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Looking for a pair of adidas running shoes? Here are the top picks, tried and tested by our team of runners
Best for beginners: adidas Adizero EVO SL
adidas Adizero EVO SL technical details
- RRP: £130
- Drop: 6mm
- Stack: 36/30mm
- Weight: 188g
- Foam: Lightstrike Pro
- Special tech: Continental Rubber grip
What our tester said
“I first ran in these during my marathon taper on a 5k run through London. I was expecting my legs to feel heavy but I immediately had a spring in my step. The Lightstrike Pro midsole foam delivers a responsive and energetic ride, with excellent energy return but without being overly firm. I felt like I was gliding along.
“I’ve now run in them three times and have enjoyed them every time. They’re becoming part of my running shoe rotation and I would reach for them on both easy runs and slightly faster sessions. I definitely think they’re a good option if you want a shoe that can do a bit of everything. And at £130, offers excellent value for its performance.”
Want more? Here’s Laura’s full adidas Adizero EVO SL review.
Best for PBs: adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 technical details
- RRP: £220
- Weight: 172g
- Drop: 5 mm (heel 32 mm / 37 mm)
- Foam: Lightstrike Pro cushioning
- Special technology: Carbon-infused ENERGYRODS 2.0
What our tester said
“Under-foot I found the shoe super comfortable. The foam gave the perfect amount of plushness and energy return that I like. I do find that once I get over 10k, I can start to get a bit of big toe soreness in some carbon plated race shoes, but that hasn’t happened in this shoe yet.
“One thing that I found (and I’ve run in a lot of different carbon plated shoes) was that it felt quite easy to run in. Some shoes demand you full concentration but this one allowed me to just run. This may be because of its stack height which comes in a little lower than some other carbon racers. I’m really looking forward to racing in this shoe and will be choosing it for a spring half marathon I’m doing.”
Need more info? Read Laura’s full adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 review.
Best max cushioned shoe: adidas Supernova Prima
adidas Supernova Prima technical details
- RRP: £150
- Weight: 242g
- Drop: 7mm
- Stack height: 36 mm / 29 mm
- Sizes: UK 3.5-10.5
- Foam: DREAMSTRIKE+ super-foam
What our tester said
“I’ve been running in this shoe for a month now clocking up around 30 miles in total. The first run was a club run which saw me going a little quicker than my easy pace for five miles over road, path and a bit gritty trail. I found the shoe to be comfortable and smooth underfoot.
“The shoe features a support rod system to offer stability to overpronators. It also has a fairly wide base through the forefoot and heel to give an additional sense of stability to the shoe. I didn’t feel like the shoe was overly controlling of my stride, but it did feel nicely supportive in the upper and stable for landing.”
Want to read more? Check out Laura’s full adidas Supernova Prima review.
Best for speedy trail runs: adidas Terrex Agravic Speed
adidas Terrex Agravic Speed technical details
- RRP: £150
- Weight: 190g
- Drop: 8mm
- Special technology: Lightstrike Pro cushioning
- Eco-credentials: Contains a minimum of 20% recycled and renewable content
What our tester said
“I was really impressed with the trail shoe side of things. They had great traction, even over wet stones. The mesh lining meant that any moisture that made its way in quickly evaporated. And they are really lightweight, which is often not the case for shoes that offer this much grip.
“I also loved the laces. Clever ridges meant that they stayed put, even when caught by rogue brambles or branches. In fact, it took quite a lot of effort for me to get them undone at the end of my runs, which is truly a win!”
Need to know more? Read Kate’s full adidas Terrex Agravic Speed review.
Best elite racing shoe: adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 technical details
- Price: £450
- Weight: 138g (women’s size 5.5)
- Drop: 3 mm
- Stack height: Heel: 39 mm / Forefoot: 36 mm
- Sizes: 3–9.5
- Foam: Lightstrike Pro cushioning
- Special technology: Carbon fibre Energy Rods 2.0
What our tester said
“Immediately my pace was quicker than I intended. My one mile jog to the start of my intervals became my goal marathon pace without it feeling much effort at all. My legs turned over quickly below me and I felt like I was gliding along pretty easily.
“The Lightstrike Pro foam offers a snappy rebound, while the carbon EnergyRods keep transitions smooth and quick. The rocker geometry encourages you to roll effortlessly from midfoot to toe-off, helping maintain speed deep into longer races.”
Read more – check out Laura’s full adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 review.
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