Adidas’ £450 ‘supershoes’ are making waves in the running world after being worn by Sabastian Sawe when he achieved a historic feat.

Breaking the Two-Hour Barrier

The recent London Marathon saw Sabastian Sawe become the first person to run a competitive marathon in under two hours, finishing with an incredible time of 1:59:30. This achievement has been largely attributed to the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes he wore during the race.

Testing the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3

A reporter recently tested the groundbreaking Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes to assess their impact on performance. The reporter, a regular runner with a recent marathon time of 3:13 and a 5km personal best of 16:30, undertook a progressive 5km run around Victoria Park.

Lightweight Design and Innovative Technology

Weighing only 97g – lighter than a Mars bar – the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 immediately impressed with its supportive yet ‘weightless’ upper, inspired by kitesurfing sails. The shoes feature next-gen LIGHTSTRIKE PRO EVO foam for exceptional cushioning and energy return.

A key innovation is the ‘energy rim’ – a carbon fibre-infused element that replaces the traditional carbon plate, resulting in a lighter and equally propulsive shoe.

Impressive Results

The reporter quickly exceeded expectations, completing the first kilometre in 3:59 and accelerating throughout the run. Kilometres were clocked in 3:41, then even faster, culminating in a final kilometre of 3:24.

The total time for the 5km run was 18:33 – a new personal best for the reporter. They believe a full-effort run from the start could have resulted in a sub-18-minute time.

A Worthwhile Investment?

The experience highlighted the significant difference between these high-end shoes and more affordable options, such as the £39.99 Lidl Crivit CarbonLite 1.0 trainers tested previously. Despite the £450 price tag, the reporter concludes that the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes are a worthwhile investment for serious runners aiming to achieve personal bests.