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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Adidas's flagship marathon racer with a full Lightstrike Pro midsole and Energyrods 2.0 glass-fiber-infused carbon rods. The ride is bouncy and aggressive, rewarding runners who can hold marathon pace or faster. One of the top-tier super shoes for half marathon and marathon race day.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportNeutral
Drop6 mm
Heel stack39 mm
Toe boxStandard
Foot strikeMidfoot, Forefoot
Who it's for

Reach for the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 for race day. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Race day
Pros
  • Highly propulsive rocker at race pace
  • Lighter than most rivals in its class
  • Excellent Lightstrike Pro energy return
Cons
  • Unstable at easy paces
  • Expensive and durability is only fair
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion90
Durability38
Popularity88
Price50
Versatility44
Lightness87

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$250Price (MSRP)
39 mmStack height
6 mmDrop
7.7 ozMen's weight
6.7 ozWomen's weight
2025Release year
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