adidas.ie Sale

Technique

Decent sale on www.adidas.ie if you register.

After you set up your email address and password, on the Men (or Women) tab select Private Sale-Backstage.

Lots of Running shoes and gear at up to 70% off.

sixpack's little hat

Cheers for the heads-up!

That is ridiculously cheap, just got 2 pairs of Adios 2 for 30quid a pair. If I hadn't bought so many pairs of runners recently I'd be buying a crazy amount.

Free shipping until the 1st of December aswell, well worth a look for anyone on the lookout for a bargain.

Fat Nav

Many thanks OP
Just got 5 pairs of runners for the price of 1 pair in a shop:D

BeepBeep67

Cheers picked up a few stocking fillers

PaulieC

Never having had a pair of Adidas shoes, can anyone recommend a pair that would be similar to Brooks Green Silence/Saucony Kinvara ?

BeepBeep67

PaulieC wrote: »

Never having had a pair of Adidas shoes, can anyone recommend a pair that would be similar to Brooks Green Silence/Saucony Kinvara ?

A pair of Adipures accidentally found their way into my basket (I've no idea how that happened ) they wouldn't be a million miles away and worst case I've bought a pair of slippers for €28

nerraw1111

Some good deals. Cheers OP.

Anyone any ideas of which Adidas would be similar to Asics DS trainer?

Google suggests Adizero tempo although others suggest the Boston shoe.

turniphead

Thanks OP

I went a bit mad there and spent €130. Free delivery is a nice touch.

A pair of adipure trainers was my most eccentric purchas. €24 can't go wrong!:D

BeepBeep67

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Some good deals. Cheers OP.

Anyone any ideas of which Adidas would be similar to Asics DS trainer?

Google suggests Adizero tempo although others suggest the Boston shoe.

Tempos are a bit stiff imo, probably the Boston or the Ace

MisterDrak

Did my marathon in DS trainers 17's, and they are nice and soft.

I use Adizero Boston 2 (lovely orange ones) for day to day wear, and then are a good deal harder compound that the DS.

dublin runner

Thanks OP. Some sale. Going to test run a light weight/racing shoe. Any suggestions?

sixpack's little hat

I'm a big fan of the Adios 2.Very light and I've used them for up as far as half marathon distance with no bother.

They're a steal for 30 euro, I couldn't find them for less than 60 or 70 when I was looking for a new pair of racing flats about a month ago.

PaulieC

what is adidas sizing like ? Do they run small or large ? Or spot on ?

dublin runner

PaulieC wrote: »

what is adidas sizing like ? Do they run small or large ? Or spot on ?

My experience is that they are narrower than say, Asics etc. I am open to correction. Will go for 11.5 instead of 11 myself but it's a personal thing maybe.

BeepBeep67

PaulieC wrote: »

what is adidas sizing like ? Do they run small or large ? Or spot on ?

Adidas tend to run a little smaller vs US brands.
Adi's sz 10 = 44 2/3, whereas Brooks, Nike and Saucony = 45.
They also tend run a little narrow, which is fine if you're a narrow fit.

Technique

Glad to see that my link saved some of you a bit of money. I'm looking for a bit of advice myself now.

I supinate slightly, so I need running shoes with a good flexible forefoot to allow my foot to roll in. I also need a slight heel lift with good cushioning. I currently wear Brooks Glycerin 9 which I like but I'm due for a change soon. The new Glycerins are around €130 which is a bit steep for me at the moment. Which of the adidas running shoes should be suitable? The Response seem to be the ones, but they seem a bit large and boxy (which I suppose goes with the territory).

Any suggestions?

christeb

picked up a couple of pairs of Gazelles myself and some bits for the OH. Thanks OP!

Regarding your question I think you're thinking along the right line, but they aren't the prettiest when compared to the adipure and adizero stuff.

RacoonQueen

Don't have my size in the shoes I want

€30 for Bostons and Adios

roro2

It seems most of the shoes are gone, at least in the popular sizes. I had the Bostons in the basket yesterday but were gone by the time I got to the checkout.

loughie

Got me a pair of bostons (i have had about 8 pairs up to now), OH a pair and the young fella + couple of jackets + tights. Thanks OP

BeepBeep67

roro2 wrote: »

It seems most of the shoes are gone, at least in the popular sizes. I had the Bostons in the basket yesterday but were gone by the time I got to the checkout.

Discounted on Start with an extra 10% off using SAVER10 in the checkout. Free UK delivery (€3.50 through parcel motel)

Rashers23

Christmas morning present opening glee when the delivery arrived. Got a great haul of cheap gear! Thanks OP! :P

turniphead

Thanks OP

My items arrived today and I'm really delighted with them. Unfortunately a hoody I bought is too big but the beauty is I can send it back for free for a full refund! UPS are coming in the morning to collect it.

