Let's go! I've got the speed and love them. I've done a 50 mile race in them and they were perfect. Another one this weekend. I do have regrets about not picking up the ultra but plated shoes on the trails can be a bit hit and miss.. Good to see your trail reviews 👊🏽
I’m a complete beginner and didn’t know what to expect when I got the Speed. They’ve are the best shoe I have thus far. Not sure know how I ended up with the NB 1080v12, Adidas Ultraboost 22, NB X More Trail V3. Out of all these, the Speed is the one I grab. I find it super stable, hugs my feet really well and very breathable. It works for me and I’m enjoying them quite a bit.
I'm glad you got picked for the Speed. IMO, Adidas made a mistake in naming the Speed and Speed Ultra., at least in the SEO sense. I tried to find reviews for Speed but most reviews I can find is for the Speed Ultra, very few for the Speed! And the name Adidas Agravix Terrex Speed is a mouthful😂 I took it for the 10k trail run last Sunday. Overall , I like it (never ran in Boston 12 so can't compare). I felt like a lot of ground feel, not that much cushion and I can easily pick up speed (pun intended) on the downhill. For a road guy who runs trail occasionally, it's a great fit.
3 specific things I look for in a trail shoe: lug depth, upper drainage/absorbability, and toebox volume. 3.5mm lugs are sufficient for dry fire road / gravel and dry rocky terrain, but for UK muddy trails you'd need at least 4mm lugs, ideally 5mm in wet weather (which is year-round). An influencing factor is the rubber compound which varies the grip and outsole durability (e.g., Vibram is good). Outsole durability is quite important because if the lugs wear down too quickly, then the trail shoe is pretty much useless in slippery terrain. For the upper, you want material that lets water drain in & out easily (after you step in a creek / rainy weather), but not too drainable such that it lets mud/silt enter the shoe (e.g., Vectiv Pro has an upper with too-large holes). The upper material should not be super plush as that will absorb water and weigh you down (e.g., Zegama 2 upper is too thick & water-absorbing). Trail runners typically run for longer durations resulting in feet & toes that swell, so a toebox with sufficient volume to accommodate swelling this is a must to prevent feet issues in training (long runs) and ultra races. Also, downhill running means that a secure upper and toebox volume are required to prevent your toes from jamming in the front of the shoe. Of course, a decent rocker and superfoam are desirable as with road shoes. This is especially important in races as the top-tier trail ultras are now all won by athletes wearing super shoes (Google "BITR Western States shoes").
How do you have a "toebox with sufficient volume to accommodate swelling" and a "secure upper and toebox volume are required to prevent your toes from jamming in the front of the shoe" at the same time?
@@finproductions the fit and therefore security of the upper encompasses not only the toebox, but the area above the midfoot, sides, and behind the foot. If a shoe fits well (securely with room in the toebox), there won’t be gaps or tightness in certain areas (some of this is individual but there are generalities between people and manufacturers). It’s the same as how a good road shoe should fit; but nature of ultra/trail favours a slighter higher volume toebox. Hope that clears things up.
First the Altra Fwd and now these TJ Maxx specials? Man, you made the most of 'em and big kudos for your attitude, but honestly I could not care less about those shoes.
It’s the midsole of the Agravic Speed the same as the Adizero SL 2? I have the Speed already so I won’t need to get the SL 2s if the midsole is the same: combo Lightstrike & Lightstrike Pro
Magic speed 3 on sale for 119 on ASICS website rn. Feel like you would like it we have similar builds and pace. More like a NB pacer (new one) vs the magic speed 4 which seems more like a SC Trainer
Yeah the Agravic speed would be solid for that if you like a lower stack more connected ride. My favorite for that is still the craft Xplor - foam is awesome and outsole is super robust (was a collab with a bike tire company Vittoria). Nice and bouncy ride that works well for faster miles. Only downside is upper is very lightweight so won't be waterproof / weather resistant
I love the speed, but it does run half size big. Technical trail the speed eat up so quickly. Adidas loves the plastic upper feel, which I don't like, though. The midsole is the 👌 👍 on the trail. You can really run fast on the trail. But i still like my salomon pulsar 1, much simpler.
