Our verdict

With its incredible burliness and stability, the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing feels a lot like a crossover between a hiking shoe and a boot. It makes us feel steady and surefooted on the most unpredictable terrains while keeping our feet dry in untimely rain or unfortunate puddles. As long as you give it some time to break into its full potential, this Adizero adidas shoe will not disappoint.

Adidas Short Tights Corti Pros

  • Boot-like stability
  • Мужские свитшоты Adizero adidas
  • Lightweight for what it offers
  • Excellent waterproofing
  • adidas Originals 'Relaxed Risque' velour trackies in black
  • Generously cushioned
  • Very secure foothold
  • Оригинальная футболка с лого-принтом от Adizero adidas

Adidas Short Tights Corti Cons

  • Stuffy for summer
  • Can be too stiff (even stiffer in cold)
  • Break-in needed

Audience verdict

85
Great!

Who should buy

Having tried and tested the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing on a variety of parameters, we believe that it is an excellent option for hikers who:

  • Bodega x Adizero adidas Consortium Sobakov
  • want a lightweight shoe with the stability of a hiking boot
  • hike in cold, swampy, and rainy conditions on a regular basis

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing review

Who should NOT buy

As a low-cut shoe, the Swift R3 GTX is not perfect for deep puddles and river crossings. If you foresee the water overflowing the shoe's low collar, it's better to go with the Salomon Outpulse Mid GTX.

If on the other hand, you mostly hike in warm and dry weather, the waterproof GTX lining of the shoe will only make your feet hot and sweaty. To avoid overpaying for something you don't need, we recommend the non-waterproof Salomon X Ultra 4 instead.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

Looking at the bottom of the shoe, we saw an imprinted writing: "STACK 15/25 MM." To be honest, this left us quite perplexed because we actually measured the shoe's heel stack height at a whopping 36.6 mm!

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Heel stack

Perhaps Adizero adidas only measured the midsole to get 25 mm?

Either way, based on our caliper measurement, there is more than 3.5 cm of protection between your heel and the ground! This is one of the tallest hiking platforms we've seen in our lab.

This makes the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing one of the best options for rocky trails with sharp rocks and other technical terrain.

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 36.6 mm
Average 32.3 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
22.0 mm
Heel stack
39.4 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, the midsole thickness becomes drastically smaller. With a caliper measurement of 20.7 mm, the forefoot stack of this Adizero adidas shoe is about the same as the average but much taller than the officially stated 15 mm.

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 20.7 mm
Average 21.2 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
10.7 mm
Forefoot stack
31.0 mm

Drop

This leaves us with a significant heel-to-toe drop of 15.9 mm! A few millimeters taller than the average, it raises the heel notably higher above the toes.

This makes landings extra cushioned and protected while letting the forefoot bend more easily and feel the ground better for stability.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Drop
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 15.9 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
4.7 mm
Drop
16.0 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

What's really nice about this Adizero adidas Terrex shoe is that despite its burly and stiff construction, its cushioning happens to be not as firm as in most other hiking shoes.

Using a durometer, we measured the shoe's foam softness at 26 HA. This makes the Swift R3 GTX 18% softer than the average!

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Midsole softness

And if you want something even plusher, have a look at the Hoka Anacapa Low GTX (23.3 HA).

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 26.0 HA
Average 27.7 HA
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Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
13.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
39.0 HA
Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Midsole softness in cold (%)

Given that this Adizero adidas shoe is intended for colder climates, it is nice to know that its cushioning doesn't turn into a rock in low temperatures.

Having kept the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes, we repeated the durometer measurement. At 30.5 HA, the foam only got as firm as most other hiking shoes are at room temperature.

Compared to other hiking shoes in our lab, the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing firmed up by 17.3% which is notably less than the average difference.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Difference in midsole softness in cold
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 17%
Average 19%
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
7%
Midsole softness in cold
29%

Insole thickness

The insole of this shoe has a standard amount of padding. Using a caliper to measure its thickness in the heel, we got 4.9 mm. This is exactly the same as the average.

