Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1

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  • Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
  • Adidas just released a $500 super shoe, and just 10 days later, that shoe helped smash the women’s marathon record in Berlin. So what can this shoe do for a non elite? Is it worth $500? Are those even the right questions to ask for a shoe like this? It’s time to lace up the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 and take it for a run
    0:00 intro
    0:57 disclosures
    1:16 specs
    5:41 what's it like
    7:30 marathon effort
    9:01 threshold effort
    9:56 5k effort
    10:43 true to size
    10:55 traction
    11:26 not recommended
    12:08 why did they make this?
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  • @Zak_Meents
    @Zak_Meents 9 месяцев назад +95

    $500 for one race is wild (and extremely wasteful if you care about that sort of thing), but I have to say I love the look. I’m a big fan of the simpler, less “busy” look. Too many running shoes are a bit too flashy for me. These are pretty slick.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +16

      Adidas can do simple designs really well

    • @gregoryf9299
      @gregoryf9299 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah that's insane! I'm guessing the pro's might do that anyway but for us mortals, that's nuts!

    • @alex-dk2rj
      @alex-dk2rj 9 месяцев назад +1

      need to come with like 3-4 replacement rubbers for the bottom lol

    • @gpersonaltrainer
      @gpersonaltrainer 9 месяцев назад

      500$ for a pair of running shoes use TPEE for the midsole, which is an ultra-durable foam... all of this for 1 marathon! What a waste!

    • @alex-dk2rj
      @alex-dk2rj 9 месяцев назад

      its a steal actually @@gpersonaltrainer

  • @that_which_is_not
    @that_which_is_not 9 месяцев назад +48

    Measured, non biased and fun. Refreshing as usual Kofuzi! 🙏

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +6

      thank you

    • @ballgameshoes8583
      @ballgameshoes8583 9 месяцев назад

      @@kofuzi Biased when it comes to Under Armour

  • @andreasmaher8749
    @andreasmaher8749 9 месяцев назад +26

    I'll never own a pair but I like that Adidas is thinking outside the box and innovating. They've gone bonkers with the Adizero racing line the last few years and I love it.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      there has been a lot of innovation in a very small amount of time

  • @PeterChee
    @PeterChee 9 месяцев назад +11

    I really appreciate the angles of your videos, so fascinating to see what is happening to the Lightstrike foam under pace. Also nice to see what the sole looks like after you've put some miles on them. It looks like you're having fun running in them which is why we are out there running right, to have fun!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +2

      did I see that you got a pair also? have you raced in them yet?

    • @PeterChee
      @PeterChee 9 месяцев назад +2

      They have only touched the hardwood floors in my house once... I almost feel like I need to increase my fitness a few levels before I actually race in them... but who knows, maybe I'll just run them at NYC in a few weeks!@@kofuzi

    • @laurainthehaute918
      @laurainthehaute918 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@PeterCheeThat would be amazing to see. Please post if you do!

  • @massi888
    @massi888 9 месяцев назад +3

    thank you, In my opinion, this is the best review of the evo 1 available on youtube so far

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you 🙏

  • @CannabisTechLife
    @CannabisTechLife 9 месяцев назад +4

    Great review as always ! So intrigued to see what future shoes come out of this design. Totally agreed that I'm glad they released this for sale, even if it's high price and longevity isn't there. Just a great opportunity for people who get the chance to try out what made this shoe such a winner for breaking that record.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      it's a peculiar shoe and very interesting. I think it bodes well for future Adidas adios shoes

  • @potblack7951
    @potblack7951 9 месяцев назад

    You were the person I wanted most to see review this show and it’s the review I expected 👍

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thanks for watching!

  • @centipede9292
    @centipede9292 9 месяцев назад

    I saw you feel tired but very happy and full of excitement in EVO1,thank you very much for sharing an impressive experience for everyone that have not chance for running with it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @nijboerlars
    @nijboerlars 9 месяцев назад +4

    This is all so exciting. It's a showcase and a glimpse into the future of what's to come in next iterations of the Adios Pro. I'm confident they will find a way for this technology to make its way into that shoe, by improving upon its durability.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      part of me is worried about, what if they can't ever improve the durability?

