Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 vs Adidas Adizero Prime X3 Strung

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2022

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 10Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Outstanding marathon cushioning
Stable for a super shoe
Excellent energy return
Midfoot fit issues
Loose heel hold
Less agile at short distances

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop6.5 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight220 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite marathon racer with plush cushioning, rare stability, and top-tier energy return for long distances.

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$225$209$191$156$139

Unjustified

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 7Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Maximal bounce and energy return
Stable for a high-stack shoe
Durable outsole and midsole
Stiff forefoot limits flexibility
Heavy for racing
Low toebox height

Specs

Best for4:30–6:30 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack48 mm heel / 41 mm forefoot
Weight286–310 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

A maximalist, high-stack super trainer with elite bounce and stability for long, energetic runs.