Adidas Adizero Adios 8

Adidas · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 80/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 210 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7.6 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: Lightstrike 2.0
  • Official Retail MSRP: $290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (210 g) for effortless accelerations
  • Lightstrike 2.0 cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Standout lightweight build for its category (210 g)

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces
  • Fierce competition at this price point

Expert Review Sources

  • RunRepeat : 77.6 / 100 — « The Adizero Adios line may have fallen out of favor since its marathon record-breaking early days, but in our opinion, the Adios 8 is definitely a step in the right direction in bringing the series back into the good graces of performance runners. This shoe delivers an old-school, nimble ride that reminds us of simpler times before the proliferation of carbon-plated super shoes on the starting line. »
  • Runnea : 76.7 / 100 — « Built by Adidas around the Lightstrike 2.0 midsole, the Adizero Adios 8 impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $290. »
  • The Running Collective : 75.0 / 100 — « Across our race & marathon testing on road, the Adidas Adizero Adios 8 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (210 g, a 7.6 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $290. »

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