Every Adidas Shoe Ranked from Fastest to Slowest
Whether you are looking for a fast and nimble racing shoe, a workhorse daily training shoe, or a max stack shoe for those slow relaxed miles, we will help you find the Adidas running shoe that suits your needs. Find out where the Adios Pro 4, Prime X 3 Strung, Evo SL, Supernova Rise 3, and more landed on our list of fastest to slowest Adidas shoes.
We went through the Adidas lineup and ranked each release across three categories: race day and speed trainers, versatile daily trainers, and relaxed daily trainers. From the Pro Evo 2 to the Adistar 4, here’s how we stacked the lineup.
Race Shoes and Speed Trainers:
1. Adios Pro Evo 2
A $500 pinnacle racer designed to be the ultimate marathon shoe. Offers a lightweight, firm and highly-cushioned ride.
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
2. Adios Pro 4
Adidas’ flagship race shoe for the masses. Has a soft, squishy, underfoot feel and an aggressive rocker, that rewards a mid-forefoot strike.
Adidas Adios Pro 4
Adidas Adios Pro 4
3. Takumi Sen 11
A short distance racer featuring a 32mm stack of 100% Lightstrike Pro and Adidas’ signature carbon fiber rods. Not as fast as low-stack racers from other brands (Nike Streakfly 2).
Adidas Takumi Sen 11
4. Boston 13
A quick, versatile speed training shoe with a top layer of race foam and carbon rods for added snap. Offers a no-nonsense, but highly efficient, ride.
Adidas Boston 13
5. Adios 9
The Adios 9 is a low-stack, minimal speed trainer optimized for ground feel and responsiveness. Ideal for track-style interval training.
6. Prime X 3 Strung
A max stack behemoth designed for speedy long runs. Offers 50+mm of stack and dual carbon fiber elements (rods + a plate).
Adidas Prime X 3 Strung
Versatile Daily Trainers
7. Evo SL
A highly-popular uptempo daily trainer with the same Lightstrike Pro formulation as the iconic Adios Pro 3. Offers a versatile, bouncy ride, a lightweight construction, and a race-tuned geometry that’s great for Zone 3 miles.
Adidas Adizero Evo SL Woven
8. Adizero SL2
An affordable workhorse daily trainer with a slab of race foam inside an EVA carrier. Delivers a flexible, highly versatile ride that can do a bit of everything.
Adidas Adizero SL2
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9. Supernova Rise 3
A bouncy everyday training shoe with a smooth, comfortable PEBA midsole.
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
10. Ultraboost 5X
The Ultraboost 5X is a balanced daily trainer that features Adidas’ legendary Boost foam, a versatile, ultra-durable beaded TPU compound.
Relaxed Daily Trainers
11. Supernova Prima 2
A cushioned, stable everyday running shoe designed for comfort and versatility. Features PEBA inside an EVA carrier.
Adidas Supernova Prima 2
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12. Adistar 4
A soft-leaning daily trainer built for relaxed miles. Offers a smooth, slightly plush ride with a gentle rocker and solid upper comfort, though fit and foam consistency can be hit-or-miss.
Adidas Adistar 4
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