softer for this than the adios 6. But like the old nintendo seal of quality this seems to have eddbuds blessing.
Looks like a fab shoe but adidas are always way too narrow across the mid-foot for me, I'll stick to my regular rotation but keep up the excellent videos Edd!
I have the Adios 6. It almost forces you to run fast. It's a little bit hard to explain why. That could be bad or good. I personally have no problem with shoes built for a certain job. I'm not sure the Adios 8 is the same. But I would personally only use it for runs where you want to do some kind of faster run.
I only bought the Adios 7 because it was on sale at 66 Earth credits and I am not impressed with it tbh. The heel landing feels very hard, the fit is too narrow and the upper feels too rough. Also, I can believe the upper tore after 90k or so. It sounds from your review, though, Adidas changed all the things I didn't like about this shoe so I'll keep an eye on the Adios 8 sale.
Commented before I watched full video,i see you also commented on similarities between this shoe and Takumi 8/9. Other than the Adios being a legacy show with a great running heritage,to me,it's almost too close to the takumi and I'm trying to see why adidas would have 2 similar performance shoes on its roster
@@EDDBUD one thing you got absolutely right in your review is how close this is to Takumi Sen. In fact i would go as far as 'where to place' the Sen? Adios is a more functional shoe than the Sen.
I will have to try it for myself to see how soft is the LiteStrike foam in this Adios 8 . The Adios 6 had a hard heel landing but I loved it to help with the stability and prompt us to go faster into the next step. The Adios 7 LiteStrike is so much more soft than the Adios 6 but some how also extremely stable and I don't overpronate ! If the Adios 8 is even softer ... I could use it not just for running but also for casual and even as sleepers. 😂
Mr Edd Bud, did you ever run in the Adios boost v1? I personally found it to be the greatest “all in wonder” shoe I have ever used. It was great fast, short, long like marathon to 100k both road and trail and I could get like 800 miles out of a pair. I am eager to try this new model out to see if it has returned to the “all in wonder” status. Oh and I am a fan of slow-mo Edd Bud running footage for sure! 💪
Loved my Adios 6, about 475km and ready for retirement. Given the changes to the Adios 8, it seems like the difference between it and the Takumi Sen8 are minimal? Now I know the Takumi Sen9 dropped a decent chunk of weight...but I'm hoping for a Takumi Sen9+/10 with a Strung upper. So sorta thinking I could grab the Adios 8 to bridge myself to the possible Strung Takumi Sen offering when my Takumi Sen8 gets retired. But if I see a huge TS9 discount....I'll probably snag a pair. LOL
I got the Boston 12. Think I went for the wrong one because this one seems better .Boston 12 is way more pleasant to run in than the 10/11 but still nothing that special.
Having now tried both several times you need both IMHO. Boston 12 essentially daily trainer with a bit of up tempo elements and rather generous upper fit (too generous for me TBH) but the Adios 8 way lighter and stripped back.
35mm?! That's a lot! How come you describe it as a minimal cushion shoe? Does it feel lower stack than it is? Also, how does this compare to the Liberate Nitro 2?
Speaking of SL, how does it compare to the first version? Not sure about the Adios 8 yet, thinking of getting the Saucony Sinister for the fast stuff. It's kind of a successor to the Reebok Run Fast Pro
Hi there, I usually prefer low drop shoes, not a heel striker here, I thinking which one of this is better for training and speed: Adios 8, Takumi 9 or Liberate 2. What are your opinions, for 60 kg runner?
@@EDDBUD looks like it. Was not a big fan of the Boston 10s. I actually gave them away, that's how bad they were but I think the 12s got a significant upgrade or changes if you will to merit a shoe review. Don't you think? 😁
Actually thought it worked very well on gravel for me. Part road, part firm trail/gravel is where I will likely be using mine and indeed where have often done so with previous versions.