Free delivery and free returns....if only all online shopping was like this!:)

Technique

Sale is back on folks, follow the instructions that I gave in my original post.

Free delivery again, and another 30% off with the discount code ADI543 (for today only).

Not as much running stuff this time (we must have cleared them out ), but plenty of decent kids stuff for Christmas - football jerseys for €15, thats €10.50 delivered with the discount code.

sixpack's little hat

Another sale running on the adidas site.

Have 2 pairs that haven't been taken out of the box since November and I'm still tempted!

not that I really need them I ordered a pair of adios adizero 2. €55 delivered. payment process was a bit annoying as couldn't seem to get it to work with a delivery address different from my billing address. had to get them sent to the billing address in the end....

wonderboysam

splurged on these after some post purchasing research I think they may be too narrow for me! o well! they've a decent return policy

Itziger

glasso wrote: »

not that I really need them I ordered a pair of adios adizero 2. €55 delivered. payment process was a bit annoying as couldn't seem to get it to work with a delivery address different from my billing address. had to get them sent to the billing address in the end....

That's strange, I had no problem with different billing address. What I found a bit weird was on the billing address it also gives IE as the country, which mine ain't. I can understand they only want Irish delivery addresses but credit card shouldn't matter. Anyway, it went through without a hitch. Delivery to the folks gaff. I'll have to go home and visit now! At least there'll be a lovely pair of Adios 2's waiting for me.

Btw, you got ripped off. Mine only cost 54.95!

running_away

Has anyone tried the Kanadia? Tempted but reading that they are quite small fitting... Anyone any experience of this?

wrstan

wonderboysam wrote: »

splurged on these after some post purchasing research I think they may be too narrow for me! o well! they've a decent return policy

Picked up a pair myself. Unusually for me it was based on no research. But at €52 it was hard to pass up. They've already left the building according to the mail I've just got, so I'll report back. In the meantime, anyone with any experience of these (sonic boost) I'd love to hear it.

Ta

charlie_says

wrstan wrote: »

Picked up a pair myself. Unusually for me it was based on no research. But at €52 it was hard to pass up. They've already left the building according to the mail I've just got, so I'll report back. In the meantime, anyone with any experience of these (sonic boost) I'd love to hear it.

Ta

Got me a pair of these too.

Many thanks to the OP

Schwiiing

Is it courier or postal delivery?

wrstan

Schwiiing wrote: »

Is it courier or postal delivery?

According to my order confirmation it has been shipped wtih UPS

Superfint

Cheers OP, got 3 pairs of runners for 111euro delivered.
No way I'd get 2 pairs in store for that price alone!
Didn't want to be spending but should be me sorted now for a good while.

wonderboysam

wonderboysam wrote: »

splurged on these after some post purchasing research I think they may be too narrow for me! o well! they've a decent return policy

wrstan wrote: »

Picked up a pair myself. Unusually for me it was based on no research. But at €52 it was hard to pass up. They've already left the building according to the mail I've just got, so I'll report back. In the meantime, anyone with any experience of these (sonic boost) I'd love to hear it.

Ta

charlie_says wrote: »

Got me a pair of these too.

Many thanks to the OP

mine arrived today and yep theyre too narrow such a shame they look awesome (red ones!)

Technique

wonderboysam wrote: »

mine arrived today and yep theyre too narrow such a shame they look awesome (red ones!)

I've ordered a pair of those as well, hope they;re not too tight.

Although going by my experience with UPS over Christmas, they'll probably be here by Easter.

wonderboysam

Technique wrote: »

I've ordered a pair of those as well, hope they;re not too tight.

Although going by my experience with UPS over Christmas, they'll probably be here by Easter.

ordered mine last thursday, arrived today!

wrstan

wonderboysam wrote: »

mine arrived today and yep theyre too narrow such a shame they look awesome (red ones!)

That's too bad, are you going to send 'em back? try and get a bigger size? suffer in the interests of awesomeness?

Mine should be here by tomorrow, by your timing. The anticipation is killing me

damo80

Any signs on a review? Was tempted to get the Sonics for the cushioning but can't see reviews anywhere. Got adios 2 in a half size bigger then normal small bit tight but should stretch out

wonderboysam

wrstan wrote: »

That's too bad, are you going to send 'em back? try and get a bigger size? suffer in the interests of awesomeness?

Mine should be here by tomorrow, by your timing. The anticipation is killing me

yea returning them, too long & narrow for my chubby feet! O well I'll enjoy shopping for a new pair at least

damo80 wrote: »

Any signs on a review? Was tempted to get the Sonics for the cushioning but can't see reviews anywhere. Got adios 2 in a half size bigger then normal small bit tight but should stretch out

I just read the customers reviews from the website

Technique

damo80 wrote: »

Any signs on a review? Was tempted to get the Sonics for the cushioning but can't see reviews anywhere. Got adios 2 in a half size bigger then normal small bit tight but should stretch out

They seem to be a neutral cushioned shoe, which is why I took the plunge.

adios 2 arrived. will have to return them as they're too small (so narrow) for me in UK size 9. they are more like an 8.... see that they are rated 9.5 in US size, not 10 (should be a size bigger than uk size e.g. 9 should be 10 in US). what's the return process - can you ask for a revised size or just return for refund?

