Adidas - Terrex Agravic Speed

I recently went through a similar experience with my tried and true long distance trail trainer and took a gamble on the Adidas Agravic Speed Trail (the less expensive sibling to the Agravic Speed Ultra) after hearing David Roche gushing over the Speed Ultra. Definitely the squishiest trail shoe I have ever used, and I was afraid of a lost instability and ground feel, and although my fear wasn't unfounded, it was less than I imagined and the extra comfort has massively made up for the difference in terms of on-trail fatigue and post-run recovery. I don't see myself going back to a firmer shoe for long trail runs and I have a couple pairs of Crafts in the mail for road and gravel. Good luck in your search!

What do you mean by more versatile? The Agravic Speed is a very versatile shoe with great grip in my opinion and would be in my Top 5 to recommend to you. I personally rank it better than the Genesis and the Tormir 2. If you are looking for a protective trail tank the Tormir would be in the conversation. Personally I tried them on and don’t like how they fit which should be the deciding factor in the end anyway. Most of the other shoes are definitely not as fast as the Agravic Speed and more protective. Prodigio Pro is probably what your are looking for but not that much more protective than the Speed maybe the new On Cloudultra Pro could be something.

For the context - I don’t run trails daily. I’m a road runner who enjoys driving to the mountains every 2nd or 3rd weekend for a longer trail run. Currently I’m using Adidas Agravic Speed and these are perfectly fine for me for trails up to 30km. However I’m looking for something more versatile that can handle more technical terrain as well as faster parts, are durable and would be comfortable for distances like 40-60km or even above. I’ve heard about Norda 001s which seem to be like SB2s of trail running, but these are too expensive for me. For a longer time I’ve been thinking about Nnormal Tomir 2 or Salomon Genesis (as these seems to be common and versatile choice for ultra running). What are your thoughts on these 2 or maybe you’d have some other recommendations?

I don’t claim Agravic speeds are not versatile. I love these but during over 30km runs I feel like I’d enjoy something a bit more supportive.

I'm a brand new trail runner but I'm enjoying the Asics Fujispeed 3's, they're not that much under 9oz, but they are under. Also I loved the weight of the Adidas Agravic speed, but the ankle hold was too stiff and cut into my Achilles so bad I couldn't use them.

I love my Adidas Agravic Speeds. To me they are squishy and very energetic thanks to the LSP midsole part. However, I‘ve never tried any NB or Asics Nimbus models - so I dont know how they‘d compare when it comes to squishiness.

Agravic Speeds are also good hybrids - only they are very narrow and suck if you pronate.

Adidas will be too narrow for sure. Metafuji gets poor reviews, unstable. If Hoka works for you why not try the Tecton X3? It's supposed to be more relaxed in fit than the SG6.

You should tell us what conditions you want them for and what your experience level is. Sense Ride is like an all rounder, but I would recommend the Genesis over it. Agravic speed is more speed orientated with good response from the foam, but the lack of upper structure and padding limits it's use to shorter distances and less technical trails. Also consider the Peg Trail 5 if you want a trail daily trainer/ entry shoe.

Speed is a good shoe underneath, I just hate the lack of a heel counter/floppy heel.

On trails it might be more of a problem as you'll have less lateral support.

Peg trail 5 runs well on both surfaces. Nike and Salomon fit quite similarly. I would recommend the Agravic speeds, but the fit is horrible - it's very narrow.

Have to hard disagree on this. I find the Agravic Speed more of a tempo trail shoe good for short and fast runs with nice bounce and rocker, but it's limited in grip (2.5 mm lugs!), protection (no rockplate, thin soft foam), and fit (unpadded upper). My feet get seriously beat up in these shoes with stone hits. Are you sure you don't mean the Agravic Speed Ultra or the Agravic 3? More versatile in this case would mean an all-mountain shoe - one that can handle a variety of distances and terrain in comfort. So Prodigio Pro is probably a spot-on recommendation.

Not sure I trust the official specs - I measure them at 2mm at the center and 3mm for the outside lugs, but whatever, in practice I find the actual traction pretty good. Protection is only bad under the big toe for me actually. I think the main problem for long distances is it's not a shoe you can relax in. It needs concentration and it also wants to go fast all the time. Version 2 of this shoe has the potential to be amazing if they tweak it a bit.

I have had a few trail running shoes. Xodus Ultra, Lone Peak, Terrex Agravic Speed, and now Speedgoats. They are all so different. Road shoes seem to be convalescing around some common principles related to uppers and midsoles, but trail shoes are still all over the place. I like a good heel counter in a trail shoe. Right now my favorites are my Speedgoat 5s. They were half the price of the Speedgoat 6 and they are really comfortable.

I Train in the Terrex agravic speeds, love them. Even use them for short trail races.

I change it up between Nike Zegama 2, Speedgoat 5, and Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed & Speed Ultra. Always rocking my Salomon Adv Skin 5 pack and Carbon Z poles.

