Is this Adidas' next record-breaking running shoe? - inkl
With new technology and stiff competition, Adidas’ latest racing shoe aims to leave rivals in the dust
www.inkl.comHere’s the latest on Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 as of April 2026.
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Release and positioning: Adidas unveiled the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 as its lightest and most advanced racing shoe to date, aiming to push racing performance at the elite level. The model is highlighted as sub-100 grams in lightweight sizing and is presented as a culmination of years of road-racing research [source coverage from April 22–23, 2026].[1][2][3]
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Key tech highlights: The Evo 3 features a next-generation Lightstrike Pro Evo foam with a redesigned carbon-propulsion system branded as ENERGYRIM, described as a carbon ring around the midsole that integrates with the foam for improved energy return and propulsion. Adidas claims a notable reduction in weight (nearly 50% lighter than previous iterations) and an estimated running-economy improvement around 1.6% in race conditions. A new outsole concept using Continental rubber aims to improve wet-conditions grip.[2][3][1]
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Availability and rollout: The shoe was introduced with a highly limited early-release, with a broader release planned for the autumn marathon window, following debut events around major cities (including London). Limited early-access sign-ups began around April 23, 2026, with wider availability anticipated later in the year.[3][2]
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Public reception and early impressions: Early first-run content and reviews describe the Evo 3 as the lightest carbon racer Adidas has produced, with testers noting the rigidity and energy return of the Energy Rim and the upgraded outsole traction. Some outlets frame it as a potential disruptor in elite marathon racing, though affordability and durability remain talking points in early commentary.[1][3]
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- What to expect in races: Expect a near-100g footprint for a men’s size 9–9.5 variant, a 39mm heel stack and 36mm forefoot stack with a reduced drop, and a pronounced emphasis on energy return during long-distance events. Real-world wear tests emphasize how the Energy Rim works with the foam to deliver a responsive feel across long efforts.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed specs (exact weights by size, price points, and regional release dates) or summarize independent running-press reviews from the first wave of testers. I can also help compare Evo 3 to Evo 2 and Evo 1 in a quick spec table.[2][1][3]