  • @paultimothyL
    @paultimothyL 9 месяцев назад

    Super interesting, thanks for the insight!! And like you said I hope they integrate this technology into one of their future super shoes for the masses 😁👍

  • @vincentaurelius2390
    @vincentaurelius2390 9 месяцев назад +6

    Love your thoughts and interpretation of this shoe, makes every other review (especially the negative ones) seem short sighted.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +3

      I avoid other people's reviews, but to the extent there are negative ones, I think that they could be reasonable gut reactions to the lack of longevity or the high price. you can see it here in the comments, too.
      hopefully, I have been able to properly acknowledge those clear shortcomings while still presenting a fair analysis of what this shoe is and means

    • @brianway4240
      @brianway4240 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@kofuziYeah, I suspect there are many out here who don't really understand what they were thinking in HQ when deciding to name and, to some extent, release it. Ferrari made a car a while back called the Enzo. It was around $700k. We weren't really supposed to buy it. There wasn't a lineup in various colors at your dealer. They were just saying, "This is the closest thing to a street-legal F1 car." There may have been fewer of those made than of this shoe. I believe you hit the nail on the head with the concept and the intention of adidas execs.

  • @Laver1969
    @Laver1969 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent review! You answered all of my questions. 👍

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thank you for that feedback!

  • @dale.gallaza
    @dale.gallaza 9 месяцев назад

    My go to channel for anything running shoes. Thanks for this.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      thank you

  • @JohnBirtchetSharpe
    @JohnBirtchetSharpe 9 месяцев назад +6

    The Takumi sen is the only adidas shoe since the boston 9 which has worked for me so I image a nice run from what you have told us (also a fan of the puma deviate elite range) Regarding the 'catapulted with each step'... that's the wave rebellion pro to my mind (I have just not figured out which direction the bounce takes me ). Thank you once again for as detailed review you could provide with the amount of milage you have gotten out of it.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +8

      I'll have more to say once I race in the shoe. I'm planning to use it for the Houston Half

  • @McFearless80
    @McFearless80 9 месяцев назад +2

    Super cool that you got to run in it, Ko!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I wasn't expecting it, but it was a very fun surprise

  • @rc51bigdaddy
    @rc51bigdaddy 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very interesting review. Seems like a shoe that makes sense for elite athletes. I like you take on the shoe as a prototype and basis for future shoes with better longevity and a lower price. Pretty cool you got a pair and could tell us about it!!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I really hope that they can figure out a way to make this foam stable enough for public consumption without losing too much of it's current magic

  • @laurainthehaute918
    @laurainthehaute918 9 месяцев назад +3

    Great detail and perspective, Mike, as usual. Compelling comparison to Sen 9. Love the 8. I can only imagine a lighter, swifter and more cushioned Sen would be a blast to run in.❤Will be fun to see you take it for a ride at Houston Half!

  • @ocexpat
    @ocexpat 9 месяцев назад +1

    Pretty spot on review 🙌 If I remember correctly Charlotte Heidmann mentioned it was “concept” shoe and they were impressed by feedback from their runners. We just get 500 pieces of that special cake. Hopefully more of us can have a taste in future 🍰

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      well said

  • @rogergill8525
    @rogergill8525 9 месяцев назад

    Nice review Kofuzi, thanks. Interesting your comment re not getting the pop you expected at marathon pace, but then again I'd imagine the benefits due to weight for fatigue in the back end of a marathon - much akin to the fatigue of doing bicep curls using light weights compared to heavy... Interested to hear if you're going to race a marathon in these and your thoughts after that. Look forward to some of this tech filtering down.

  • @mortenfogh7228
    @mortenfogh7228 9 месяцев назад +2

    Adidas brought us a glimpse of the future. Great review and excited for when this type of shoe becomes available in a reasonable price package.

    • @ballgameshoes8583
      @ballgameshoes8583 9 месяцев назад

      Future price tags

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I am super curious to see how any mass produced version would be different

  • @mikelesage7133
    @mikelesage7133 9 месяцев назад +1

    Appreciate your reviews brother 👊🏼

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you 🙏

  • @mfcc1084
    @mfcc1084 9 месяцев назад +17

    I was intrigued when you mentioned that the Evo 1 is like a super Takumi Sen 9. I really love the Takumi Sen 9 and I am always thinking what if it had the same stack height and drop as the Evo 1 or the Adios Pro 3. Now I think that will just be a big "what if" for me since I doubt that I would be able to try the Evo 1.

    • @liiou4445
      @liiou4445 9 месяцев назад +1

      unless they give it a wider release. If not some of these designs may still be used in the adios pro 4

    • @laurainthehaute918
      @laurainthehaute918 9 месяцев назад +1

      I agree with the intriguing comparison. I love the ‘Sen 8 and it’s lasted for several tempo and track workouts o definitely worth the money I spent. Feels very light compared to all my other shoes.