9 inchers are wack. I still run in some of my Nike 7 inch tennis shorts but fold over the waist band once which works better for running. Also the front pockets are deep enough it can hold a phone. Don’t hit the courts much anymore but glad I can get use out of the shorts for running still.
Kudos to all of you for running anywhere frequented by large populations of cattle--I've spent a lot of time working on properties where they range and they way they tear up the ground is no joke. Just walking on some of those landscapes without injuring myself was a serious challenge. Just goes to show--ya'll been puttin' in work!
I reviewed a new treatment for ovarian cancer and said it was a “banger” - love the Yowana terms
it’s a Yowana summer these vids have been pure 🔥
Yowana and Matt - the summer bromance we didn’t know we needed… awesome videos !
Believe in the Run crew started walking after first 15 seconds.
the 9 inchers were crazy!! Bro you killed me with the basketball player references 😂 and no pockets
Comment of the summer (from Liz) "I will run until I hike." That about sums up every one of my runs here in North Cackalacka.
Love the content and videos. New to running and really wanting a watch how would you compare the garmin forerunner 55 to the coros pace 3?
Let's go! I've got the speed and love them. I've done a 50 mile race in them and they were perfect. Another one this weekend. I do have regrets about not picking up the ultra but plated shoes on the trails can be a bit hit and miss.. Good to see your trail reviews 👊🏽
I’m a complete beginner and didn’t know what to expect when I got the Speed. They’ve are the best shoe I have thus far. Not sure know how I ended up with the NB 1080v12, Adidas Ultraboost 22, NB X More Trail V3. Out of all these, the Speed is the one I grab. I find it super stable, hugs my feet really well and very breathable. It works for me and I’m enjoying them quite a bit.
Agravic definition: pertaining to a state or region in which the effect of gravity is zero..
I'm glad you got picked for the Speed. IMO, Adidas made a mistake in naming the Speed and Speed Ultra., at least in the SEO sense. I tried to find reviews for Speed but most reviews I can find is for the Speed Ultra, very few for the Speed! And the name Adidas Agravix Terrex Speed is a mouthful😂
I took it for the 10k trail run last Sunday. Overall , I like it (never ran in Boston 12 so can't compare). I felt like a lot of ground feel, not that much cushion and I can easily pick up speed (pun intended) on the downhill. For a road guy who runs trail occasionally, it's a great fit.
3 specific things I look for in a trail shoe: lug depth, upper drainage/absorbability, and toebox volume. 3.5mm lugs are sufficient for dry fire road / gravel and dry rocky terrain, but for UK muddy trails you'd need at least 4mm lugs, ideally 5mm in wet weather (which is year-round). An influencing factor is the rubber compound which varies the grip and outsole durability (e.g., Vibram is good). Outsole durability is quite important because if the lugs wear down too quickly, then the trail shoe is pretty much useless in slippery terrain.
For the upper, you want material that lets water drain in & out easily (after you step in a creek / rainy weather), but not too drainable such that it lets mud/silt enter the shoe (e.g., Vectiv Pro has an upper with too-large holes). The upper material should not be super plush as that will absorb water and weigh you down (e.g., Zegama 2 upper is too thick & water-absorbing).
Trail runners typically run for longer durations resulting in feet & toes that swell, so a toebox with sufficient volume to accommodate swelling this is a must to prevent feet issues in training (long runs) and ultra races. Also, downhill running means that a secure upper and toebox volume are required to prevent your toes from jamming in the front of the shoe.
Of course, a decent rocker and superfoam are desirable as with road shoes. This is especially important in races as the top-tier trail ultras are now all won by athletes wearing super shoes (Google "BITR Western States shoes").
