The MOST UNDERRATED Shoe Of 2025 | Adidas ADIOS 9 After 100 Miles - The FOD Runner

Intro

This is a quick summary of The MOST UNDERRATED Shoe Of 2025 | Adidas ADIOS 9 After 100 Miles from The FOD Runner. The video reviews the ADIOS 9 after 100 mi of use and shows how the author fits it into a 5 K speed block and a marathon‑base phase. Watch the full video for the complete story.

Key Points

• Low‑stack Light‑Strike Pro foam (≈27 mm heel, 20 mm forefoot) gives great ground‑contact feel, ideal for fast intervals and hill work.
• Works well for 200 m, 400 m, 600 m, 800 m repeats during a 5 K training block. These are foundational workouts for anyone Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time. The shoe is also excellent for threshold & hill sessions in marathon base training.
• The shoe holds up after 100 mi with no tears, solid lacing, and durable rubber outsole.
• Sizing tip: UK sizes run small; the creator cuts a small slit around the toe box and steps up a half size for a comfortable fit.
• Can comfortably run 9‑13 mi (up to half‑marathon) on concrete, trails, or mixed terrain, making it a versatile option for training runs and race day as you’re Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance.

Workout Example (adaptable)

This session is a great example of the high-intensity work where the ADIOS 9 shines. If you want a deeper dive into structuring these kinds of workouts, check out our guide on Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them.

Speed + Hill Day (≈1 hr total)

1. Warm‑up: 3 mi easy (≈1 % incline if possible) – keep it relaxed.
2. Hill Repeats: 20 × 30‑second uphill (≈5‑6 % grade) with jog back recovery. Use the ADIOS 9 for the uphill effort to feel the ground‑contact power.
3. Speed Intervals: 8 × 200 m (or 4 × 400 m) at 5 K race pace, full recovery between reps. Run on a flat surface; the shoe’s low stack lets you stay light and quick.
4. Cool‑down: 2 mi easy, focusing on good form. All distances are in miles; convert to km if you prefer (1 mi ≈ 1.6 km).

Practical Tips to Try Right Now

• Use the ADIOS 9 for any fast‑pace work (intervals, tempo, hill repeats) to benefit from the firm mid‑foot feel.
• If the toe box feels tight, snip a tiny slit as the creator does, or size up a half‑size and test with socks.
• Monitor stack‑height wear; when the foam starts to feel overly soft, rotate to a higher‑stack shoe for long‑run protection.
• For longer runs (10‑13 mi), start the shoe early in the week to let it break‑in gradually.

Closing Note

The ADIOS 9 proves that a low‑stack shoe can handle speed, hills, and even mid‑distance runs. Give it a spin in your next interval or hill session, and feel free to adjust the paces in the Pacing app to match your own training zones. Keep it in your rotation, and enjoy the extra ground‑contact power! 🚀

References

• The MOST UNDERRATED Shoe Of 2025 | Adidas ADIOS 9 After 100 Miles - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - ADIOS 9 Hills to Flats Power

• 12min @ 10'00''/mi
• 4 lots of:
  • 100m @ 5'00''/mi
• 6 lots of:
  • 45s @ 4'30''/mi
  • 45s rest
• 3min @ 10'00''/mi
• 5 lots of:
  • 400m @ 5'00''/mi
  • 1min 30s rest
• 12min @ 11'00''/mi

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