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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Review & Sizing Guide

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Buy Adios Pro 3 at closeout pricing if you want a proven carbon marathon racer with strong durability — Pro 4 brought a sharp heel defect risk while Pro 3 ride is more uniform Think Adidas Evo SL/Adios Pro 3 but with less of a strong rebound on the compression; skip Pro 3 only if you specifically want the softer Pro 4 ride.

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Key facts

Use case
Marathon and HM racing — proven carbon racer with broad pace tolerance.
Ride
Lightstrike Pro midsole with EnergyRods plate; bouncy with strong rebound on compression.
Fit
Race-day snug; check Pro 4 fit reports as similar baseline.
Status
Prior-generation racer; widely available on closeout below Pro 4 pricing.
Use in rotation
Supernova Rise 3 reviewer ran Adios Pro 3 alongside Pro 4 in his racing rotation <ref id="c4">Adios Pro 3, 4</ref>.
Value
$130-180 on closeout; significantly cheaper than current Pro 4 retail.

Full breakdown

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 is the prior-generation flagship carbon racer that owners still rate higher than the Pro 4 in several respects — Lightstrike Pro foam, EnergyRods carbon plate, and a more uniform ride. A 512-mile Superblast 2 reviewer described the SB2 firmness as similar to Evo SL and Adios Pro 3 with less rebound on compression Think Adidas Evo SL/Adios Pro 3 but with less of a strong rebound on the compression. Buy it on closeout as a marathon racer with strong durability and a proven track record.

FAQ

Is Adios Pro 3 still worth buying with Pro 4 and Pro Evo 3 out?

Yes — on closeout pricing it is one of the best value race shoes available. The Sky Paris reviewer listed Adios Pro 3 alongside other past race shoes he ran in Previous race shoes: Cielo x1, Adios pro 3, Saucony pro 3, ASICS sky plus, and the Pro 4 reviewer who ran 2 marathons in Pro 4 explicitly compared favorably to the Pro 3 lineage the upper is super thin and light, with just enough structure to keep things locked in. Buy Pro 3 on closeout for a proven race shoe at significant savings.

Adios Pro 3 vs Adios Pro 4 — which one to buy?

Pro 3 if you want closeout value and a proven racer; Pro 4 if you specifically want the softer ride and pronounced rocker. The Pro 4 follow-up reviewer noted the Pro 4's heel counter defect — sharp plastic edge — that does not affect Pro 3 Pro 4 design of the heel counter. If you have not raced in either, Pro 3 is the safer buy.

How long does Adios Pro 3 last for racing and training?

200km+ pairs are typical without major foam fade. Long-time adidas racers regularly cite Pro 3 as a workout-and-race-day shoe, and the Pro 4 follow-up reviewer planned to start using Pro 4 for workouts after racing showed similar foam durability I plan to start on using them for workouts and getting a fresh pair for racing. Buy with confidence on Pro 3 lifespan; the Pro 3 should match or exceed Pro 4 foam life — choose Pro 3 as a workout-and-race-day shoe.

Where can I still find Adios Pro 3 on sale?

adidas.com, JackRabbit, RunningWarehouse, and SportsShoes regularly cycle Pro 3 closeouts. The Pro 4 holiday-code deal was $131 with HOLIDAY 40% off the Continental rubber patch up front really bites; Pro 3 deals run shallower but the absolute sale prices are similar. Wait for the Adios Pro 5 launch when Pro 3 sale pricing drops further — buy Pro 3 only on closeout discount, never at retail.