Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 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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Komentáře • 477

  • @Zak_Meents
    @Zak_Meents Před 7 měsíci +82

    $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  Před 7 měsíci +11

      Adidas can do simple designs really well

    • @gregoryf9299
      @gregoryf9299 Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @gpersonaltrainer
      @gpersonaltrainer Před 7 měsíci

      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 Před 7 měsíci

      its a steal actually @@gpersonaltrainer

  • @that_which_is_not
    @that_which_is_not Před 7 měsíci +43

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

  • @PeterChee
    @PeterChee Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @PeterChee
      @PeterChee Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +2

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

  • @andreasmaher8749
    @andreasmaher8749 Před 7 měsíci +25

    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  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @potblack7951
    @potblack7951 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      thanks for watching!

  • @massi888
    @massi888 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you 🙏

  • @CannabisTechLife
    @CannabisTechLife Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @nijboerlars
    @nijboerlars Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @centipede9292
    @centipede9292 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @vincentaurelius2390
    @vincentaurelius2390 Před 7 měsíci +6

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +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.

  • @dale.gallaza
    @dale.gallaza Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @Laver1969
    @Laver1969 Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent review! You answered all of my questions. 👍

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      thank you for that feedback!

  • @paultimothyL
    @paultimothyL Před 7 měsíci

    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 😁👍

  • @McFearless80
    @McFearless80 Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @mikelesage7133
    @mikelesage7133 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Appreciate your reviews brother 👊🏼

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you 🙏

  • @JohnBirtchetSharpe
    @JohnBirtchetSharpe Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +8

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

  • @ocexpat
    @ocexpat Před 7 měsíci +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 🍰

  • @laurainthehaute918
    @laurainthehaute918 Před 7 měsíci +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!

  • @mortenfogh7228
    @mortenfogh7228 Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci

      Future price tags

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @yohankusuma5510
    @yohankusuma5510 Před 7 měsíci +75

    Ngl it looks fire

    • @davidrosenthal5795
      @davidrosenthal5795 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Nah looks basic

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +28

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

    • @djj2564
      @djj2564 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @samwell7640
      @samwell7640 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Cllleeeeeaannn 🧽

    • @milktea2422
      @milktea2422 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @rogergill8525
    @rogergill8525 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @rc51bigdaddy
    @rc51bigdaddy Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci

      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

  • @tieloo8842
    @tieloo8842 Před 7 měsíci +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! 🤣

  • @PabloPerez-nd7se
    @PabloPerez-nd7se Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks Mike, this is an excellent review.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      thank you 🙏

  • @nefitru
    @nefitru Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      congratulations on your first marathon!

  • @MrJoeBangkok
    @MrJoeBangkok Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      thanks for watching!

  • @mfcc1084
    @mfcc1084 Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +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.

  • @Curatellobello
    @Curatellobello Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the video!
    Cheers from Amsterdam

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      thanks for watching!

  • @dwarmour
    @dwarmour Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +4

      I believe that rule has been amended back in 2020

    • @dwarmour
      @dwarmour Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @josephcarter8291
    @josephcarter8291 Před 7 měsíci

    Great review and analysis.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      thank you 🙏

  • @jollyroger1009
    @jollyroger1009 Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci

      definitely true

  • @ksteege
    @ksteege Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      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.

  • @stuarthys9879
    @stuarthys9879 Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +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

  • @erikvaage576
    @erikvaage576 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Their innovation lab is quite an interesting place

  • @peterrosenblad8266
    @peterrosenblad8266 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That's crazy light for a show like this.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

      it feels like a toy when you pick it up

  • @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      the Adidas booth should be interesting this year

  • @joshuahubbard_
    @joshuahubbard_ Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci +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

  • @melvintolentino4577
    @melvintolentino4577 Před 5 měsíci

    good review, you show us ur runs with these shoes

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 5 měsíci

      it is the essence of the channel

  • @yjz98
    @yjz98 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      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

  • @pbnotj1
    @pbnotj1 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @JS-Treadmill-Running
    @JS-Treadmill-Running Před 7 měsíci

    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🏞️🏜️🌲🌳🌴❤️

  • @RunLiveSG
    @RunLiveSG Před 7 měsíci +8

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +5

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

    • @RunLiveSG
      @RunLiveSG Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @jjlee424
    @jjlee424 Před 7 měsíci

    Great one bro

  • @Simo.PT.
    @Simo.PT. Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +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

  • @chrisbates8943
    @chrisbates8943 Před 7 měsíci

    Brilliant video.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      thanks so much!

  • @TheMors1975
    @TheMors1975 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @LyJoyRuns
    @LyJoyRuns Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      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

  • @jazgrc692
    @jazgrc692 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      I have not run in the vaporfly 3

  • @armandsant1143
    @armandsant1143 Před 25 dny

    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.