Hi Edd. I use the Adios 6 as my daily, do anything (5k -30k) trainer. I get 1,000k out of a pair. I’m not very heavy (61kg). Can the 8 replicate this or is it a faster, less hardy option.
Hi Ed, Does the adios 8 has the same upper as the adios 7? I just bought my adios 7 and already has a 3 inches tear on the medial and lateral side just near the toes, it appeared after logging 58KM only! I am starting to like the shoes but failed to deliver on the upper's durability department.
@@EDDBUD and Sen 9 too having tried both last night. Can't say the Sen 9 is "unstable" but whilst going off road on the Adios 8 was "fun" much less so with the Sen 9. Even on the road feel a bit of wobble with the Sen 9 although gets better going harder which I guess is the point of it. Sen 9 isn't one for a "plod" IMHO.
Guys, I’ve had nike flyknit lunarepic 2 for the longest time, love it, but want to get new shoes, can anyone suggest something similar? I think they discontinued lunarepics
@@EDDBUD thanx for the reply I already have a pair of ultra boost dna I wanted to upgrade my shoe so I was considering which one to buy because the adios and ultra boost are on discount and I was confused which to buy, so according to you the adios are more comfortable then the ultra boost right? (For casual use )
My favorite shoe right now. Love it. Fixed all the issues of the 6. Heel softer, toe box wider, shoe lighter, rubber doesn't collect stones! Love the ride of the 8 too. This is a great shoe!
Yes it’s negates that stone issue!
Watching Ed run in slo-mo close up is both- startling and motivating as hell.
I run like me. It’s those long legs.
Perfect review!! You mentioned the fit of the shoe right at the top of the vid.. and i was looking for exactly that!
Glad I could help!
I finally retired the Takumi Sen 9 at 400km. ‘First run in the rain with the Adios 8. I really like the shoe - It feel like a better tuned adizero Pro (Remember that shoe, Edd?!?).
The new nylon torsion system may not be equal to rods, but the system keeps the runner honest in terms of form. It’s definitely a 5-8k shoe for me. This shoe probably feels “slappy” the moment form gets sloppy.
Wider yet shorter toebox is better to the aPro. The lack of any plate means no jolts through the Achilles. It feels a lot like a max cushion version of the Takumi Sen 6/7. The setup is near identical.
The TS10 released this week in the U.S. - Finally. But I’ll have fun in the adios 8 before picking up my next “super shoe”.
✌🏽💙👟
When the comment is better than video review itself 🎉
what do you weight?
We need more low stack shoes. Strikefly is a good alternative
I love that this version seems like a trainer version of the Takumi Sen. The old Adios' for me were a bit narrow and were rather plank like. Seems like this is more dynamic with those race car curves.
More compression and softened here. It’s not like the old sen. I have the 6 and 7 and it’s nothing like those.
Great review… though I disagree about the similarities between the A8 and TS9. Sure they are both lower stack shoes but one is a modern racing flat and one is an outright super shoe, very different shoes. Though I agree, depending on the runner, there is a lot of use case overlap. I just published a video comparing the A8 and TS9 directly, where I really get into the differences.
I love your term, “a more engaging shoe”; I fully agree!
I don’t think most people will see the sen 8/9 as a super shoe. Not enough cushion for lots of them.
@@EDDBUD likely… but from a technology and design standpoint…it is. It’s not a racing flat, through it can feel that direct.
I’m curious what the TS10 will be. We should start seeing rumors of it soon, especially if we are going to see a late fall release again. That may settle this once and or all.
I'm in camp that TS 8/9 is a supershoe regardless of stack/cushion. If you classify supershoes as only marathon racing shoes, it isn't. It's a carbon plated (or energy rodded?) racing flat for 5K to 1/2 marathon, because of the lighter weight due to less LS midsole than Pro 3. It's definitely subjective. 👍
Was able to see Noel over the weekend here in California. Didn’t disappoint. I don’t think there is a bad song on the new album.
It’s sounding really good and again different from the last one.
