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April 28, 2026

I tried the first sub-two-hour marathon shoes. Could they help get my running back on track?

Two world records were broken in the Adidas super shoes last weekend and the public can soon get their hands on a limited release. Our writer took a pair for a spin

I tried the first sub-two-hour marathon shoes. Could they help get my running back on track?

TL;DR

  • The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is marketed as "humanity's fastest shoe," weighing only 99g.
  • Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa wore these shoes when breaking marathon records.
  • The shoes feature a lightweight, translucent upper inspired by kitesurfing sails and a "super foam" base.
  • Priced at £450, these shoes have faced criticism for potential limited longevity, being considered "one-marathon" shoes.
  • Despite their advanced technology, the writer experienced a modest improvement in their 5km time, noting that the shoes couldn't compensate for a lack of recent exercise.

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