How do you have a "toebox with sufficient volume to accommodate swelling" and a "secure upper and toebox volume are required to prevent your toes from jamming in the front of the shoe" at the same time?
@@finproductions the fit and therefore security of the upper encompasses not only the toebox, but the area above the midfoot, sides, and behind the foot. If a shoe fits well (securely with room in the toebox), there won’t be gaps or tightness in certain areas (some of this is individual but there are generalities between people and manufacturers). It’s the same as how a good road shoe should fit; but nature of ultra/trail favours a slighter higher volume toebox. Hope that clears things up.
Did you like these adidas ultras?
That hill at the start is something else. Do you even gain any speed by running it vs walking?
First the Altra Fwd and now these TJ Maxx specials? Man, you made the most of 'em and big kudos for your attitude, but honestly I could not care less about those shoes.
It looked so flat from the front view then as soon as you turn the camera back it’s like oh shit that is fucking steep lmao 😂
Gonna have to print up some buddy jogger gear now. Now I want to see y’all run random trails across the country.
90 minute vid?? Let’s goooo
It’s the midsole of the Agravic Speed the same as the Adizero SL 2? I have the Speed already so I won’t need to get the SL 2s if the midsole is the same: combo Lightstrike & Lightstrike Pro
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Is de speed true to size, or more like the Boston 12 that I had to go half size down?
I had true to size and they fit comfortably - no rubbing or irritation issues
@@supwell amazing! Thanks for your response and keep up the amazing work! We appreciate your dedication!
since clearly you’re a trail boy now, come join me at Anne Springs! 😂
Can I do a technical trail on these adidas ultras?
I wouldn’t put Adidas as top tier trail running or trail racing shoe provider with these three options. Great road running shoes and clothing.
Hi Yowana, the rods are NOT carbon.
Thanks for the correction - just checked and running warehouse has them listed as TPE
Ive been using the speedgoat 5s on the at, they do okay on the terrian but the toe piece always peels off
Need an investigation into Thomas’ hat pull 😂
Magic speed 3 on sale for 119 on ASICS website rn. Feel like you would like it we have similar builds and pace. More like a NB pacer (new one) vs the magic speed 4 which seems more like a SC Trainer
any of these you would consider for road to trail especially in the winter here in the NE
Yeah the Agravic speed would be solid for that if you like a lower stack more connected ride. My favorite for that is still the craft Xplor - foam is awesome and outsole is super robust (was a collab with a bike tire company Vittoria). Nice and bouncy ride that works well for faster miles. Only downside is upper is very lightweight so won't be waterproof / weather resistant
what's the music sample he is always using? like during car rides
I love the speed, but it does run half size big. Technical trail the speed eat up so quickly. Adidas loves the plastic upper feel, which I don't like, though. The midsole is the 👌 👍 on the trail. You can really run fast on the trail. But i still like my salomon pulsar 1, much simpler.
Are you going to review the Hoka Speedgoat 6 ?
@@chrisoculam123 I was thinking about it but after the response to these two trail videos probably not 😂
Tim Duncan! Go Deacs!
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9 inchers are wack. I still run in some of my Nike 7 inch tennis shorts but fold over the waist band once which works better for running. Also the front pockets are deep enough it can hold a phone. Don’t hit the courts much anymore but glad I can get use out of the shorts for running still.
That shoe has to be the most aggressively rockered looking shoe I've ever seen
Day 4 without the wife and kids. Tough!
Kudos to all of you for running anywhere frequented by large populations of cattle--I've spent a lot of time working on properties where they range and they way they tear up the ground is no joke. Just walking on some of those landscapes without injuring myself was a serious challenge. Just goes to show--ya'll been puttin' in work!
Speed is on sale for $60 off.
Nothing like this in Charlotte NC
Measure everything first 😆
carbon country *tm, and 9 inch, with no pockets.., but they are supposed to be trail shoes huh ??
That was a complain fest.
my interest in agravic speed died with every second of this video 🥲