    • @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183
      @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 9 месяцев назад +1

      Another big fan of the TS8 (I have two pairs after buying a 2nd on discount). I reserve them for short races, but could easily take them at least to HM or even full, though I’d be a little afraid to try that. They worked for me perfectly right out of the box in a 5K and have worn them for BolderBoulder twice, as well for a few speed workouts.

  • @PabloPerez-nd7se
    @PabloPerez-nd7se 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Mike, this is an excellent review.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thank you 🙏

  • @nefitru
    @nefitru 9 месяцев назад

    Just ran my first full with the Adios Pro 3 and I'm in love with them, if the next generation can get better I don't think I will look into any other brands for super shoes.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      congratulations on your first marathon!

  • @JS-Treadmill-Running
    @JS-Treadmill-Running 9 месяцев назад

    A really nice video you made👍🙂. And your opinion about the shoe at the end of the video. I have the same opinion. This shoe is not for us ordinary runners. And I hope that a shoe that can only run a marathon never becomes normal for anyone other than the elite. We have to think about our future generations and the nature we love to run in🏞️🏜️🌲🌳🌴❤️

  • @Curatellobello
    @Curatellobello 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video!
    Cheers from Amsterdam

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thanks for watching!

  • @dwarmour
    @dwarmour 9 месяцев назад +9

    They released it in order for the Pros to race in. I think they really wanted to get that record this year so instead of prototyping it in a non sanctioned race or practice setting, they pumped out some for general consumption to meet the rule. I def can't wait to see the trickle down tech we get in the next Adios Pro 4(?) though (:

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +4

      I believe that rule has been amended back in 2020

    • @dwarmour
      @dwarmour 9 месяцев назад +6

      @@kofuzi it’s looking like as of January 2022 in rule 13.2 the shoe must be made available for purchase by the manufacture one month prior to the athletes wearing it in competition

    • @RunForPeace-hk1cu
      @RunForPeace-hk1cu 9 месяцев назад

      @@dwarmournah, kiptum ran with prototype shoes
      They just have to notify iaaf before the race and get clearance

  • @MrJoeBangkok
    @MrJoeBangkok 9 месяцев назад

    Nice review. Thank you, Kofuzi.
    From Bangkok!!!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thanks for watching!

  • @tieloo8842
    @tieloo8842 9 месяцев назад +2

    i bought the adios 8 because of your positive review and that the takumi sen didnt really worked for me. I have been gravitating towards it so far for my workouts and faster runs up to 10k.
    PS
    my wife kicked me out from our room and i have been sleeping on the couch eversince it came almost 2 weeks ago because i bought yet another pair even though it was 60% off. But it’s all worth it! All these shall pass! 🤣

  • @josephcarter8291
    @josephcarter8291 9 месяцев назад

    Great review and analysis.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thank you 🙏

  • @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183
    @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent review and assessment of the numerous “why's” of this release. I bet TRE will have at least one embargoed adidas shoe that is related to this release as an embodiment of it as a prototype in one way or in several.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      the Adidas booth should be interesting this year

  • @yohankusuma5510
    @yohankusuma5510 9 месяцев назад +76

    Ngl it looks fire

    • @davidrosenthal5795
      @davidrosenthal5795 9 месяцев назад +2

      Nah looks basic

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +29

      the simpler Adidas designs get, the better they are, imo

    • @djj2564
      @djj2564 9 месяцев назад

      Dumpster fire…. It should be banned from marathons lol.

    • @samwell7640
      @samwell7640 9 месяцев назад +3

      Cllleeeeeaannn 🧽

    • @milktea2422
      @milktea2422 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@djj2564it is banned, like how Nikes top performer was banned/nerfed to make it possible for running marathons. Did you watch the video?

  • @jjlee424
    @jjlee424 9 месяцев назад

    Great one bro

  • @RunLiveSG
    @RunLiveSG 9 месяцев назад +9

    Ultimately, a very technical shoe which rewards the runner who has the capability and therefore knows how to take advantage of it…

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +5

      yeah. I'm not sure I'm getting the full potential out of the shoe. but that's on me

    • @RunLiveSG
      @RunLiveSG 9 месяцев назад

      @@kofuzistill, thanks for sharing your insights on the shoes and answering our no. 1 question - "will the shoe make me fly" 😉

  • @stuarthys9879
    @stuarthys9879 9 месяцев назад +6

    It would be really interesting to see a review at 100 miles! I doubt it will really degrade so much but I expect Adidas was being cautious about the predictions. I have a pair of Adidas SL20s that I’ve run about 1000 miles and even played tennis in and there’s not a lot of wear.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +5

