Let us illustrate with specific examples. The problem with adidas is that it picks a narrow niche and then saturates it with several me-too products. Neutral trainers are conscpicuous by their absence, as models like the adidas Ultraboost and Solarglide fare poorly when compared to the Nike Pegasus 39, Saucony Ride 15, or the Brooks Ghost 15.Įven the Mizuno Wave Rider 26 will run rings around the adidas Solarglide, so that’s saying something. In 2023, only the racing assortment (Adizero line-up) is adidas’s strongest suit. There were capable everyday trainers, speed running shoes, and rugged trail running footwear. Whatever happened to adidas? There was a time when the brand had a strong and diverse assortment of running shoes.

Best for fast trail runs: adidas Terrex Speed Ultra Best budget trail runner: adidas Terrex Trail Rider Best for everyday trail runs: adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2 Best for tempo runs: adidas adizero Boston 11 Best for half-marathons: adidas Takumi Sen 9 Best for heavy runners: adidas Solarglide 6 Best for easy runs and casualwear: adidas Ultraboost 22 Best for everyday runs: adidas Supernova 2

Adidas track runners