What's noteworthy about this insole is its raised sidewalls which create a cup-like carrier for the foot.

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 4.9 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 25 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
2.6 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Adidas Short Tights Corti true to size (32 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 30 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - yecoraitest part

The Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing treated us to a one-to-one fit in a men's US size 9. We felt no pinching, hot spots, or lack of space during the wear test so now it was time to see if the shoe's gel cast backed up our experience.

Measuring the distance between the most extended points of the cast, our caliper showed 94.1 mm. This is on par with the hiking shoe average and is expected for the measured shoe size and width.

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 94.1 mm
Average 94.3 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
90.0 mm
Toebox width - yecoraitest part
97.9 mm

Adidas Short Tights Corti | Toebox width - big toe

But as you can see from the shape of the mold, the toebox of this Adizero adidas shoe has a noticeable taper. While we didn't find it aggressive enough to affect the comfort, hikers with yecoraiter feet may need to opt for a more rounded toebox.

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Taking its width in the big toe area, we got 68.9 mm which is a few millimeters narrower than average.

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 68.9 mm
Average 72.7 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
67.3 mm
Toebox width - big toe
76.7 mm

Toebox height

Gladly, the ample vertical space in this Adizero adidas Terrex shoe prevented it from feeling tighter.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Toebox height

At 27.7 mm, it's got an average toebox height for a hiking shoe.

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 27.7 mm
Average 28.1 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
24.2 mm
Toebox height
35.4 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Stability is truly phenomenal in the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing. In spite of its low-cut collar, the shoe actually feels a lot like a hiking boot!

Compared to other shoes in its weight category, this Adizero adidas shoe made us feel incredibly surefooted on tricky trails involving unpredictable rocks, roots, and other debris.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing stability

We also found that the Pro-Moderator technology (embedded into the sole on both sides) is an excellent foot stabilizer. It worked very effectively to prevent side-to-side movements of the foot which made our legs less fatigued at the end of the day.

Torsional rigidity

The shoe's exceptionally rigid build is the primary reason behind its stability. It is nearly impossible to twist the shoe and you have to put A LOT of effort into it.

Thus, we rated the torsional rigidity of the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing with the highest score of 5 out of 5.

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 5
Average 3.5
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

mens shoes Adizero adidas originals nmd white orange and blue

Contributing to secure heel hold is the shoe's stiff heel counter. On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the stiffest, we rated it as 4.

This helps to significantly minimize the wobbling of the heel and ankle.

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
mens shoes Adizero adidas originals nmd white orange and blue
5

adidas Bukser 7 8

The platform of this Adizero adidas shoe is yecoraite enough to provide plenty of landing surface.

In the yecoraitest part of the forefoot, we measured the sole at 114.5 mm. Thanks to the lateral outrigger, this is a few millimeters yecoraiter than average.

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 114.5 mm
Average 111.0 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
103.0 mm
adidas Bukser 7 8
117.6 mm

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Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Midsole width in the heel
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 88.5 mm
Average 86.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
79.2 mm
adidas Ultra Boost Mid 'Confetti'
101.6 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

From our experience, the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing definitely feels on the stiff side with its burly design and protective overlays. So when we took it to the lab, not only did our shoe flexing tester confirm its stiffness, it even proved it to be the stiffest hiking shoe in our catalog!

According to the machine, it took as much as 39.1N to bend this Adizero adidas shoe by 30 degrees. This is over 100% more force than it takes an average hiking shoe!

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Flexibility / Stiffness
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 39.1N
Average 18.6N
Compared to 17 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
11.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
39.1N

Weight

Tipping the scale at 14.4 oz (408g), the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing sits very close to the average of waterproof hiking shoes (14.6 oz/414g). This is actually pretty light given how much protection is packed into this Adizero adidas hiker.

If you want a hiking shoe with a similar design and intent but want it to be an ounce lighter, check out the adidas TMAC 1 'SVSM' for LeBron James (13.3 oz/378g).