      I’ve experienced many race foams that don’t quite feel race ready after about 100-150 miles. Those shoes tend to be still useful as workout or session shoes, but I just don’t know what to expect from the Adios Pro Evo 1

  • @yjz98
    @yjz98 9 месяцев назад

    Great review as always kofuzi. From what I'm aware about Adidas UK sizing, a UK 8.5 equates to a US 9 for Adidas shoes, contrary to a Nike shoe where their UK 8.5 would equal to a US 9.5.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I have no idea when it comes to size conversions and why it wouldn’t be more standard. But either way, my shoe weighed in less than the stated weight

  • @erikvaage576
    @erikvaage576 9 месяцев назад

    I like the concept car comparison. Definitely has seemed to me that adidas is pushing the boundaries of shoe technology and then filtering what works into other future models for the general public. Kudos for them for not settling on what’s been done before and continuing to innovate and push the sport forward.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Their innovation lab is quite an interesting place

  • @jollyroger1009
    @jollyroger1009 9 месяцев назад +1

    This shoe has really put Adidas on my radar now where I wasn't thinking about them much before. I kind of agree with what FOD Runner said about it: the shoe has gotten people talking about Adidas.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      definitely true

  • @chrisbates8943
    @chrisbates8943 9 месяцев назад

    Brilliant video.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thanks so much!

  • @melvintolentino4577
    @melvintolentino4577 7 месяцев назад

    good review, you show us ur runs with these shoes

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  7 месяцев назад

      it is the essence of the channel

  • @joshuaxruns
    @joshuaxruns 9 месяцев назад

    Great video Kofuzi! I wonder how quickly the foam declines in performance as it compresses over each run. Would be interesting to see the energy return from out of box vs mile 26-30.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      it's kind of hard to imagine that a shoe can degrade that quickly. I suspect its more of a quick and sudden decline in performance rather than a gradual, mile by mile decline.
      but there's only one way to find out

  • @peterrosenblad8266
    @peterrosenblad8266 9 месяцев назад +1

    That's crazy light for a show like this.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      it feels like a toy when you pick it up

  • @ksteege
    @ksteege 9 месяцев назад

    Oh no - please don't call it a SuperTakumi... One of probably my fave shoes ever, such an amazing shoe - must resist, must resist... Great review as always!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      what I'm very curious to see is whether any upcoming Adios Pro models will have a 60% rocker. I've always enjoyed the feeling of the almost lack of rocker that the 70% of the Adios Pro has provided. but I also did enjoy the 60% very much, and that is a big part of why it feels like a takumi to me.

  • @TheMors1975
    @TheMors1975 4 месяца назад

    Great review, this would be the upper echelon from Adidas 1 step up from the prime x 2 sprung

  •  9 месяцев назад

    thank you for the vidéo good job

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @Simo.PT.
    @Simo.PT. 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice review! Will you try to take It at least at 50 Miles? Would be interesting to see if It changes feelings/compress too much
    Thanks

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +5

      I'm planning on racing a half marathon in it in January. I'll probably run a few workouts in it after that to satisfy our collective curiosity

  • @jordans1712
    @jordans1712 9 месяцев назад

    Looks cool and fun. $500 concept shoe nails it. Hopefully adidas can add some elements of this shoe in a scaled down cost effective general public shoe. That amount of money could be spent better for the average runner.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      the fit of the upper is really quite nice. hopefully at least some of that can trickle down into production models

  • @pbnotj1
    @pbnotj1 9 месяцев назад

    I think the excitement of record breaking adds to the sport, kudos to adidas innovation . Clearly designed for elite athletes. However , I have always loved accessibility in running don’t like super high cost shoes. Also don’t want to encourage companies making shoes that are very low durability for most consumers. I have loved the adios pro 3 durability for a race shoe it has worked so well for me. Hope they keep models like that as the main race shoe for most runners. Consistently have found adidas shoes on discount which has made them more accessible.

  • @luisdelpozo9674
    @luisdelpozo9674 9 месяцев назад +2

    I see this as the equivalent of a car homologation, where the manufacturer produces a threshold number of homologation specials that allow them to race. Since Adidas needs to formally release and certify shoes to be able to make their records official they are releasing super small quantities of them

    • @ballgameshoes8583
      @ballgameshoes8583 9 месяцев назад +1

      and with the huge price tag

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      I think the rules for stock car racing are the most peculiar because the "stock cars" are nothing like the actual stock cars.
      but in the shoe instance, unless I'm mistaken, the rule has been amended in 2020 to return to the status quo where prototypes were permitted to be used for the purpose of both racing and record setting.
      I'm so certain that this is the case here, but so many people have claimed that the small release is for rules purposes that I'm now doubting myself.

