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RUNNING SHOE SUMMARYThe Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 is a trail daily training shoe for those who want a stable ride on technical terrain. A full-length Lightstrike 2.0 midsole comes with a stability plate and a thick continental rubber outsole, providing a stiff and firm ride. The rigidity from the midsole combined with extensive sidewalls make this one of the few stable neutral trail shoes. Combined with a lower volume, slightly snug and secure upper, this shoe is best for those with normal-to-narrow feet wanting an introductory or standard stable daily trail runner for rocky, soft and technical terrain. SIMILAR SHOES: ASICS Gel-Trabuco, Brooks CascadiaPAST MODEL: Adidas Terrex Agravic 2
FIT(To learn how a shoe should fit, check out our full podcast on fit by Matt Klein.)Matt: The Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 fits true to size in my normal US men's size 10. The upper is a woven engineered woven mesh with heavy overlays that provides a stiff, slightly snug and lower volume fit. The toe box is fairly straight with a quick taper at the end. This transitions into a normal-to-slightly snug forefoot. The midfoot is also snug with a strongly gusseted tongue that locks down the foot well. I did not have to lace lock the shoe and did not have to tie the laces that tight due to the fairly good security. The heel is slightly snug with only a little heel collar padding and a stiff counter. Those sensitive to counters will not do well in this shoe but those who like a stiff counter will enjoy it. I would absolutely use socks with this upper as the inner aspect is aggressive and tough. Thanks to how stiff the upper is, the additional overlays/reinforcements, the gusseted tongue and the slightly snug fit, the security is good. I did have to tighten the laces slightly on unstable terrain but the shoe stays on the foot well. Typical Size: Men's US Size 10Shoes that have fit Matt well: Saucony Guide 17, ASICS Kayano 30, Hoka Gaviota 5, Saucony Endorphin Elite, Nike UltraflyShoes that have fit snug: Hoka Arahi 7, Saucony Kinvara 14Shoes that have fit large: Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 2, Altra Timp 5
Doctors of Running ChecklistIs This a Good Shoe for Walking: YesIs This a Good Shoe for Standing: NoIs the Forefoot Flexible: NoHow Flexible is the Shoe: NoIs This a Good Heel Bevel: SomewhatRecommended for Haglunds: NoRecommended for Sockless: NoDurability Expectation: Above Average
PERFORMANCEMatt: The Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 is a sturdy trail daily trainer. The midsole is full-length Lightstrike 2.0 with a TPU stability/rock plate wedged toward the bottom. Along with the Continental rubber outsole, this creates a firm and stiff ride throughout the length of the shoe. While protective against rocks and any type of hazards underfoot, the midsole cushioning is hard and the shoe is fairly rigid. This creates a fairly clunky ride initially throughout the length of the shoe that takes several miles to break in. Although the Agravic 3 is technically on the lighter end for a trail shoe at the low 10 oz range, that stiffness makes the shoe feel heavier than its weight. This makes it best for easier and daily efforts. Picking up the pace feels awkward in this shoe, so those that want a faster uptempo shoe should use this for daily miles while looking at the Speed or Speed Ultra for faster stuff. There is an 8mm drop although the shoe feels closer to 5-6 mm. There is a large central bevel that does offset some of the stiffness during heel transition. The lack of flexibility still makes the heel transition a bit clunky. The midfoot continues this rigid feeling and is fairly stiff but stable. The forefoot has an early forefoot rocker that provides a somewhat quick transition that helps make up for the stiffer back part of the shoe. There is some mild flexibility up front that takes 20 miles to break in. Combined with the early rocker, this makes the forefoot the smoothest part of the shoe. Purpose-wise, the Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 is best for easy daily paces on technical terrain. The stiffness and rigidity of the shoe make it feel awkward on smooth trail and terrible on road. The 4mm lugs provide great grip that combined with the other elements make it best for soft, technical, unstable terrain. The more technical the terrain, the better the shoe feels as the stiffness and rigidity provide inherent stability on those surfaces. Thanks to the extensive outsole and stiffer ride, the durability is extremely high. I have put a combination of (uncomfortable) road miles transitioning to dirt and highly technical, rocky terrain miles on these shoes and have not made a dent in the outsole even on the lugs. So those wanting a stiff, firmer, highly durable trail daily trainer will like this shoe.
STABILITY(Learn more about stability in our full guide)Matt: The Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 is a stable neutral shoe. There are several elements that create stability/guidance, including prominent sidewalls, a stiff stability/rock plate and a firm ride. There is a large sidewall in the medial midfoot and lateral heel. These provide a highly centered ride and are noticeable the second you put the shoe on. The firmer ride and rigidity create a stable shoe that does not twist. This offsets the narrowed midfoot, making both the heel and midfoot fairly stable. The forefoot does not have any sidewalls but is both the widest part of the shoe and rigid torsionally. The early rocker and mild flexibility help keep transitions moving forward. Overall, the Terrex Agravic 3 is stable neutral throughout the length of the shoe but most prominently in the heel and midfoot.
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