Have been looking forward to your review on this one! Thank you for the verdict!
Hope you enjoy it!
Pleased to hear the forefoot is a bit more generous. The Adios Pro 3 fits me like a dream so once I’ve made a bit more room in the closet, this is a tempting addition.
It’s a Adios pro 3 daily for sure. Well, maybe not daily. But the Adios pro 3 is so good it’s hard not to use it like that
I'm definitely getting an Adios 8 for me for daily training. The new strategies of designing over-cushioned everyday shoes with 40mm+ stack causes instabilities in the gate of non-elite runners, which long-term causes, Plantar, Achillis and Anterior Tibialis issues.
Some of the max shoe are simply not good for form. This one gets you to focus on it a little
You are so right! I just got injured when I tried the Boston 11. High stack really killed my Tibias 😢😢
are they good for easy runs?
LOVED the 6 thanks to Edd, I’ll try the 8 now too. Best racing flat out there.
Thanks for keeping us heavier folk in mind again! You've probably saved me a mistake there. Can't stand it when a shoe bottoms out, so the risk isn't worth it.
Happy to help!
@@EDDBUD What would you recommend in a somewhat similar type shoe for us heavier runners?
Now those Copa Mundial football boots are durable! Quality, classic and good looking. I have a pair too and they are still going strong. Good Adios 8 review Edd. Adidas seems to have got everything covered in this release. But for value, I think Puma might have them covered these days.
This one is pitched at a good price.
Edd! Thank you for your review of the Adios 8. My last Adios was the 5. IMHO, it was a great shoe which I used for track work to a marathon. They were considered to be marathon shoes, weren't they?!?! Kudos to Adidas to bring us a lower stack more traditional flat,! Not sure about the softness, but definitely worth a try!
No worries using this on the track. It’s responsive enough.
Awesome initial review Edd. 👍
It seems like Adidas has been re working the Lightstrike formulation. If its coming close to the feel of Lightstrike Pro, maybe version 2 is on the way.
Really glad this hit the mark for you, I shall consider it for my speed sessions in future. 🤓
It’s an odd one as the foam is almost the same softness as ls pro!
Of the Adios 8, Boston 12, Takumi Sen 9 trio I got recently am so far finding the Adios 8 most to my liking. So far done a HM training run in it plus some 400m intervals which split with the Sen 9 and the Adios 8 went just as well. Interesting about the weights as my 7 and 8 in a UK 13.5 are near identical with (rarely these days) both my 8s coming in at 273g versus 274/278 for the 7. The 6 I only had in a "too small for me" UK 12.5 but that was 297g so the effective weight drop for me 6 to 8 is marked. Agree got to like a low to the ground feeling and although the Lightstrike 2 is softer it is certainly still a "responsive" ride but that slightly softer feeling over the 6/7 I certainly prefer.
I was amazed on footstrike if you run at easier pace the heel really compresses heavily in the Adios 8. Massive difference to the ride.
@@EDDBUD every time put the Adios 8 on I wanted to go faster than perhaps intended so not done much heel striking yet :) The relative softness of the new Lightstrke 2 foam has been far more noticeable in the Boston 12. If only the upper wasn't so big for me.
Love that copa 🤙🏻
The leather is so soft! 🥉
I've been using the Adios 6 as a daily, workout shoe and for Parkrun. It can do the lot! Although I do prefer something a little more cushioned on the longer runs. Off down the market to do a killing on this sun tan lotion.
It’s so warm I might have a bbq. If only someone had some one legged turkeys??
@@EDDBUD They weren't one legged turkeys, they were damaged turkeys! 🤣
excited for this one
Ran with the vaporfly next2 yesterday and adios 8 today for the first time. I must say that the adios is way comfortable and stable. On landing the adios is closer to the ground but has more midsole up front on the toe off phase. The next2 tapers aggressively from the ball of the foot to the toes(rocker geometry). For that, I don’t mind the adios’ stack height.
