For 2026 adidas Terrex will launch a 4 shoe Agravic path racing and coaching line together with an all new shoe the Agravic TT. Terrex offered the road up in a video name with us and we’ve additionally had the chance to check and evaluate the Velocity Extremely 2, see under.
The 2026 Agravic line up:
The Agravic TT ($180, February launch) arrives with barely decrease stack peak, broader platform, and Lightstrike Professional / Lighstrike 3 mixture midsole and a fingered rock plate.
The Argavic Velocity Extremely 2 ($230, December launch) sees a midsole foam and higher replace.
The Agravic Velocity 2 ($160, February launch) loses weight via a brand new higher however stays unchanged underfoot.
Lastly the Agravic 4 ($140, February launch), the on a regular basis coach comes with a sturdy higher and a brand new softer Lightstrike 3 foam midsole.
The road up is coherent, priced appropriately in tiers and may cowl the racing and coaching wants of a now broader vary of path runners, distances, and terrains.
We now have had an opportunity to check the Velocity Extremely 2 in the prototype colorway and share our preliminary ideas under with an entire multi tester evaluate quickly and count on to be testing the others shortly. Our preliminary evaluation of the opposite footwear within the line up follows the Velocity Extremely 2 evaluate.
adidas Terrex Agravic Velocity Extremely 2 ($230)
We first noticed and obtained a pattern of the Velocity Extremely 2 at UTMB within the prototype colorway and have been in a position to take a look at. The discharge coloration model is alleged to be equivalent in development.
Greatest for: sooner runners who midfoot strike constantly, and the place extra aggressive traction is required.
Stats
Spec Weight: Males’s 9.35 oz/ 265g US 9 : Girls’s 230g
Pattern Weight: 9 oz /256g US8.5
Stack Peak: 44mm heel / 36mm forefoot, 8mm drop
Platform Width: 80mm heel / 50mm midfoot / 115mm forefoot
Outsole: Continental with 3-5mm lugs, virtually full protection
Midsole: Lightstrike Professional single density
Plate: Pebax plastic vitality rods
Higher: breathable ripstop mono mesh
Value: $230 / 230 Euro
The Velocity Extremely 2 is properly named! It has a really slim rear platform, far narrower than any of the opposite path tremendous footwear and particularly so at midfoot the place we’re at a mere 50mm,
The geometry clearly favors a midfoot strike and sooner paced working because the widest forefoot width is in direction of midfoot. It isn’t as heel putting pleasant because the TT and Agravic 4 within the 2026 line up as a result of slim rear of the shoe which at 80mm heel and a mere 50mm midfoot is narrower than rivals such because the Rocket X Path (100 mm heel / 85 mm midfoot / 125 mm forefoot) and upcoming Brooks Cascadia Elite (100 mm heel / 90 mm midfoot / 115 mm forefoot)
The ASU2’s spec weight of 9.35 oz/ 265g US 9 is 13g lighter than v1. The slim platform of the Velocity Extremely 2 helps to keep the load down whereas on the identical time offering the copious and aggressive outsole.
We now have an aggressive outsole with almost full protection Continental rubber with lugs I measure of various heights from 3-5mm.
It’s modified from v1 with broader contact lugs and fewer small ones for higher moist rock contact and as I famous on smoother trails a much less harsh journey though I really discovered it a bit too grabby on dense small gravel.
The midsole and plastic Power Rods carry ahead with the identical huge 44mm heel / 36mm forefoot stack peak and equivalent platform widths however.. in a A/B take a look at run on highway with model 1 the Velocity Extremely 2 is clearly considerably softer and extra versatile with barely extra higher quantity.
The froth is traditional Lightstrike Professional foam and never the softer Professional 2 foam discovered within the highway Adios Professional 4. Terrex tried that foam in prototypes however determined that the best way to go was a softer model of the Professional foam in v1 with extra density than v2 foam.
Fairly frankly, I discovered v1 virtually unimaginable for me to run too stiff too unstable at something aside from quick paces on easy terrain, a extra elite speedster for a number of elites and others who may keep on their mid to forefoot for lengthy distances and run with plenty of energy.
The V2 is certainly considerably extra versatile and with barely softer foam these have been clear enhancements over v1 for me. The Velocity Extremely 2 is clearly now extra “sensible” and a number of enjoyable for me to run however nonetheless.. not a lot again on the heels and at slower paces. And that is OK as Terrex now gives another choice within the TT.
