The FOD RunnerVideo · Mar 21, 2026INFERRED
An absolute banger and cream of the crop, the Adidas Adios 9 is the most underrated shoe of 2025 with excellent performance and durability.
Adidas
Adizero Adios 9
Super trainer · Neutral · 210 g · 7 mm drop · MSRP $152.4
$95.7 at Endurance Store US$152.437% off today
Critic consensus
from 7 reviewsThe Adidas Adizero Adios 9 is praised as a remarkably lightweight, low-stack shoe that pairs soft super foam with excellent ground feel and traction. Its minimal platform can feel punishing over long distances, and the laces feel cheap, but it excels at speed workouts and short races. It best suits runners seeking a nimble, plate-free racer or interval trainer.
Reviewers agree
Extremely lightweight construction5/7
Strong ground feel and natural proprioception5/7
Outstanding outsole grip and durability5/7
Laces feel cheap and flimsy4/7
Reviewers disagree
Protection for distances beyond 10k2 vs 3
What reviewers use it for
Tempo7 of 7
Race4 of 7
Easy2 of 7
Long run1 of 7
A shoe earns a tag as soon as one reviewer recommends it for that kind of run; the count shows how many agree. Mentions include synonyms, so “recovery”, “zone 2” and “conversational” all count toward Easy.
Critic reviews
7 reviews · 7 scores inferredSagasu RunningVideo · Mar 21, 2026INFERRED
The Adizero Adios 9 is a brilliant shoe that successfully modernizes the traditional race flat experience.
Ben ParkesVideo · Mar 21, 2026INFERRED
It's a really great shoe that offers an excellent package for its intended niche, being the best option on the market for those who desire its characteristics.
EDDBUDVideo · Mar 21, 2026INFERRED
The Adios 9 is a highly underrated, versatile, and high-performing shoe that offers great value, particularly in the UK.
jogoncragoVideo · Mar 21, 2026INFERRED
A breath of fresh air in a market dominated by high-stacked super shoes, offering a fun, simple, and nimble running experience.
Road To TrailVideo · Mar 21, 2026INFERRED
A pretty amazing shoe, but it is now a niche product and too minimal for frequent use unless you specifically prefer and can handle low-stack shoes.
TempoWatch review
MidLife RunnerVideo · Mar 21, 2026INFERRED
While not a bad shoe, you're not missing out if you can't get the Adidas Adios 9, as it is ever so slightly amiss due to its softness.
TempoWatch review