Yes you are right! An important and missed aspect of the shoes.
Hi eddbud 👋 , after getting the strung ( very fun shoe 😃 ), been looks at adidas now , bos 12 might be more up my ally 👍
I will pick that up in a few weeks for review.
Excellent as always 🔥
Thanks for tuning in
Excellent and detailed analysis as always.👍This is arriving today and will give it a go. As an older runner, I appreciate shoe companies still offering old shoe look, with updated tech.
I recently purchased the Addidas Boston 12, my first Boston. I love the fit and ride, but I hate the laces and not a fan of the tongue. I think it's a tad too thin and while it's guesseted, it's attached too far down in the shoe to be useful and prevent bunching. Should be higher up. I will swap out the laces.
I still love Puma, but will rotate in my addidas.
Hope these worked out well for you
Would really like to see u playing football. Great vid !!
It would be like watching a lower skilled Peter crouch fall over and get up again for 45 mins before being subbed off.
My Takumi Sen 9 shoes come today, although it will be a few months before they’re put into service!
Enjoy!
Glad to see the back to the root of the Adios series. Seems like gonna check it once available here.
I can foresee I will be enjoying this shoes: No more base midfoot blister maker: high arc support; never works for any running shoe; those who really need will almost definitely need to get custom sizing in order to be useful also back to wider cutting and true to size, no more racing fit cutting; which also nonsense as making requires to upsize. It's a lazy way to make a good lockdown design.
I wonder how the insole shape is? I hope it's in normal shape unlike the Adios 5 had a strange rounded banana shape insole.
Adios is a great heritage shoe,Kimetto set the marathon wr in the Adios 2,with that type of legacy,Adidas will always produce shoes from this line up. But don't you feel the Adios 8 and Takumi 8/9 can essentially accomplish the same thing ?... was a huge fan of the 3,love the performance at the time and the retro look,owned 3 pairs(one all black to wear casually)
Evening sir, took my 4%’s for a spin tonight, they seem normal these day, almost minimal 🤷🏻♂️
Yes the stacks have change our perception! 🥈
Johnny Marr plays on “Pretty Boy”, “Open the Door, See What You Find” and “Council Skies” 🎸
Thanks for the info.
Edd you seem super laid back I can’t believe you ever got red card 😄
I was feisty in the tackle and moulded myself on Stuart Pearce. 🤣👍🏼
Well i remember adidas nerfed the sl20 and gave us the 20.2 im afraid i keep hearing softer for this than the adios 6. But like the old nintendo seal of quality this seems to have eddbuds blessing.
This one is much more up my street
I am a big fan of the Takumi Sen, so maybe will hold off on this one.
They are quite close now
Looks like a fab shoe but adidas are always way too narrow across the mid-foot for me, I'll stick to my regular rotation but keep up the excellent videos Edd!
This one is a touch wider from my running in all the current models
@@EDDBUD would need to be a lot wider for my feet 😂
I have the Adios 6. It almost forces you to run fast. It's a little bit hard to explain why. That could be bad or good. I personally have no problem with shoes built for a certain job. I'm not sure the Adios 8 is the same. But I would personally only use it for runs where you want to do some kind of faster run.
It’s much softer now. Maybe a little more range to the shoe
I only bought the Adios 7 because it was on sale at 66 Earth credits and I am not impressed with it tbh. The heel landing feels very hard, the fit is too narrow and the upper feels too rough. Also, I can believe the upper tore after 90k or so.
It sounds from your review, though, Adidas changed all the things I didn't like about this shoe so I'll keep an eye on the Adios 8 sale.
The 8 is by far more soft
Commented before I watched full video,i see you also commented on similarities between this shoe and Takumi 8/9. Other than the Adios being a legacy show with a great running heritage,to me,it's almost too close to the takumi and I'm trying to see why adidas would have 2 similar performance shoes on its roster
They are close it’s very true
Ed, could you do a video on all the adidas running shoes, I'm so confused by all of them 😂 what's the boston best for? Or the takumi sen? Etc etc 👍
I did a round up last year. Maybe I can refresh it?
