The biggest difference between the Pro 3 and the previous iterations is that this is a race-day shoe without a full-length carbon plate. Charlotte Heidmann, Adidas running senior product manager, says, 'We moved away from using the carbon plate in the Pro 3 and focused instead on using the energy rods.

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 That said, it's worth a mention because it is hands-down the best running shoe that Adidas has ever made. The Adios Pro Evo 1 weighs next to nothing, yet it packs all of the technology that Adidas can fit into one racing shoe, complete with a price to match.

I've logged more than 300 miles and, while they've passed the point where I'd want to run a marathon in them, I'd still feel as confident lacing them up for shorter distances like 5Ks and 10Ks as I did when they were new.