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The sub 2-hour marathon shoe hit the shelves this morning — but will cost wannabe runners up to $650

Nypost · · 499 words · By Miska Salemann
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They may weigh less than a bar of soap, but these fresh new sneakers sure will clean out your wallet.

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What happened

They may weigh less than a bar of soap, but these fresh new sneakers sure will clean out your wallet.

Why it matters

The Adidas “super shoes” that Sabastian Sawe ran in as he broke the men’s marathon world record at the London Marathon on Monday, April 26, have officially been released to the public, available exclusively through the Adidas app.

Common ground

But a pair of the new Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 design doesn’t come cheap; they’re currently priced between $500 and $650.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/lifestyle/get-sabastian-sawes-ultra-light-marathon…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Adizero Prime was even banned from elite competitions in 2023 after measuring at 50 mm.”
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Two separate web search results independently mention the Adizero Prime being associated with a 50mm sole thickness and being restricted or banned from elite competitions.
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web search NEUTRAL — But a few days later, Hurisa was disqualified. According to race organizers, Hurisa’s shoes “were not compliant with the rules.” He ran in a pair of Adidas Adizero Prime X trainers, which have a sole …
https://www.insidehook.com/wellness/adidas-illegal-running-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — The site owner hides the web page description.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwsFETMsyeu/
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web search NEUTRAL — Despite the fact that it is restricted in elite competitions, the Adidas Adizero Prime X2 Strung is authorized for use by aspiring runners looking to break their own records. The footwear exemplifies …
https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/adidas-adizero-prime…
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Claim 2: “Sawe told reporters that a couple of qualities set these cloud-white trainers apart for the 26.2-mile race, according to Reuters.”
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Two web search results mention Sawe's performance and the shoes, but only one source (implied by the claim structure referencing Reuters) is cited for the specific detail that Sawe told reporters about the cloud-white trainers' qualities. The evidence is insufficient to corroborate the specific attribution to Reuters.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sabastian Sawe's 1:59:30 world record at the 2026 London Marathon marks the first legal sub-2 hour 26.2 mile race—and a victory for Adidas over Nike.
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/other-sports/2026/mens-mara…
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web search NEUTRAL — This is the statement Sawe made in a press release about the increased testing program ahead of Berlin: I am tired of reading what people write in the press and on social media. There is always doubt …
https://www.letsrun.com/news/2025/09/sabastian-sawe-stays-pe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sabastian Sawe raced around the course in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, 30 seconds - more than one minute faster than the previous record.
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15768433/scien…
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Claim 3: “The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 grazes just below the World Athletics’ 40 mm limit, with a 39 mm heel and 36 mm forefoot stack height.”
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Two separate web search results independently report the stack height measurements for the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 (39mm heel and 36mm forefoot) and confirm this is below the World Athletics 40mm limit.
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web search NEUTRAL — adidas unveils the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, the lightest and fastest racing shoe adidas has ever created. The shoe marks a new era of supershoe innovation and is set for its debut on the feet of adida…
https://news.adidas.com/running/adidas-unveils-its-first-sub…
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web search NEUTRAL — It also has the stats to avoid disqualification in professional races, with a stack height of 39mm. The World Athletics limit for road racing shoes is 40mm. The Adios Pro Evo 3 have a minimal 3mm ...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/2026/04/24/adida…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is the 3d generation of the adidas pinnacle road racing shoe. It will release in limited quantities on April 25, 2026. We dig into what we know after a briefing by adidas.
https://www.roadtrailrun.com/2026/04/adidas-adizero-adios-pr…
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Claim 4: “But a pair of the new Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 design doesn’t come cheap; they’re currently priced between $500 and $650.”
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The web search results discuss the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 and its limited release, but none of the provided evidence specify a current price range of '$500 and $650' for this shoe.
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web search NEUTRAL — After pushing the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 to the limit, we found that it's: Ideal for runners who want the newest top-tier technology no matter the price.
https://runrepeat.com/adidas-adizero-adios-pro-evo-3
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web search NEUTRAL — In this video we review the Adidas Adios Pro 3 and find out if it is the best marathon shoe with a c...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAd2KM6xaiI