@@EDDBUD that would be ace 👍
I’d watch no else review THIS shoe 😁
🤣👍🏼
Yes, it's me, I was looking to know if it's true to size... 😁
Now I know I have to go half size down from Adios 6...
👍🏼👊
I just wish they'd add a little more padding on that back collar.
It’s certainly minimal!
Just bought the takumi sen 9 for £102, think I'll leave this one on the shelf till it drops below that.
Maybe put chapters in the videos next time? Sometimes when I just want some quick information, I find it hard to locate. Thanks!
It auto adds them. Plus the video is free don’t forget!
Fan of Adios here, ran thru 3 pairs of the 3, skipped the 6 & 7, but definitely picking up the 8. Tried it in the shop yesterday and loving it
It’s softer for sure. I do like it though almost miss the firmer heel area now!
@@EDDBUD one thing you got absolutely right in your review is how close this is to Takumi Sen. In fact i would go as far as 'where to place' the Sen? Adios is a more functional shoe than the Sen.
Thanks Edd.
You are very welcome
I will have to try it for myself to see how soft is the LiteStrike foam in this Adios 8 . The Adios 6 had a hard heel landing but I loved it to help with the stability and prompt us to go faster into the next step. The Adios 7 LiteStrike is so much more soft than the Adios 6 but some how also extremely stable and I don't overpronate !
If the Adios 8 is even softer ... I could use it not just for running but also for casual and even as sleepers. 😂
People only want soft it seems. Or not 🤣👍🏼
Mr Edd Bud, did you ever run in the Adios boost v1? I personally found it to be the greatest “all in wonder” shoe I have ever used. It was great fast, short, long like marathon to 100k both road and trail and I could get like 800 miles out of a pair. I am eager to try this new model out to see if it has returned to the “all in wonder” status. Oh and I am a fan of slow-mo Edd Bud running footage for sure! 💪
Didn’t try that one. Though many loved it for all sorts of runs.
6 was very firm in the heel, even after 600km
Not this one 👍🏼
Loved my Adios 6, about 475km and ready for retirement. Given the changes to the Adios 8, it seems like the difference between it and the Takumi Sen8 are minimal? Now I know the Takumi Sen9 dropped a decent chunk of weight...but I'm hoping for a Takumi Sen9+/10 with a Strung upper. So sorta thinking I could grab the Adios 8 to bridge myself to the possible Strung Takumi Sen offering when my Takumi Sen8 gets retired. But if I see a huge TS9 discount....I'll probably snag a pair. LOL
It’s the minimal differences here that perplex me. Some glass fibre rods and a little different foam.
That wider toebox looks exciting. As a flat footer, ive been shying away from the Adios line.
It’s closer to the Adios pro 3 in fit
I'm glad they removed the adidas logo from the medial side of the foot. It always looked pretty awkward.
I dig it but I have no idea what Id use it for. LOL Im spoiled by full LS Pro midsoles. :)
You and me both!
I got the Boston 12. Think I went for the wrong one because this one seems better .Boston 12 is way more pleasant to run in than the 10/11 but still nothing that special.
I saw people loosing their minds about the Boston 12. But it doesn’t look or sound all that different.
Having now tried both several times you need both IMHO. Boston 12 essentially daily trainer with a bit of up tempo elements and rather generous upper fit (too generous for me TBH) but the Adios 8 way lighter and stripped back.
@@TimGrose Thanks Tim for making me buy yet another shoe:)
@@EDDBUD I would not get too excited about the Boston 12 but as ever keen to hear what you think.