The shaky higher of v1, particularly on the rear (the place elites don’t dwell however us mere mortals do), is extra supportive/safe and cozy.
The lasting is modified to a broader match, the laces are wider with the heel space is now supported by a slingshot overlay and extra padding.
By way of match, my pattern is an EU 41 ⅓ and in addition marked US9 so watch out for sizing as my typical US8.5 is most frequently an EU 41 ⅓ and even EU42. Within the ASU 1 my tester was marked US8.5 EU42 and I may have sized down on account of shaky rear maintain
Sure, the Velocity Extremely 2 is the nonetheless the lengthy distance speedster of the Terrex line up and extra typically for path tremendous shoe selections for 2026.
The brand new Velocity Extremely TT, whereas decrease stack however with broader platform at midfoot, is prone to be a better option for extra technical terrain and mid pack paces. I nonetheless discover ASU 2 much less versatile than the On Cloudultra Professional and in my early impressions, the ACG Ultrafly 2. The Rocket X Path is my the selection for lengthy distance on gravel/ simple trails and the Brooks Cascadia Elite for forgiving cushion and stability noting its far broader midfoot platform. See my comparability evaluate article right here
Agravic TT ($180)
The Agravic TT arrives as decrease stack peak than the ASU 2, on a broader platform, with deeper traction, a steady twin foams midsole, much less aggressive rocker and plating and I see it because the the brand new choice for extra technical terrain than most can deal with within the Velocity Extremely. At a spec. eight of 270g / 9.52 oz US9 it weighs the identical because the Velocity Extremely 1 did.
With a stack peak of 39mm heel / 31mm forefoot it sits considerably decrease than the towering 44 heel / 36mm forefoot of the Velocity Extremely 2.
Its midsole is a mix of the identical Lightstrike Professional as within the Extremely 2, a broader fingered extra plate like rock plate, with under the plate, a brand new Lightstrike 3 foam that’s softer than prior Lightstrike foams, however denser than Professional foam, to supply stability and safety. Its rocker is much less aggressive than the Velocity Extremely’s very pronounced one
The outsole options Continental rubber in an aggressive 4-5mm sample.
We see the TT as a sensible and versatile all stable throughout alternative given its gentle weight for stack, extra reasonable geometry, stability and aggressive traction.
Agravic Velocity 2
The Agravic Velocity 2 is an higher replace, and a big one, as the brand new higher reduces the shoe’s weight 20g to 220g / 7.76 oz US9 so it ought to compete very properly within the sooner and shorter racing and coaching class with footwear such because the Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4, Merrell Lengthy Sky and NNormal Kjerag.
With a stack peak of 35mm heel and 27 mm forefoot the mixture of Lightstrike Professional interior core and Lightstrike 2 remains to be substantial. The platform widths stay unchanged.
The higher is identical mono mesh as within the Velocity Extremely 2 and it too options the identical new rear “slingshot” maintain overlay.
The outsole is unchanged with Continental rubber and 3-4mm lugs
We are able to’t wait to wind the Velocity 2 up! The Velocity 1 was held up by its plasticky inflexible higher and shakier than perfect maintain. With the brand new mono mesh higher and slingshot maintain, as already skilled in the identical supplies higher of the Velocity Extremely 2, the Velocity 2 needs to be improved such that the higher retains up with its vigorous, quick and enjoyable platform however testing will inform!
Agravic 4 ($140)
The Agravic 4 is the day by day coaching extra traditional path shoe within the assortment and a really moderately priced one at $140.
With a 36mm heel / 28mm forefoot stack peak and a spec weight of 260g / 9.17 oz in a US9, its weight may be very cheap for its stack peak.
It options the brand new softer Lightstrike 3 foam in its single density midsole and has a woven mesh layer between the midsole and outsole for rock safety.
Its dense particles resistant higher is alleged to be softer and extra comfy than earlier variations with maintain and stability maintained,
The outsole is Continental rubber with 4-5mm lugs (confirming).
Gentle weight, softer foam, huge traction, nice pricing the Agravic 4 needs to be a stable all arounder for coaching and even racing.
We hope to have multi tester opinions of all of the Agravic 2026 footwear quickly.
Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Highway Path Run. He’s in his 60’s with 2025 Sam’s 54th 12 months of working roads and trails. He has a a long time outdated 2:28 marathon PR. As of late he runs halves within the simply sub 1:43 vary. if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week largely at reasonable paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Park Metropolis, Utah be it on the run, mountain climbing or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 lbs, if he isn’t having fun with too many wonderful New England IPA’s.
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