Our designers work with insights from some of the fastest professional runners in the world to continuously iterate and improve our Adizero racing shoes – an approach that has helped us to break many world records since Adizero was introduced. Overall, since 2020, the Adizero franchise has helped adidas athletes secure 117 victories at key running competitions, as well as shattering 12 world records - and we are still counting. Here are a few recent records we're particularly proud of...

• 2024: World Record at London Marathon, Peres Jepchirchir
• 2024: World Record at Valencia Half Marathon, Yomif Kejelcha
• 2023: World Record at Berlin Marathon, Tigist Assefa
• 2021: Gold at Tokyo Summer Games, Peres Jepchirchir.
• 2020: World Record at RUNCZECH Half Marathon, Peres Jepchirchir.
• 2022: 9 National Records, 1 European Record and 3 World Leads at Adizero Road to Records.

The Adizero Adios Pro series is designed for runners who aspire to win races and break records - whether it's a personal best or even a World Record. These high-performance shoes are optimised for fast-paced racing over the half and full marathon, with a combination of LIGHTSTRIKE PRO cushioning and ENERGYRODS to help runners to achieve their very best results. Lace up in the same shoes worn by elite athletes in competition, and chase your next goal.

Adizero entered the world with an ambition to build on the running legacy already established by the adidas family, and set a precedent in competitive world racing that would inspire athletes to run further and faster than ever before.

In 2008, Haile Gebrselassie introduced the world to Adios Pro 1, when he shattered his own world record to become the first person to break the 2:04hr barrier. Since that day, Adizero has helped some of the world’s best runners achieve many more world records – including in marathon and half marathon distances.

The Adizero range has been developed alongside the world’s fastest runners to continuously improve, and deliver elite performances. With the latest technology, Adizero helps every athlete set their sights higher and run after new records.

An updated structural system, ENERGY RODS 2.0 have been engineered to mirror the metatarsal bones of an athlete’s foot. Fine-tuned carbon-infused rods are designed to create a more anatomically-driven transition, by adding an extra layer of support and stability.

The goal behind this holistic system is to allow runners to run as fast as possible, by delivering dynamic flexibility and increased stiffness in the toe-off for a feeling of snappy responsiveness. This activates the larger muscles used in running, with the intention of enabling athletes to expend less energy with better results.

Found in our racing shoes, Adizero Adios Pro 3, Prime X 2 Strung and Takumi Sen 10, as well as our fast Boston 12 trainer, ENERGY RODS are designed to deliver elite racing performances."

When it comes to marathon shoes, every gram counts. That’s precisely why the new LIGHTSTRIKE PRO midsole is even lighter than the previous iteration. The revamped construction of this comfortable, super lightweight midsole features two layers of foam and resilient cushioning, designed to limit energy loss.

When used in combination with ENERGY RODS in our pinnacle running shoes, this new and improved foam composition has extra absorbent properties, designed to compress the exerted energy and return it back to the runner.

In our training models, this technology is engineered to support athletes’ muscles so they can recover even faster between races.

“I truly love everything about it and feel that adidas has made one of the best - if not the best - race day shoes on the market.” - Believe In The Run.

Since 2009, Believe In The Run has become an influential media brand focused on run culture, and is the essential stop for runners looking for the latest running shoe and gear reviews.

"adidas' new super shoes are as fast as they are stylish!" - Highsnobiety

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