A 2008 marathon racer as the most talked-about piece in your closet? That's exactly what the Adidas Adizero Adios OG Scream Green Grey is pulling off: a race silhouette stripped to the bare minimum, grey as the base and a neon green you can spot from across the street. This isn't just any retro: it's the direct ancestor of the carbon-plated super shoes that rule the road today.
The Adidas Adizero Adios OG Scream Green Grey (style code JQ1612) is the lifestyle reissue of the shoe Haile Gebrselassie wore to run 2:03:59 at the 2008 Berlin Marathon. A lightweight mesh upper, Adiprene and Adiprene+ cushioning and a grey/Scream Green contrast make it a street sneaker with real history behind it.
From the 2008 Berlin Marathon to the street: the story of the Adizero Adios OG
In September 2008, Gebrselassie became the first person in history to run under 2:04 in Berlin. He did it in a shoe that weighed next to nothing and was built to let you feel the ground instead of isolating you from it. That's the DNA adidas has pulled from the archive.
The current version is reimagined as an everyday trainer, not a racing shoe. And that's the whole point: you get the sharp 2000s running silhouette without having to run a marathon to justify it.
Materials and tech: what's inside the Adizero Adios OG
The upper is made of lightweight, breathable mesh in grey, with suede-like synthetic overlays in the lockdown zones for structure and durability. The three stripes and heel details carry all the Scream Green, with metallic finishes that shift with the light.
Underfoot, adidas sticks to the original Adizero recipe: Adiprene in the heel and Adiprene+ in the forefoot, with traction rubber at the high-wear points. Low profile, direct feel.
- Upper: lightweight grey mesh with synthetic overlays and metallic details
- Color: Scream Green / Grey Five on the three stripes, heel and logos
- Cushioning: Adiprene + Adiprene+ for energy return and comfort
- Interior: minimal racing lining, thin insole, tongue with no excess padding
- Style code: JQ1612
How does the Adidas Adizero Adios OG Scream Green Grey fit?
The general consensus among wearers and the brand itself is clear: true to size, go with your usual size. The last is a racing last, so the fit is snug and wrapping, especially through the midfoot.
The key caveat comes from people with wide feet: some report the toe box still feels tight even after going up half a size. If you have wide feet or usually need room in the toes, go half a size up. Since the mesh barely stretches, getting it right from the start makes all the difference. The break-in period is minimal: most people describe them as comfortable from day one. You can check available sizes here before deciding.
How to style the Adizero Adios OG in green and grey
The rule is simple: grey is your neutral base and green works as the only accent in the look. Don't make it compete with another saturated color.
- Clean sporty: black tech pants, charcoal grey tee and a windbreaker. The green does all the talking.
- Dark denim: straight or slightly wide jeans with white socks showing, right in line with today's running-inspired look.
- Relaxed tailoring: slim pleated trousers and an understated top; the contrast between formal pieces and a marathon silhouette is what makes the look.
- Total black: the best possible canvas for the Scream Green to read as neon.
It's a sneaker that looks great in photos for exactly that reason: slim silhouette, thin sole and a pop of color the camera picks up instantly.
What sets them apart from other adidas running retros?
Unlike the Samba or the Gazelle, which come from football and indoor training, the Adidas Adizero Adios OG Scream Green Grey comes from the road and elite marathon running. The silhouette is sharper, the midsole lower and the whole shoe much lighter.
And compared to today's Adizero racers, there's no carbon plate or stacks of foam here: this is the honest, minimalist version everything else grew out of. Less common on the street, with a sports story you can tell in one sentence.
Why buy them at Next Step?
At Next Step you get them 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days to return them from the day your order arrives and fast shipping to Spain and all of Europe. No surprises, no middlemen.
👉 Adidas Adizero Adios OG Scream Green Grey: pick your size and grab a piece of marathon history before it sells out. See all the model details on the product page.
