this brand new trainer was unveiled only a few days ago and it has already become of part of marathon running history.
The new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 made its debut this week and within hours it was on the feet of Sebastian Sawe as he delivered a historic 1:59:30 performance at the London Marathon.
Weighing in at just 97 grams, the Pro Evo 3 is the lightest racing shoe Adidas has ever designed. It has been crafted to push the limits of human performance at the marathon distance, and on the feet of Sawe, it did not take long to prove the point.
Sawe’s ran in a controlled, efficient and gutsy manner throughout the entire distance of the race. Wearing the Pro Evo 3, adidas have now directly tied themselves to one of the most significant performances in marathon history.
What Makes the Pro Evo 3 Different?
The shoe is a complete redesign built on a simple goal: go lighter without sacrificing performance.
Key upgrades include:
Next generation Lightstrike Pro Evo foam
Adidas’ lightest and most responsive foam to date, delivering major weight reduction while maintaining energy return and cushioning across the full marathon.
ENERGYRIM carbon system
A reworked carbon structure replaces previous rod based designs and integrates directly into the midsole to improve stiffness, propulsion and efficiency.
Sub 100 gram construction
At under 100 grams, this is a different category of race day shoe built for marginal gains at the highest level.
39mm stack height
Maximising cushioning and energy return without compromising speed.
Ultra minimal upper
Inspired by kitesurfing materials, stripped back to deliver support with minimal weight.
Refined outsole
Strategic Continental rubber placement provides grip at high speeds without adding unnecessary mass.
Three Years of Development for an Immediate Impact
The Pro Evo 3 shoe is the result of more than three years of development, and has been tested across elite environments from high altitude camps in Kenya and Ethiopia, to lab work and development in Germany.
The goal was the design team was clear. They wanted to create a racing shoe that weighed less than 100 gram, and would augment the performance of one of the most elite runners on the planet.
The Adizero line itself has already dominated road racing in recent years, with hundreds of elite wins and multiple world records.
Sawe’s
Below are his splits for average pace per kilometer over the race. A single sub-3 kilometer is out of reach for all but a tiny minority of runners and he maintained that for an entire marathon. Even more impressive, he was getting faster as the race went on:
- 42km: 02:40
- 5km: 02:51
- 10km: 02:53
- 15km: 02:55
- 20km: 02:51
- Half: 02:52
- 25km: 02:53
- 30km: 02:53
- 35km: 02:47
- 40km: 02:45
Availability
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 will launch in highly limited numbers, with a wider release expected later in the year. Retail price is set at 500 dollars or 500 euros.
