You're a bit late....they were discontinued about 2 years ago
You're a bit late....they were discontinued about 2 years ago
I ran in only Adidas for 10 years. Went through 50+ pairs. But this constant switching of models - not just updates or redesigns, but totally scrapping them and changing their branding so you can't figure out what the straightforward upgrade is - just pis\sed me off too much. I'm on a combo of Mizuno (racing flats and long mileage trainers) and Nike (Free; for short-medium mileage and most speed work) now.
Wørd wrote:
I ran in only Adidas for 10 years. Went through 50+ pairs. But this constant switching of models - not just updates or redesigns, but totally scrapping them and changing their branding so you can't figure out what the straightforward upgrade is - just pissed me off too much. I'm on a combo of Mizuno (racing flats and long mileage trainers) and Nike (Free; for short-medium mileage and most speed work) now.
To be fair, adidas has only really completely "scrapped" a couple models in the past 7 or 8 years (the PR being the biggest that comes to mind). Most of what you think is scrapping is just updating the lineage while using a different name for the successor model (Control > Sequence) (Cushion > Ride) (RC > Rocket > Pro > Hagio) (CS > Adios)
Tempo, Marathon 10, Mana, Ace, Boston and a few others have been around for a while.
I'll agree that Adidas makes things more difficult than some of the other manufacturers by not simply keeping the same model names and just updating the model sequence number.
I switched from the Adizero Pro to the Saucony Type A5. It's been fine; not the same, to be sure, but not awful by any means.
the replacement is the Hagio. They feel pretty similar.
Virginia Runner wrote:
the replacement is the Hagio. They feel pretty similar.
This. But they my be stoping the Hagio also? Seems most places have limited stock.
Adizero PR was the best flat I ever ran in. New Balance RC 150 was a very close 2nd. All flats today don't come close to those 2. Very disappointing.
Virginia Runner wrote:
the replacement is the Hagio. They feel pretty similar.
I've used both but find the Hagio has a different feel to the pro. The Pro was stiffer underfoot and the fit was more snug for the same sized shoes.
I actually preferred the feel of the Pro. The Hagio I find a bit loose and sloppy. Probably in part a fit issue too.
My favorite Adidas shoe is the Adios 2 -- and I'm hoping they don't discontinue it for the Adios Boost, which is more expensive, although I haven;t tried them yet.
I actually find the Adios 2 feels closer to the Pro than the Hagio, even with the difference in heel lift.
The midsole and outsole of the Haggio are similar to the Pro. However the upper is very different and I found the heel fit of the Haggio to be really bad and I felt as if I was going to lose the shoe on every stride especially when running uphill. The Pro had a harder heel counter which seemed to grip my heel better.
The Adios has potential but is a bit too heavy for my liking and the midsole feels really stiff and hard to run in.
I think the only option for the OP is to look at the Takumi Sen which looks like an Adizero Pro but is also way more expensive.
I have a pair of size 11.5 that have never Ben taken out of the box if anyone is interested in them.
Perhaps some facts to help you sort out some points:
- adizero Hagio has same midsole as Pro
- You might consider the adizero Takumi Sen as your replacement
- Adios 2 will go away mid way through 2014 (adios boost is the direction)
- Every market does not always bring in all the global models developed out of Germany.
George
Try the Mizuno Ekiden
The guy above me has it right. I loved Adizero Pro, it was my first road racing shoe and fit my foot like a glove. However, times changed and I found the Ekiden from Mizuno. That thing is almost the exact same, but better. Give it a shot.
George - I just sent you an email. I hope you see it.
It's a mistake to phase out the Adios 2. Boost is a good technology for runners who like a soft trainer. But runners who like a soft trainer left adidas for Asics/Brooks/Saucony long ago. The customers you currently have are those who like firm and responsive shoes. Don't abandon them by moving to the soft, non-responsive technology in the shoes you currently make.
Kipsang and your other elites are continuing to run in the Adios 2, not the boost, for a reason. Because a racing shoe shouldn't feel like a marshmallow.
Don't discontinue the Adios 2.
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Adizero PR was the best flat I ever ran in. New Balance RC 150 was a very close 2nd. All flats today don't come close to those 2. Very disappointing.
3 shoes I wish I had bought more of when I had the chance:
Adizero PR (I check ebay at least once a week hoping one pops up in my size)
Asics Hyperspeed 3/4.
Original Adios (I bought 6 pairs when they went on clearance)
The Adios 2 is alright, similar enough to the original, but I don't like it as much.
Right on Brother! There is a reason. The elites want a firmer, responsive shoe. Not a marshmallow. Interesting that the Adidas elites are continuing to use the Adios 2 because I've noticed the Nike elites continuing to use the Zoom Streak 3 vs the newer Streak 4. The Streak 3 is firmer. The Streak 4 is a dang marshmallow. I don't understand what some of these running companies are thinking.
How many elites buy shoes compared compared to the masses?
You realize the hard core runner is in the smallest minority and the product you speak of is about 1%-3% of stores total sales.
What do your 3:45+ marathoners want to wear? A super soft, protective but light shoe.
Interlocutor - I believe you saw my email response. As I explained, the adios boost is *not* the same set up as the Energy boost. I would encourage you to try the adios boost. I believe you will see that forefoot will have a similar feel to Adios 2, yet with the added propulsion properties of boost
As for the rest of you, it is not true that "adidas elites" are not using adios boost in races. Kipsang wore in London as one of our first athletes; Kimetto won Tokyo in a pair. If you try adios boost and still report a marshmellow feel then I would be surprised.
Enjoy the marathon!
Inerlocutor, Adidoodle, Prerunner, et al -
As you probably already know, adidas athletes went 1-2-3 this morning in Chicago, all wearing adios boost. Kimetto also wore a pair for Tokyo earlier in the year where he also broke the course record. Along with Kipsang, he was one of the athletes we worked with to get it right!
Some of you have expressed some concern and opinions about why "adidas elites" have been choosing to wear Adios 2 over adios boost. I hope this puts to rest this notion. Here are some additional facts in case you want them:
- We just officially launched adios boost on September 1
- All the athletes who we have worked with have expressed extremely positive experiences with adios boost.
Whatever your feelings about boost, I think you will all agree that today was a great day for distance running!
adidas product team wrote:
Kipsang wore in London as one of our first athletes
But wasn't that the only time he wore it?