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Adizero Adios Pro 4
5.0 (1 review)Today's tracked prices
- 01Direct RunningDEAL1d ago£129.26£249.99−48%
- 02Sevenstore2d ago£130.00£249.99−48%
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Our verdict
Reviewers mostly liked how the Adios Pro 4 runs, and their complaints were about their toes. On speed they're close to unanimous: softer and bouncier than the Pro 3, a lot lighter, and properly quick once you're at 10k to marathon effort. The Run Testers found it lighter and cheaper than the Alphafly 3, if a little less springy. On fit, the toe box tapers, it runs a little short, and several testers had sore toes by the end of a marathon. So this is a carbon racing shoe for neutral runners with normal to narrow feet who race with some intent, from 5k up to the full distance. It's less happy at jogging pace or under a heavy heel strike. The newer Adios Pro 5 has a lower RRP and more padding at the heel, so check the price table before paying full whack for the older shoe.
Key features
- Carbon EnergyRodsStiffen the forefoot so you get a strong push-off at race pace, though you need speed to feel them working.
- Aggressive toe springRolls you from landing to toe-off quickly, which helps you hold cadence late in a race.
- Low weight for the stackKeeps the shoe feeling nimble in a 5k while still giving you marathon-level foam under your foot.
- Continental rubber in key zonesGives you reliable grip on wet roads without adding much weight.
- Woven race upper with internal bandLocks your midfoot down firmly so none of your effort is lost to the foot sliding around.
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- Neutral runners with normal to narrow feet who want a fast racer from 5k to marathon
- Forefoot and midfoot strikers who race hard from the gun
- Quicker marathoners and half marathoners chasing a PB
- Anyone who races in the wet and wants trustworthy grip
Who should not buy it
- You have wide feet or a high-volume forefoot, because the toe box tapers sharply
- You need midfoot support, since several testers found it wobbly there
- You'll mostly run it at easy pace, where the stiff shape feels clumsy
- You run hot, as the upper isn't very breathable
Best uses
Extra information
Fit & sizing
Reviewers don't agree on length, so try a pair on if you can. One review found it half a size short. One UK pair squeezed at the toes, and the advice there was to buy by US or EU size, not UK. A couple of others were fine in their normal size. They do agree on volume, which is low and snug, with a toe box that narrows sharply at the front and that pressed on the big toe for more than one tester. The midfoot lockdown and heel hold both get good marks. If you're between sizes, or you're racing a marathon, go half a size up. If you have wide feet, look at the Metaspeed Sky Paris, which one review found fits a little better. The short tongue can also press on the top of your foot on longer runs.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
Stiff and forward-leaning. Reviewers say it wakes up once you push the pace and feels a bit awkward at easy pace, since the shape is built to tip you onto your forefoot. Under that speed, the plate and the steep toe spring roll you through toe-off with very little effort. Most testers reckoned it works from 5k to the half, and at marathon pace for quicker runners. One review suggested slower marathoners might find it less willing. Compared with the Pro 3 it swaps some of the old easy-going versatility for a more aggressive, racier feel.
Cushioning
It's softer than the Pro 3 but still a race shoe. Reviewers call it bouncy without being mushy, with enough protection under you to finish a marathon with some legs left. On paper you get 39mm under the heel and 33mm under the forefoot, which is a lot of foam for 188g. The trade-off is creasing: one review saw more of it after a marathon than on earlier Adios Pros, although the shoe still ran fine.
Stability
Reviewers split on stability. One of them calls it one of the more stable race shoes out there and fine for heel strikers, just better up on the forefoot. Other testers found the midfoot wobbly, with a big cutout and soft foam under a tall stack, and said some runners would miss the steadier Pro 3. One review found the forefoot steadier than the midfoot. If you need support, or you land hard on your heels late in a race, test it on a long run before you commit.
Upper & comfort
The upper is a big improvement on the Pro 3, whose lace bite and stiff upper earned plenty of complaints. The new woven mesh is soft against your skin, the lacing is easier to adjust, and there's a thin foam layer on the tongue. Two problems remain. It doesn't breathe especially well for a race shoe, so you might notice that on a hot day. And there are a few reports of the heel rubbing the Achilles, though fewer than with the old shoe.
Reviews (1)
Fast Shoe Super Light
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 is a proper fast shoe, super light, bouncy, and great when you pick up the pace. It feels really responsive thanks to the carbon rods, though a bit firm for easy runs. Perfect for race day or speed sessions, just not your everyday cruiser.
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FAQ
Specifications
| Category | Race |
| Surface | Road |
| Drop | 6mm |
| Heel Stack | 39mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 33mm |
| Weight | 188g |
| Carbon Plated | Yes |
| Stability | No |