  • @jordans1712
    @jordans1712 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @Rainjrops
    @Rainjrops Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @Stentordoc
    @Stentordoc Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +7

      That's it

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +5

      Adidas knows what it's doing

  •  Před 7 měsíci

    thank you for the vidéo good job

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for watching

  • @tgarcia615
    @tgarcia615 Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

      yo!

    • @tgarcia615
      @tgarcia615 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @vincentlangel8555
    @vincentlangel8555 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @ChristosSerranoThoma
    @ChristosSerranoThoma Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @john2062
    @john2062 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      news you can use

  • @enricodipietrofilmmaker
    @enricodipietrofilmmaker Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @luisdelpozo9674
    @luisdelpozo9674 Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +1

      and with the huge price tag

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @Drew.Whitcomb
    @Drew.Whitcomb Před 7 měsíci

    I'm definitely wearing my pair at TRE

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @rinotz7
    @rinotz7 Před 7 měsíci

    Adidas showing you the love lately

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

      it's a hot and cold relationship

  • @shinobie86
    @shinobie86 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @_stition9777
    @_stition9777 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for the tip!

  • @RunLikeHeller
    @RunLikeHeller Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +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

  • @therunophil
    @therunophil Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +2

      pretty sure that they are losing money on each sale

  • @michaelzeng77
    @michaelzeng77 Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +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

  • @MainUkraine
    @MainUkraine Před 6 měsíci +1

    If a concept car sits in a showroom then nobody would know if it cant actually drive. It could just be art and no more. This isnt just a concept shoe, this is the epitomy of human engineering into a running shoe.

  • @weeklykillah
    @weeklykillah Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      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

  • @ramelleevis7041
    @ramelleevis7041 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      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 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @star42
    @star42 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      or maybe liquid rubber

  • @thestoebz
    @thestoebz Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @sharisamsudin
    @sharisamsudin Před 7 měsíci

    Lets go!!!

  • @CsabaTothMr
    @CsabaTothMr Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci

      @@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 Před 7 měsíci

      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).

  • @LFKY13
    @LFKY13 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Foam, is my understanding

  • @colinmcc8564
    @colinmcc8564 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Both really great racing shoes

  • @TheKobaltBlue
    @TheKobaltBlue Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      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

  • @runfrankfurt
    @runfrankfurt Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci +2

      it's not going to be for everyone

  • @wonkydonkey7899
    @wonkydonkey7899 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @casual.runner
    @casual.runner Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @tombriggs-hx2gm
    @tombriggs-hx2gm Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +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.

  • @matthiassventoest6800
    @matthiassventoest6800 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +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?

  • @AndyJHahn
    @AndyJHahn Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @AndyJHahn
      @AndyJHahn Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@kofuzi awesome, apparently I missed that!

  • @bilgyno1
    @bilgyno1 Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci

      it isn't

    • @bilgyno1
      @bilgyno1 Před 7 měsíci

      @@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...

  • @alwaystmoza
    @alwaystmoza Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @alwaystmoza
      @alwaystmoza Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @nicktaylor8684
    @nicktaylor8684 Před 7 měsíci +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.

  • @Eirikkinserdal
    @Eirikkinserdal Před 7 měsíci +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 😅

  • @kennychia7277
    @kennychia7277 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi Micahel. Base on your tests how long or far can the shoe last before it goes flat? Only one marathon race?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      I cannot answer based on my tests. I have not run enough miles in the shoe yet

  • @xnimmerx
    @xnimmerx Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +2

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

  • @Zecamilleo
    @Zecamilleo Před 7 měsíci

    My new daily trainer.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      you gonna enrage people

  • @JoshL84
    @JoshL84 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @moyolenovo3914
    @moyolenovo3914 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      happy running!

  • @muhfarisyah
    @muhfarisyah Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @gregoryf9299
    @gregoryf9299 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 7 měsíci

      shoes have changed quite a bit since then

  • @twest6857
    @twest6857 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      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 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @kcc8041
    @kcc8041 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @drbikeshorts
    @drbikeshorts Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @VietBotPDX
    @VietBotPDX Před 7 měsíci +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  Před 7 měsíci +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

  • @dennisputz
    @dennisputz Před 7 měsíci

    for me this is a shoe build for the olympics and a prototype to test future technologie.
    At the end it is a shoe build for pros. And because olympia requires a shoe that is buyable they sell it to customers.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      unless there has been a superceding amendment, prototypes have been permitted since 2020

  • @Matt-cp9wh
    @Matt-cp9wh Před 7 měsíci

    pretty sure the shoe is fire to run in