@@robin29991 ha ha at least they are cheaper :)
Classic
I had the Adios orugunal from 1996, thea adios neftenga, the Adios 2, the Adios 2 Grete waitz edition and my lasta Adios was rhw Adios boost 4
So glad the shoe is no longer a gravel sucker
No gravel. But that’s more down to the destruction of the torsion plate! Road only 👍🏼
Edd 'two foot' Bud 🟥⚽
I was certainly not half hearted in the tackle. These days more a midfield general.
I still like high stack shoes... :-/ ... (I think the adios 8 is the adidias streakfly version)
Yes maybe the streakfly of the Adios models.
Smackaroonies = earth credits
👍🏼👊
35mm?! That's a lot! How come you describe it as a minimal cushion shoe? Does it feel lower stack than it is?
Also, how does this compare to the Liberate Nitro 2?
A little tongue in cheek. Bare in mind max cushion comes on over 46mm for me!
Copa Mundial supremacy 💪
A classic shoe!
Why are they so mean with using full lightstrike pro☠️as if they didn't have enough money
The only issue i have with it is that it really slaps the ground. When i use it in park, people hear me coming😂
Quite loud this one!
Slapper
Sounds a bit like the Hyperion Tempo?
Bit softer than the tempo. Man I reviewed that one so long ago. Still in the brooks lineup!
@@EDDBUD Yes. They just add new color every 3 month.
No IMHO. FOD Runner may disagree but the Adios 8 is more to my liking. Tempo is wider though so you may prefer that.
30 C is brutal indoors. Is getting a heat pump possible for at least one room in your house? They do cooling as well.
Last night it got below 15 around 3am. Considering a run now it’s about 14 outside at 6am
Speaking of SL, how does it compare to the first version? Not sure about the Adios 8 yet, thinking of getting the Saucony Sinister for the fast stuff. It's kind of a successor to the Reebok Run Fast Pro
The run fast pro. They should bring that back! This is way softer than the sl. Which makes the sl pricing seem all the more bizzare.
Sorry, I meant the SL20 from a few years back!
Thanks Edd. Comparative runner(Adidas) for heavier runner?
Maybe the solar boost perhaps? Sad they don’t make a lighter boost model these days. ( Adios 4 was same weight as Adios 8 )
Adios 7 splits on inside near where lacing starts - multiple reports, including with me.
How about these?
Didn’t have those issues with the 7. Only time will tell on the 8
Does this shoe still make a loud slap on the ground as the Adios 6 ?
It’s not as loud no
Hi there, I usually prefer low drop shoes, not a heel striker here, I thinking which one of this is better for training and speed: Adios 8, Takumi 9 or Liberate 2. What are your opinions, for 60 kg runner?
For speed? Grab a discounted sen 8.
@@EDDBUD where to get SEN8 discounted? I can get TS9 for 100€, which is around 85 quid :P
How does it work as a casual shoe, Is it in the vein of the SL20 ? I thought the adios 6 could, but it doesn't enjoy moving laterally at all
It’s almost a more forcing campus shoe with better grip. Will the “football” casuals pick up on it? Maybe!
Farewell seuded toe box... perhaps we'll meet again someday
It’s bound to return in a few years!
Boston 12 please?
Maybe soon. I have to buy all these adidas shoes
@@EDDBUD looks like it. Was not a big fan of the Boston 10s. I actually gave them away, that's how bad they were but I think the 12s got a significant upgrade or changes if you will to merit a shoe review. Don't you think? 😁
The Adizero line is crowded. How about an overview with 2ish minutes on each shoe and it’s intended purpose.
How suitable for a long run... Slow... I am considering it because it's half on tarmac and half on gravel so high stack is not stable enough..
For gravel? Avoid this due to the torsion plate.
Actually thought it worked very well on gravel for me. Part road, part firm trail/gravel is where I will likely be using mine and indeed where have often done so with previous versions.
if I'm overweight, and I want to run 10km 4 day/week. Should i choose boston 12 or adios 8? Thanks for your answer
Boston 12 will be a better shoe for you 👍🏼👊
If you had the choice which would you go with the Boston 12 or these
Boston 12. More cushion and more usable
@EDDBUD gotcha thank you
Is there any compelling reason to have both the takumi 8/9 and adios 8 in the quiver? Thanks Edd
Don’t think you need both in my opinion.