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web search NEUTRAL — Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3. The shoe will launch with a highly limited release, with ambitious runners able to sign up for the chance to get their hands on a pair from April 23. This will be followed by a…
https://athleticsweekly.com/performance/products/adidas-adiz…
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Claim 5: “The Adidas “super shoes” that Sabastian Sawe ran in as he broke the men’s marathon world record at the London Marathon on Monday, April 26, have officially been released to the public, available exclusively through the Adidas app.”
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The evidence confirms that Sabastian Sawe ran in the London Marathon on April 26, 2026, and that the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 was involved in the event. However, none of the provided evidence explicitly states that the shoes were 'officially released to the public, available exclusively through the Adidas app.' The web search results mention the shoe's unveiling and its use in the race, but not the specific release mechanism described in the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 London Marathon was the 46th running of the London Marathon, and took place on 26 April 2026. The race was the third of seven World Major Marathon events and was a platinum label race. The ro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_London_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The London Marathon (also known as the TCS London Marathon for sponsorship reasons) is an annual marathon held in London, England. Founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley in 1981, it is typi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sabastian Kimaru Sawe (born 16 March 1995) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who has held the world record in the marathon since April 2026. He made his debut at the distance at the 2024 Valencia Marat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabastian_Sawe
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Claim 6: “Adidas boasts that the 97-gram sneaker is the “fastest and lightest Adizero supershoe ever made.””
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Multiple web search results independently claim that the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is the lightest and fastest Adizero shoe ever, weighing around 97 grams, which corroborates the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adidas AG (German pronunciation: [ˈadiˌdas] ; stylized in all lowercase since 1949) is a German multinational athletic apparel and footwear corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. It is …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adizero: Road to Records is an annual elite running event hosted at the global headquarters of adidas in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Established in 2021, it is usually held at the end of April across a s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adizero:_Road_to_Records
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Boost is a trademarked polymer used by Adidas, in the form of pellets which are compressed and molded for various shoe models the company sells, especially the Ultraboost, NMD, Energy Boost, Pure Boos…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_(material)
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Claim 7: “The Adizero Evo Si, Boston 13 and Evolution SL Woven running shoes are also popular options in the sub-$200 range.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the search results provided no information regarding the pricing or popularity of the Adizero Evo Si, Boston 13, or Evolution SL Woven running shoes.
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Claim 8: “According to the brand, the unique Lightstrike Pro technology “provides super-light cushioning, plus energy return for next-level speed.””
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The web search results are general links to the Adidas website and do not contain the specific quote or technical description from Adidas stating that 'Lightstrike Pro technology provides super-light cushioning and energy return for speed.' The evidence provided is too general to confirm this specific technical claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore adidas sneakers for sports and daily wear. From versatile activewear to sporting goods and accessories for all ages and all levels.
https://www.adidas.com/us
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web search NEUTRAL — www.adidas.com
https://www.adidas.com/pt/originals
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore clothes and shoes on sale at adidas. Find unbeatable deals on sneakers, apparel and accessories for your favorite sports or everyday wear.
https://www.adidas.com/us/sale
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Claim 9: “Shares of the company were up 1.5% as of Monday morning.”
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Two distinct web search results report that Adidas shares rose following Sawe's performance, citing percentages (2% and 2%) in morning trading, corroborating the general trend of a positive stock reaction.
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web search NEUTRAL — Adidas is also the New Zealand Rugby Union clothing sponsor and supplies clothing to all Super Rugby franchises up till 2022,[122] a selection of domestic teams and national referees. Adidas are also …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas
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web search NEUTRAL — Adidas shares were up 2% in mid-morning although they are down 18% since the start of this year on concerns about the group's exposure to U.S. tariffs and the impact of the conflict in the Middle East…
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/general/adidas-shares-rise-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Adidas shares were up around 2% in morning trading following Sawe’s performance, although the stock remains down over the year amid broader concerns over tariffs and global macroeconomic pressures. In…
https://anewz.tv/business/markets/19681/adidas-shares-rise-a…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.