adidas Adizero Adios Pro EVO 3 Drops Under 100 Grams
adidas has engineered the Adizero Adios Pro EVO 3 to weigh just 97 grams in a men's size 9—a first for the brand and a statement of intent in the elite marathon category. Armed with next-gen Lightstrike Pro Evo foam and a carbon-integrated ENERGYRIM system, the shoe delivers 30% weight reduction and measurable performance gains over its predecessor.
By Jordan Ellis
The achievement carries real weight. For years, adidas has dominated the marathon circuit—six World Marathon Major victories, three world records, and an Olympic record on the resume. That dominance created an expectation that each generation would push further. With the Adizero Adios Pro EVO 3, the brand has crossed a threshold it set for itself: a race-day super shoe beneath the 100-gram ceiling.
The design philosophy centered on radical subtraction without compromise. Lightstrike Pro Evo foam, adidas's latest cushioning compound, sheds nearly half the weight of previous iterations while maintaining responsiveness. This is paired with ENERGYRIM, a carbon-fiber-integrated structure that consolidates foam volume and provides the stiffness necessary for propulsive efficiency.
The numbers speak for themselves: 30% lighter than the EVO 2, 11% improvement in forefoot energy return, and a 1.6% boost in running economy. The shoe sits at 39mm heel and 36mm forefoot stack height with a 3mm drop—geometry refined through iterations tested in labs, wind tunnels, and high-altitude camps across Kenya and Ethiopia.
Release Details
The Adizero Adios Pro EVO 3 will arrive in severely limited supply. Retail sits at $500, unchanged from previous generations—a price point reflective of the super shoe segment's current positioning. The shoe launches April 27 through adidas directly and select specialty running retailers. Given the ultra-narrow production window and appeal to serious competitive runners, expect scarcity to define the release.
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Release Info
Model: adidas Adizero Adios Pro EVO 3
SKU: KH7678
Weight: 97g (Men's US 9)
Stack Height: 39mm/36mm (heel/forefoot)
Drop: 3mm
Retail Price: $500
Release Date: April 27, 2026
Where to Buy: adidas.com (app exclusive), select specialty running retailers
Availability: Super limited