Edd, what do you attribute the weight reduction from 7?
The upper is lighter. Materials are less in complexity. Maybe that lightstrike 2 is a bit lighter also
Hi Edd. I use the Adios 6 as my daily, do anything (5k -30k) trainer. I get 1,000k out of a pair. I’m not very heavy (61kg).
Can the 8 replicate this or is it a faster, less hardy option.
It’s certainly softer. It remains to be seen if it’s as durable.
22 deg C you call hot? Here where I am temperature is 28 deg at night
Listen to the video. In the uk that is in the upper area of our temps. It was 30c here yesterday at 5pm so we are baking now.
Hell yeah
🥇👍🏼
Is that similar with Takumisen9 functionally?
Firmer ride. Not as cushioned as the sen.
Nice 🎉
Thanks for tuning in 👍🏼
Hi Ed,
Does the adios 8 has the same upper as the adios 7? I just bought my adios 7 and already has a 3 inches tear on the medial and lateral side just near the toes, it appeared after logging 58KM only! I am starting to like the shoes but failed to deliver on the upper's durability department.
No it’s a different upper
@@EDDBUD do you think it is more durable than the 7s? BTW, how's you adios 7? How many miles/kms you already logged in to them?
Only 360p Edd, what's happening 🤷🏿♀️
Give it time. RUclips takes ages to process 4k these days
Edd, which is the most stable, the Adios 8 or Takumi 8/9?
This one is more stable than the sen 8. No arch cutaway.
@@EDDBUD and Sen 9 too having tried both last night. Can't say the Sen 9 is "unstable" but whilst going off road on the Adios 8 was "fun" much less so with the Sen 9. Even on the road feel a bit of wobble with the Sen 9 although gets better going harder which I guess is the point of it. Sen 9 isn't one for a "plod" IMHO.
Does the shoe still pop when the right strike is achieved?
Yes maybe even more due to the 3 prong plate
is this good for race day or marathon?
10k maybe. Lacking in cushion for most folks for the half.
Guys, I’ve had nike flyknit lunarepic 2 for the longest time, love it, but want to get new shoes, can anyone suggest something similar? I think they discontinued lunarepics
Maybe the Adios 8 or streakfly? Not too up on the lunarepic 2.
Sweet those mondials :)
Soft as kittens now. The leather is really decent.
These pair are going somewhere
Yes it’s a good flatter model
Which is better the ultra boost or the adios
Very different shoes underfoot. The boost is a firmer cushion. These are very low stack compared.
@@EDDBUD thanx for the reply
I already have a pair of ultra boost dna
I wanted to upgrade my shoe so I was considering which one to buy because the adios and ultra boost are on discount and I was confused which to buy, so according to you the adios are more comfortable then the ultra boost right?
(For casual use )
No, it's not "the four, the five, the six, the seven". It's "the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift".
The baffled king….
Can I gor for marathon 10 kilometer with adios 8?
Personally for most it’s a 10k to half shoe
Is the adios 8 less stabile than the previous version?
Still very stable. A little more forgiving than the last one.
@@EDDBUD thanks a lot
Adidas plans to go back into the Russian market. If they do I'll be looking at other brands.
Not seen anything around that. I can’t see that it’s a particularly lucrative area for them right now.
I'd give anything to have 30c 😢
What’s your midday to 5pm temps at the mo Joe?
@@EDDBUD roughly 13c to 16c
this one and Boston 12, which one is better for daily running???
Don’t own the Boston 12. I like this one but it’s more a speed shoe.
These should be good for Haglund deformity, as there's no rigid heel counter?
Could work. It’s not all that present back there
What’s better - adios 8 or brooks hyperion tempo?
The Hyperion max is best. 🤣👍🏼