    • @luisdelpozo9674
      @luisdelpozo9674 9 месяцев назад

      @@kofuzi you are more involved in the shoe scene than any of us so there's that.
      But I pecularly love the thought process of this kind of products (whether shoes or cars). The disregard for the consumer and the singular focus on performance will always yield a special product.

  • @armandsant1143
    @armandsant1143 2 месяца назад

    Also towards the end of your video I kept asking myself it’s Adidas way of flexing against the competition that their concept car approach like you say does hopefully lead to amazing iterations in super shoes and ultimately sprinkle some nuances down to the Boston where it literally needs it first like you mention again about. I think a shoes, yeah it’s a gripe allright, made to deteriorate faster is why class action lawsuits exists like who literally wants to now overspend on running shoes to experience and have a terrible investment that pays no dividends everyone for sure will like to avoid. Adidas is so rad that hopefully with all the reaction they get and sales they see can stay dominant. My personal reaction is that the color combinations should tone down a lot. Some good monochromatic colors will be amazing to see given a three tone touch. Also seeing some nice heft of Continental rubber pieces to give us long lasting use that’s certified to satisfy all people who buy from Adidas. Shelling out $500 for a shoe that will deteriorate after 3 races is so boss from Adidas.

  • @Rainjrops
    @Rainjrops 9 месяцев назад

    I think there’s a problem with the editing at the 1:58 mark. But great video as always!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      thank you. you are the third person to alert me of what amounts to a video typo
      one day I will become a good RUclips. today was not that day.

  • @ChristosSerranoThoma
    @ChristosSerranoThoma 9 месяцев назад

    I Know this is an EVO 1 video, but considering that the Takumi Sen was mentioned in this video I wanted to share my two cents about it. I have both the Sen and Pro 3 and my biggest problem with the Sen 9 is the tongue, it slides down toward the beginning of the toes and it gets so uncomfortable unfortunately (The only plus side is that it can only be used for 3,5,10k max and even I wouldn't use it for 10k, cos for me it gets really uncomfortable). I wish it had the tongue of the Pro 3! Other than that, both the Sen 9 and Pro 3 are just epic shoes. The Pro 3 I did more than 600km, training 10k-18k and raced 10k-12k and it's still great.

  • @vincentlangel8555
    @vincentlangel8555 9 месяцев назад

    Love my Adios Pro 3’s but I already felt like I was buying the “Ferrari” of shoes when I spent that kind of money on a marathon shoe. I agree with the comparison to a concept car but it does open up the concern for $200+ running shoes becoming a norm instead of reserving that price point to the top of the line models.

  • @john2062
    @john2062 9 месяцев назад

    I thought these looked super sick, and was considering buying them, but am so glad I found this video. ONE RACE???? :'(

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      news you can use

  • @Stentordoc
    @Stentordoc 9 месяцев назад +17

    Great review, Ko! It’s basically a prototype for a future mass-produced racer, and they get way more marketing value by putting it in the hands/feet of >400 influencers, rather than just the top handful of pros

    • @mfmmel
      @mfmmel 9 месяцев назад +7

      That's it

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +5

      Adidas knows what it's doing

  • @_stition9777
    @_stition9777 9 месяцев назад

    Hey great video. You have some chromatic aberration on the shoe during your talking head part (example 3:35, you can see purple fringing on the shoe, but it's all over the video), On that talking head portion you don't need to be stopped down unless you are in low light, the depth of field is lost on the flat background. It will also give you more sharpness and contrast in general. Thanks for the review none the less!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the tip!

  • @therunophil
    @therunophil 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great review. Too bad you did not go into alternatives (none) or budget options (every other supershoe that we just bashed as too expensive) 😜. I agree this is a small batch prototype and should not be measured by normal standards, in fact for a prototype it probably is really cheap, Adidas may even lose money on each one. But curious to see if next year or so the shoe or some elements of it make it into full production in the 250-350 price range.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +2

      pretty sure that they are losing money on each sale

  • @LyJoyRuns
    @LyJoyRuns 9 месяцев назад

    Addidas marketing is genius. Like you said it’s a concept not for the general public but it creates hype so when they put the tech into their race line up down the road people will be eager and willing to drop $300-400.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I'm definitely more concerned about how this may enable price creep, far more than I am concerned that this will somehow lead to an industry-wide trend of single use shoes

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl 9 месяцев назад

    Well then, just like a concept car, maybe we should think about what, if any, technologies might trickle down to the masses. The only things I can think of is maybe the the 60% rocker geometry and the transparent upper.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      or maybe liquid rubber

  • @thestoebz
    @thestoebz 7 месяцев назад

    I’ve run some of my best races and workouts in adidas shoes. Up there with Saucony which are my overall favorite. I wanna try these, but I can’t justify $500 for one race haha.