Grip and speed are fine. Stability, especially if you have an ankle roll problem is not good. I’m generally not a fan of cheaper versions of super shoes. The ultra is a great shoe, and has set a lot of records. It’s very fast, and definitely one of the best shoes in the category. If you can spring the extra cost get the ultra. These shoes despite the marketing, are really not comparable. I would not think of the speed as a “cheaper version” of the ultra. Totally different shoe and feel. The ultra has a carbon plate and much more energy return. The regular speed is ok, but I’d just get a different shoe. Hope this helps. These shoes aren’t cheap I know.

Goals, but alas… I will run in my Agravic Speed that I got on sale for $60 today haha

Adidas TERREX AGRAVIC SPEED and/or Merrell agility peak 5 both frequently go on sale and both would eat this terrain up nicely

I have tried the Speed and it fits very similar to the Boston, with a narrow midfoot but relatively wide toebox. They have the Continental rubber outsole which, in my experience on trials, is truly excellent on wet rock, best in class alongside Vibram mega grip. I might not personally take them on very technical mountain terrain, but they might work for you and will definitely be more adaptable than the Speed Ultra.

Agravic speed is an amazing shoe. Definitely recommend it over the ultra for technical trails as it’s more stable. Grip is fantastic and the upper drains water well. Really fun to run in. Also they have the best laces adidas has ever made. The Agravic 3 is another good option. Not as fast as the speed, but it’s a solid dependable trail shoe. I’ve done some technical 30k trails in them and no complaints or issues. Both shoes I’ve found to disappear on your feet and make the kms fly by.

Recently got the speeds and they have quickly become my favourite ever trail shoe I think. They are the most road-feeling trail shoe I've worn. Light, soft enough, grippy. I've taken them up to 30km so far and felt great the whole time. I'm not sure how my feet would hold up over ultra distances but sub-ultra, they'd be my go to for sure.

You could try the adidas Terrex Agravic, they’re adidas trail runners There’s also the adidas Free Hiker which are their premium hiking shoes/boots, they come in high and low top with boost midsole so they’ll be similar to their boost running shoes

Try Brooks, Hoka, Nike, Merrell, Altra, Asics, Salomon, New Balance. They have models at different price points. Pero okay din yang Terrex aggravic series ni Adidas as I'm seeing it on a lot of races even on ultras at maganda naman daw.

Hoka challengers or adidas terrex for dry days, Salomon quest 4 gore tex for wet/muddy/snowy days

Adidas Terrex for dry days, North Face waterproof trail shoes rain/snow days

I use adidas terrex. Had them for 3 years and they’re holding up great

Sabes que ahora tengo esas, y antes tuve las Supercross 3, y esas me parecieron mejor precio/calidad. Los tacos de la suela son más duros, y son bastantes más económicas. Lo que si aproveche estos días fue comprar unas Adidas terrex que estaban a 111k, ya las probé y me gustaron bastante!

Adidas Terrex after years in Keens. They're lighter and I can usually find them for $60

I used Terrex Trail Runners for less than a full season before both of them split across the sole in basically the same place. The narrow way from side to side not heel to toe. I've had an old pair of Nike Free Runs which are at least 7 years old at this point that I chose to use as my summer disc golf shoes and they've lasted the entire season without crapping out on me. Overall, you're probably right lol. But the trail runner experience I have is oddly inferior. Personally I've found that basketball shoes are actually fantastic for disc golf. However good luck finding a pair of those in gore-tex for the wet season.

Addidas Terrex all the way!

Got my terrex for $49 at sierra. Whitin for dry days, and a pair of xero boots that I waxed for ankle protection.

I traveled for a year and did many hikes around the world including the Andes. I had the Adidas Terrex Trail runners and they were the perfect shoe. On my bigger hikes in Patagonia and Colombia, I was able to rent boots where more heavy duty footwear was recommended. My terrex sufficed for other trails in the Andes, though. Renting gear is super common.

I got a pair of Adidas Terrex on sale 2 years ago and they have served me quite well.

My many pairs of Adidas Terrex shoes have been very durable, Saucony a bit less so, because of the open rubber. Least durable for me were Altras.

Merrells. The Adidas Terrex wore out too fast.

For wet rocks, Continental rubber on Adidas Terrex shoes was quite nice when I had them few years ago (don’t remember the exact model though)

I went to go outdoors last weekend and got some Adidas terrex out of the sale section for £45 and they had another pair I would have bought, if they were my size, for £24! So I’d definitely recommend going there just to try stuff on, check the sales section and check online for lower prices of the ones you do like.

Summertime, I like to wear my non-waterproof shoes so they are cooler and more breathable. Just got some Merrell MTL Long Sky 2’s and they’re decent for both traction and lightness. Got a pair of Adidas Terrex for the cold and wet courses. And Merrell Moab’s for dry cold places.

I’ve found the adidas Terrex a pretty good all rounder, would need to check the exact model though as they all sound the same.

Same issue: toe box too narrow; very stiff; does not cushion at all. Surprised!

I have this, and it's amazing. I even use it for rucking.

Terrex trail runners. Only downside is that some of them aren't water proof.