Itziger

glasso wrote: »

adios 2 arrived. will have to return them as they're too small (so narrow) for me in UK size 9. they are more like an 8.... see that they are rated 9.5 in US size, not 10 (should be a size bigger than uk size e.g. 9 should be 10 in US). what's the return process - can you ask for a revised size or just return for refund?

$hit, you've got me worried now. Mine arrived at parents' place today, will be going back in two weeks to try em on and pick em up. Fingers crossed. I did have another pair of Adidas to go by though when I was trying to figure the size. My foot is not exactly narrow and not broad. We'll see I suppose.

BeepBeep67

From memory an Adi UK 10 is 44 2/3 in European sizing, whereas Nike for example is 45. I've always found Adi across the brands run a little smaller, never had a major issue myself as I reckon I'm a 9 3/4 :pac:, so I always fall between 2 stools.

wonderboysam

glasso wrote: »

what's the return process - can you ask for a revised size or just return for refund?

yeah can return by it freepost(ups) for a full refund if its not worn and the tags are still attached! You shouldve got three stickers in your package two of which you put on your return box (the other is a receipt). You fill out a tiny form which theyve also provided where you tick a box telling them the reason for returning it. You then ring up UPS (1890 995 500 the number on the adidas website is no longer in service!) and schedule a free collection, pretty handy! all in all your only expense is the original delivery cost

wonderboysam

wonderboysam wrote: »

yeah can return by it freepost(ups) for a full refund if its not worn and the tags are still attached! You shouldve got three stickers in your package two of which you put on your return box (the other is a receipt). You fill out a tiny form which theyve also provided where you tick a box telling them the reason for returning it. You then ring up UPS (1890 995 500 the number on the adidas website is no longer in service!) and schedule a free collection, pretty handy! all in all your only expense is the original delivery cost

that's pretty good. not as good as amazon who will actually credit you immediately so you can order something else, even before sending back your original item!

I tried on the adios uk size 9 again and actually the length is ok. it's just that they are quite narrow. I ran up and down the hall a bit and they would be very usable as my feet don't hurt wearing them. I would be afraid that they would split though after not much use!

wonderboysam

wonderboysam wrote: »

yeah can return by it freepost(ups) for a full refund if its not worn and the tags are still attached! You shouldve got three stickers in your package two of which you put on your return box (the other is a receipt). You fill out a tiny form which theyve also provided where you tick a box telling them the reason for returning it. You then ring up UPS (1890 995 500 the number on the adidas website is no longer in service!) and schedule a free collection, pretty handy! all in all your only expense is the original delivery cost

do you know if it's possible to change the size as opposed to getting refund. maybe I'll just ring them up...

wonderboysam

glasso wrote: »

do you know if it's possible to change the size as opposed to getting refund. maybe I'll just ring them up...

not sure man best to ring them

turniphead

glasso wrote: »

that's pretty good. not as good as amazon who will actually credit you immediately so you can order something else, even before sending back your original item!

I tried on the adios uk size 9 again and actually the length is ok. it's just that they are quite narrow. I ran up and down the hall a bit and they would be very usable as my feet don't hurt wearing them. I would be afraid that they would split though after not much use!

Sorry for off topic question but that's amazing customer service by Amazon. What happens if you don't return the item after being immediately credited and ordering something else? I'd say some people don't bother returning the original item

wrstan

Well I got home to a big white Adidas box today, containing my shiny bright reddy/orange Sonic Booosts! Delivered within the week!
Nothing would do me but to try them on - they do not go well with pin stripes, that's for sure.

In terms of fitting, they are definitely somewhere along that fine line between snug and tight - not much room to swell, but a good length for me, so I decided there was no advantage in another half size. So off to give them a whirl on an EZ 10k, which included a few mucky off road miles, meaning that Adidas is not likely to take them back anytime soon!

I'm not sure that I fell in love with them on the first few strides, but then sometimes the best relationships start that way. I'm thinking of Parkrunning them tomorrow and taking them on an LSR on Sunday, so I guess I'll have a good idea as to whether this relationship is likely to bloom or whither by then.

More Anon!

turniphead

turniphead wrote: »

Sorry for off topic question but that's amazing customer service by Amazon. What happens if you don't return the item after being immediately credited and ordering something else? I'd say some people don't bother returning the original item

I don't know but I imagine they will hit your credit card! It is amazing service - they are leagues ahead of the rest in online shopping.