  • @enricodipietrofilmmaker
    @enricodipietrofilmmaker 9 месяцев назад

    😮You have these!
    At this point I also know you already have Nike Alphafly 3 too. 😏

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I will likely be the last to pick one up. Nike does not send me anything.

  • @RunLikeHeller
    @RunLikeHeller 9 месяцев назад

    “Logo of a very fancy podiatrist” is the most accurate description

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      I feel like if I went to a podiatrist and that was the logo, I would feel very confident that I was in the right place

  • @jazgrc692
    @jazgrc692 9 месяцев назад

    Hey! I remember Thomas from BITR saying the Vaporfly 3 comes to mind when running w the Pro Evo, and that it’s not a far away experience between the two. What are your thoughts on this?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I have not run in the vaporfly 3

  • @Drew.Whitcomb
    @Drew.Whitcomb 9 месяцев назад

    I'm definitely wearing my pair at TRE

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Careful, they may tell you that you have to take them off due to embargo

  • @tgarcia615
    @tgarcia615 9 месяцев назад +2

    First from the Philippines idol ,, what's up 😊

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      yo!

    • @tgarcia615
      @tgarcia615 9 месяцев назад

      Take care Brother,, See you in the Next one 😀

  • @runfrankfurt
    @runfrankfurt 9 месяцев назад

    If the midsole feels anything like the Takumi Sen with a bit more cushion, then I am not too excited. While it feels ok, it does not give me any real benefit and does not excite me when running in it. My favourite racer is still the Alphafly V1 for anything 10k and above.
    The V2 was disappointing and now I am really looking forward to the V3 release in January.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +2

      it's not going to be for everyone

  • @nicktaylor8684
    @nicktaylor8684 9 месяцев назад +1

    TBF if you follow that concept car analogy, 500 shoes at $500 dollars is a return of $250000 for adidas. Do we think they are making a profit from this shoe? I don’t think so. It’s a technology demonstrator and I think that’s pretty cool.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      I agree

  • @michaelzeng77
    @michaelzeng77 9 месяцев назад +2

    Literally like racing tires. Super engineered, expensive, 1 race durability, peak performance.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +2

      That’s a good way to look at them, although I think that perhaps this shoe may be at a stage where the “tire” still doesn’t quite last enough laps to get from pit stop to pit stop

  • @weeklykillah
    @weeklykillah 9 месяцев назад

    For a heavier runner, would the shoe be more responsive and have a better energy return than for a lighter runner?
    also will you do a mens wr shoe analysis? :)

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      A1. I suspect no. While I do think there are some oobleck-like dynamics happening with the shoe, I feel like it is limited. I would still point my bigger taller friends to the Adios Pro or maybe even the Prime X
      A2. I don't have access to that shoe

  • @TheKobaltBlue
    @TheKobaltBlue 9 месяцев назад

    I love the look of the shoe. I would love to run in a pair, but certainly wouldn't cough up $500 for it. I would add a sock liner from another shoe. The added weight would be negligible, and it would probably make the shoe more comfortable. I hope the price of this concept shoe doesn't affect the pricing of shoes meant for the masses.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I thought the stitching of the upper to the midsole would be bothersome without the sock liner. I didn't notice it as an issue

  • @colinmcc8564
    @colinmcc8564 9 месяцев назад

    The shoe and related publicity to me, for someone who is using my next% (not latest version) Alphaflys as long as I can, has me checking for deals on some Adios Pro or Takumi Sens, and my opinion of their super shoes is now equal to Nike.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Both really great racing shoes

  • @star42
    @star42 9 месяцев назад

    Forget about the featherweight; you put a regular lightstrike pro midsole with continental outsole on this design, and I will buy them for sure.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I'm guessing there is a proto out there with just this setup. I wonder what the results were

  • @casual.runner
    @casual.runner 9 месяцев назад +1

    In the auto world, it would be odd if a concept car got so much hate. Between the Evo1 and prime x 2 strung, I'm really excited at what Adidas will translate into its mainstream offerings in the coming year.
    also more important things -> slightly disappointed no outsole taste review 🤣

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      I did that on the livestream.
      it somehow smells like nothing and tastes like nothing. strange. like noise cancellation technology is somehow emanating from the shoe, but instead of blocking noise, it blocks smell and taste

