Adidas and Nike's latest running shoes fail to sell out on launch day — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Adidas restocked its Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 and Nike released its Alphafly 4 on Thursday, just before the NYC Marathon. Both shoes, known for their elite racing credentials, did not sell out immediately.
Previous releases of both shoes sold out within minutes. The Adios Pro Evo 3 dominated the 2026 Chicago Marathon, with half of the podium finishes using the shoe. The Alphafly 4 also has notable performances, with top finishes in Chicago. Read more gear coverage.
The slower-than-expected sales could be due to more super shoes on the market and runners being less willing to pay full price. The timing near the end of the fall marathon season may also have played a role. Related: Nike Alphafly 4: Enhanced Performance at a Lower Price.
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What should runners know about Adidas and Nike's latest running shoes fail to sell out on launch day?
Despite elite success and previous sellouts, neither the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 nor the Nike Alphafly 4 sold out on their latest release. Adidas restocked its Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 and Nike released its Alphafly 4 on Thursday, just before the NYC Marathon. Both shoes, known for their elite racing credentials, did not sell out immediately.
When did Runner World publish this gear brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 29, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 29, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Canadian Running. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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