Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2

11:30 does sound a bit slow for those shoes, but remember, they could still enjoy the benefits of premium foams. I personally would rather run that time in those shoes than outlet level "running shoes" like Pegasus and Duramo SL. Because I i have more money than sense, I broke my Pro Evo 1 on a 27 minute 5k and my Pro Evo 2 on a 55 minute 10k, my record for each 3 months ago. Did they make me faster? yes, could I have gotten faster without $500 shoes? yes. Are they the most fun shoes I ever raced with? absolutely. If you can afford it, try it and see how it feels. As long as you don't have some poor mechanics (you are running marathons after all), the least benefit you'll get is amazing foam underfoot, the most, propulsion with the cushy foam. 

Dont worry about those time claims. If they feel great for you, buy them. I have several pairs and use the from everything from 5k races to half marathon long runs. my marathon time is currently estimated above 4 hours with a 2 hour half marathon record. The only shoes I will choose over the AP4 are the Pro Ovo 1 and 2 which are supposed to be for even faster runners. For me, I want the most premium foam I can buy if I am going to be running 2 to 4 hours. I started buying adidas shoes with the Takumi Sen 10 (supposedly for 5k) and Adios Pro 3. I was unstable on the Takumi Sen 10 at about 210lb mass but the AP3 was great and I used them for everything from 1 mile jogs to 5k runs. I have dialed back my carbon plate adoption by picking up some Evo SL and Nike Vomero premium pairs for training, but I will still run 5Ks on my AP4

Dont worry about those time claims. If they feel great for you, buy them. I have several pairs and use the from everything from 5k races to half marathon long runs. my marathon time is currently estimated above 4 hours with a 2 hour half marathon record. The only shoes I will choose over the AP4 are the Pro Ovo 1 and 2 which are supposed to be for even faster runners. For me, I want the most premium foam I can buy if I am going to be running 2 to 4 hours. I started buying adidas shoes with the Takumi Sen 10 (supposedly for 5k) and Adios Pro 3. I was unstable on the Takumi Sen 10 at about 210lb mass but the AP3 was great and I used them for everything from 1 mile jogs to 5k runs. I have dialed back my carbon plate adoption by picking up some Evo SL and Nike Vomero premium pairs for training, but I will still run 5Ks on my AP4

I agree, I have a half dozen Adios Pro 4 and the Pro Evos, the only time anyone has ever cared was the bright pink AP4 and the oversees only Pure Sulfur / Lucid Blue / Lucid Red. I buy shoes because I love shoes for looks and for function, anyone who has an opinion can eat my slow paced farts https://preview.redd.it/2q40ydmv0ldg1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ed6f7f2ae47799985115f8891ecdc3297b07211

Remember, the supershoes come with the best foams you can have ender your feet for long distances. For perspective, I am 40, weigh 190lbs, my 5k record is 26.43, 10k, 55.01 and half just at 2 hours. I have worked and continue to work on my posture through every race and i can assure you that my 500$ Evo Pro shoes absolutely make me faster than my Adios Pro 4 which is also noticeably faster than my Adios Pro 3. If you get no other benefits, the premium foams will minimize your leg fatigue. Buy what feels comfortable, fast, you can afford, and actually like.

I love my Bostons. Id recommend them to anyone but particular anyone whos heavier or needing a little more support than Evos. They're also at a pice point currently thats pretty unbeatable.

I’m in a similar position to OP, considering the same shoes for my first 42. The EVOs feel slightly wobbly at marathon pace for me. I loved the BOS 12, do I go with BOS 13s? Thanks in advance!

Recovery: Glycerin Max 2 Daily: Superblast 2 Long: Adizero Prime X3 Speed: Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 Race: (5-10k): 361 Miro Nude, (21k-42k): Adios pro Evo Trail: Asics Trabuco

I wouldn’t call them cloud like. They are definitely bouncy, but on the firmer side. Their big brother, the Pro 4, is softer, but also less stable.