    • @casual.runner
      @casual.runner 9 месяцев назад

      @@kofuzi saw a repeat of the livestream. was peak youtube

  • @LFKY13
    @LFKY13 9 месяцев назад

    What exactly is it that lasts only 1 race in this shoe? Is it the outsole? (which would explain elites using a versions with continental rubber on it) or is it the foam that's extremely fragile and dies out? Or is it a mix of both? I hope the next Adios pro 4 is the "concept car" made into reality.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Foam, is my understanding

  • @rinotz7
    @rinotz7 9 месяцев назад

    Adidas showing you the love lately

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      it's a hot and cold relationship

  • @ramelleevis7041
    @ramelleevis7041 9 месяцев назад

    Do you think it will last for 2 half marathon? Do you think also the durability of the lightstrike pro will last over a long time?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      A1. that is what I am counting on.
      A2. I do not yet have enough information to answer this question. also, define long time.

    • @ramelleevis7041
      @ramelleevis7041 9 месяцев назад

      @kofuzi means after a half marathon then I keep the shoes for like 6 months to the next half marathon

  • @AndyJHahn
    @AndyJHahn 9 месяцев назад +1

    Isn't one of World Athletic's requirements for record eligible shoes is availability to the public? I could be remembering that wrong, but perhaps a big part of the release was specifically to make their pro-runners eligable for records while wearing this shoe.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +2

      the rule has been amended. to oversimplify: there is a prototype exemption

    • @AndyJHahn
      @AndyJHahn 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@kofuzi awesome, apparently I missed that!

  • @shinobie86
    @shinobie86 9 месяцев назад

    Do hope all of design & positive features is available in Adios Pro 4

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I'm so curious to see what does and doesn't trickle down

  • @Eirikkinserdal
    @Eirikkinserdal 9 месяцев назад +3

    They should come with an extra pair of shoes made with the same geometry but more resiliant materials for training so you can use this one time 😅

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      takumi sen

    • @Riders241
      @Riders241 9 месяцев назад

      You CAN use it one time

  • @CsabaTothMr
    @CsabaTothMr 9 месяцев назад

    I think it make sense that you got the more return at mile threshold efforts. That is closer to elite and pro runners' pace. It is at least partially designed for them.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      i was with you until you mentioned the word pace.
      i didn't even hit elite or even subelite marathoner's pace at my 5k effort
      the relevant word here is effort and the relevant inquiry is whether my mechanics become closer to an elite runner's marathon mechanics when i am at threshold
      we're splitting hairs here, maybe. like, maybe that's semantics. but to clarify, i don't anywhere near elite marathoner's paces.

    • @CsabaTothMr
      @CsabaTothMr 9 месяцев назад

      @@kofuzi I meant the same actually. I didn't think you pulled elite miles. In my area we have demo runs monthly with various shoe brands and I love to demo run shoes. When I manage to demo run a carbon / race shoe (rare occasion) what I usually look for is "I have to make the shoe run" vs "the shoe makes me run". When you have larger returns that's when you start to feel that the shoe kind of "runs you" vs "you run the shoe".

    • @CsabaTothMr
      @CsabaTothMr 9 месяцев назад

      And this largely depends on individual running styles and mechanics. The race show cover a large range and you have to find your best fit (for your target distance and style).

  • @gregoryf9299
    @gregoryf9299 9 месяцев назад

    I feel just about all racing shoes are just big brothers of the 2nd generation Nike Dualist, lol! I miss that shoe, it was my racer in HS!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      shoes have changed quite a bit since then

  • @VietBotPDX
    @VietBotPDX 9 месяцев назад +1

    imagine someone wearing this after one marathon and then the very next day they're mowing the lawn with the same shoe lol

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +3

      silly silly. you wouldn't mow the lawn with it. you would wear with with your Boston Marathon jacket to the expo of your next race for packet pickup

  • @PrimawanDwiNugroho
    @PrimawanDwiNugroho 9 месяцев назад

    Hey Kofuzi, try some Indonesian brand running shoes like Nineten and Ortuseight. They offer good quality and are incredibly affordable, costing almost nothing.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      Are they sold in the US?

  • @moyolenovo3914
    @moyolenovo3914 9 месяцев назад

    I'm choosing Atreyu Artist race model. They are almost identical.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      happy running!

  • @sharisamsudin
    @sharisamsudin 9 месяцев назад

    Lets go!!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      yo!

