Adidas Adios 1 - Anyone found a good replacement

The Adios Boost 2's are pretty good. Have you tried it yet?

I have tried both Adios 2 and Adios Boost 2 and I think they are pretty far away from Adios 1. The closest so far is the Adidas Takumi Ren shoes.

NB 1400

NB 1400 miht be worth trying. Read so much good stuff about that shoe.

Out of curiousity, what did you think was different between Adios 1 vs. 2? I find them to be remarkably similar. The 2 is a bit narrower, with what I consider a nicer upper, not much else was changed.

Takumi Sen is much lighter than either, and is more of a 5k shoe.

The 1400 is a decent replacement. The Hitogami from Mizuno has a much wider forefoot, but feels great. I wear my Hitogamis and Adios2 frequently and like both a lot.

themanontherun wrote:

Out of curiousity, what did you think was different between Adios 1 vs. 2? I find them to be remarkably similar. The 2 is a bit narrower, with what I consider a nicer upper, not much else was changed.

Takumi Sen is much lighter than either, and is more of a 5k shoe.

The 1400 is a decent replacement. The Hitogami from Mizuno has a much wider forefoot, but feels great. I wear my Hitogamis and Adios2 frequently and like both a lot.

The Adios 2 is eerily similar. The NB 1400 won't have that same responsive feel the adiPrene (+) cushioning has, it's definitely on the softer side but worth trying if you're looking for a replacement.

I'd check out the Nike Streak LT for that meshy but slightly wide toe box. I haven't tried it but I know Saucony also are on the responsive side so you could try the Grid Type A6.

Best of luck. It's unfortunate you don't love the Boost, it's really great stuff

There's not much else out there that is particularly similar anymore. Your best bet if you're not interested in the Adios Boost will probably be the Adizero Tempo 6. It;s basically a slightly more built up Adios.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/adidas_adizero_Tempo_6/descpageMRS-ATEM6M3.html

Another option would be the Nike Streak 5. It doesn't have the same rock-hard midsole foam as the Adios but is in the same class of well-cushioned marathon flat.

Adios 1 was the best flat I ever had. Can't find anything close to it. Adios Boost2 is too soft in the heel for me. Most flats are too soft. Currently in the Mizuno Hitogami. Average, but at least it's firm and fairly responsive.

Nike zoom streak 5 - New balance 1400v2 - Mitzuno wave hitogami. Very interesting!

I'm in the same boat, but with the adizero rocket. No shoe comes close. Its a shame shoe companies discontinue models for no real reason.

Does anyone remember the Adidas Rat Racers? That was my favorite performance shoe of all time. Please bring them back Adidas!

I would say that the 1600 is closer than the 1400. Neither are very close to the stiffness and pop of the original Adios so I don't know why they are even compared. I do use the 1600 as a substitute though. The boost is just priced too high to even try.

After another round in my Adidas Takumi Ren, I think I´ll buy another pair of them. Great shoe and the closest shoe so far to my retired Adio1.