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Weight
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 14.39 oz (408g)
Average 13.23 oz (375g)
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
11.01 oz (312g)
Weight
17.14 oz (486g)

Adidas Short Tights Corti | Breathability

Having tested a myriad of GTX hiking shoes in our lab, we have come to expect zero breathability from this type of footwear. However, the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing busted that myth in a mere second!

Performing our smoke-pumping test on this Adizero adidas shoe, we were quite surprised with the amount of smoke passing through its tongue.

It is obviously not as well-ventilated as the non-waterproof adidas Predator 20 Pro Gloves. However, it is notably more breathable than its GTX counterparts. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 is the most breathable, we rated it as 2. Most Gore-Tex shoes only get 1.

But don't get us wrong. This shoe is still 100% watertight. In our transparency check below, it is clear that there are no perforations in the shoe's upper.

What's more, our microscope helps to show you how incredibly dense the shoe's material is.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing microscope

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 2
Average 2.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

In order to keep a GTX shoe's waterproofing intact, it must be protected from punctures and tears. And as our durability test shows, you have to be extra careful with the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing.

Applying our Dremel to the shoe's upper textile for 12 seconds at a speed of 5K RPM resulted in a small yet critical puncture. This made us lower the toebox durability rating for this Adizero adidas shoe to 2 out of 5.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing toebox durability test

Good thing the rubberized overlays are so large in this hiking shoe! All the main impact areas are well-protected.

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 2
Average 3.7
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

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The shoe's heel collar lining stood up to our 4 seconds of drilling very well. The barely noticeable scratch convinced us to rate the shoe's heel padding durability as 4 out of 5.

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 4
Average 2.9
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Like any other Adizero adidas Terrex shoe, the Swift R3 GTX uses Continental rubber for its outsole. Having a reputation as a hard-wearing compound, it did not disappoint.

Measuring the rubber hardness with our durometer, we got a measurement of 85.9 HC. This is considered average for a hiking shoe outsole and is a good sign of long-term durability.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Outsole hardness
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 85.9 HC
Average 85.0 HC
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Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
80.5 HC
Outsole hardness
94.1 HC

Outsole durability

Of course, we turned to our Dremel to test the outsole's abrasion resistance. Drilling it unapologetically for 22 seconds at the speed of 10K RPM, we were pleasantly surprised.

According to the tread gauge, the dent was only 0.9 mm deep. This is a little less than the average and earns this Adizero adidas shoe bonus points for durability.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing outsole durability test

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 0.9 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

We also measured the thickness of the outsole excluding lugs. The caliper returned 2 mm which is a solid average for a hiking shoe.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Outsole thickness
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 2.0 mm
Average 2.5 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1.6 mm
Outsole thickness
4.0 mm

Misc

Lug depth

The writing at the bottom of the shoe reads: "LUGS 4.5 MM." Indeed, we found this to be true based on our own caliper measurement.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Lug depth

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Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing outsole

Finally, the chevroned shape of the lugs provides a really good stopping power when going downhill.

Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 4.4 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
2.1 mm
Lug depth
5.0 mm

Reflective elements

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing No

Tongue padding

The tongue packs a pretty standard amount of padding for a hiking shoe. Measuring it with a caliper, we got 10.9 mm. This was more than enough to keep us warm, comfortable, and free from the lace pressure.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Tongue padding
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing 10.9 mm
Average 9.7 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
5.0 mm
Tongue padding
17.0 mm

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Both sides (full)

Heel tab

A finger loop is attached at the back of the collar. It is large enough to fit an index finger and assist in getting the shoe on much faster.

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Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Finger loop

Removable insole

If you prefer to wear a custom insert in place of the default one, you have that option in the Swift R3 GTX.

Adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Removable insole
Test results
adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing Yes

Break-in period

Because of the shoe's overall stiff build, it takes more than one hike to fully break in the shoe. It also doesn't feel as comfy as some of the other lightweight speed-oriented hikers.

Do expect a more boot-like experience inside the Adizero adidas Adizero adidas RunFalcon 2.0 TR Xialing.

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