  • @tombriggs-hx2gm
    @tombriggs-hx2gm 9 месяцев назад +1

    Seems like great marketing so long as the masses don’t get the impression Adidas isn’t built to last. If I worked in marketing at eg Brooks I’d see this as a huge opportunity. Or a brand that leverages sustainability.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      oh, Brooks?
      that reminds me. there is only one other brand in running shoe history that has released a shoe to the public which has had less claimed durability than the Adios Evo 1.

  • @SamuelDuier
    @SamuelDuier 9 месяцев назад

    Yes for us a common people in the world $500 its way too expensive race shoe?!?? But for those those very rich parents giving that pair is easy 😅
    By the way love your adidas tshirt what size are you sir?
    & how much is that tshirt your wearing (gray) thank you sir

  • @alwaystmoza
    @alwaystmoza 9 месяцев назад

    Great review as always . Adidas made the shoes specifically for their pro runners and to make them legal in races the shoe needs to be available for consumers. They can't make it just for their elite runners to wear then shelf them away. There be no point as this will not be legal in races.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      Is there an exception to the 2020 rule amendment that permits prototypes that I am not aware of?

    • @alwaystmoza
      @alwaystmoza 9 месяцев назад

      @kofuzi I believe they can wear prototypes but can't win prize money or set records

  • @JoshL84
    @JoshL84 9 месяцев назад

    Have you decided what you would do with the shoe after you're done running in it?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      it will sit on a shelf, in between the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro and the Hoka Ten Nine

  • @wonkydonkey7899
    @wonkydonkey7899 9 месяцев назад

    Rumor has it that there will be another version coming out with continental rubber outsoles

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      it would make sense to me, but I'm glad that this first version had this very unique liquid rubber

  • @muhfarisyah
    @muhfarisyah 9 месяцев назад

    just got my adios pro 3 a while ago, then they released this.. I was like “damn 😅”

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      Don’t let the mere existence of something else prevent you from enjoying what is right in front you

  • @kcc8041
    @kcc8041 9 месяцев назад

    Could you make another review video after 100miles (if you are able to get 100miles with the shoes)? Thank you!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      I'll do a follow up after I ran the Houston Half in them

  • @bilgyno1
    @bilgyno1 9 месяцев назад +1

    A pair of shoes for one race... I think this is madness, and really shouldn't be the trend for mass scale production.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      it isn't

    • @bilgyno1
      @bilgyno1 9 месяцев назад

      @@kofuzi well in this day and age, before you know it... I imagine a slightly less performant shoe, for €300 or so. And enough aspiring middle aged men with fat wallets who think they can buy a shortcut to better PBs...

  • @dwb345
    @dwb345 6 дней назад

    I assume they made it because there is a rule specification for world marathons that a shoe used in a sanctioned race must be available for purchase by the public.

  • @drbikeshorts
    @drbikeshorts 9 месяцев назад

    Next up you should start reviewing supercars and super-yachts 😜

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      I have vertigo, so I get extremely motion sick (I'm miserable on a boat)
      but I'd love to review a supercar.
      powerrrrrrrrr!!!

  • @twest6857
    @twest6857 9 месяцев назад

    Is the shoe better than like the alfafly or the vaporfly?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад

      All of those are excellent shoes. After that, there’s a lot of preference involved. If you love alphafly 1, you probably wouldn’t like this one more. I haven’t tested the alphafly or vaporfly third versions, so I can’t commment in those.
      Fwiw, I’d prefer the Evo 1 to any alphafly or vaporfly that I’ve tested

    • @twest6857
      @twest6857 9 месяцев назад

      Do you think this is the best super shoe now on the market?

  • @Zecamilleo
    @Zecamilleo 9 месяцев назад

    My new daily trainer.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      you gonna enrage people

  • @jeffw654
    @jeffw654 9 месяцев назад

    Which race will you choose?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      houston half

  • @xnimmerx
    @xnimmerx 9 месяцев назад +1

    Adidas couldn't just keep it for their professionals as you said. For any marathon shoe to be legal, they have to be available for the general public to buy.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +2

      the rules have been amended from what you have stated. to oversimplify: there is a prototype exemption

  • @matthiassventoest6800
    @matthiassventoest6800 9 месяцев назад

    Super Takumi.. say no more.. if and when that shoe gets to $300 it’s it’s gonna be amazing

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Even though I am frequently flustered by brands with multiple marathon racers (ASICS with metaspeed sky and plus, Saucony with Endorphin Pro and Elite), I would not be mad if there were a whole sub-line of Takumi shoes. Takumi Sen for 5k/10k, Super Takumi for marathon. And maybe Takumi Spike?