Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Adidas · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 92/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 200 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8.1 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: Lightstrike Pro
  • Official Retail MSRP: $250 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (200 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (200 g) for effortless accelerations

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point ($250)
  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • The Running Collective : 99.3 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 8.1 mm drop and weighing 200 g, the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its Lightstrike Pro midsole. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • OutdoorGearLab : 95.0 / 100 — « Built by Adidas around the Lightstrike Pro midsole, the Adizero Adios Pro 4 combines long-distance underfoot protection (a 8.1 mm drop) with a breathable, secure upper. A smart choice for runners looking for a 8.1 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • RunRepeat : 93.6 / 100 — « adidas took what felt like an eternity to release the Adios Pro 4, but in our experience, the wait was absolutely worth it. The AP4 offers enhanced energy return, a lighter construction, and plush foam that feels incredible underfoot. However, it now features a narrower toebox that reduces comfort for wider feet, and we also believe heel strikers will find the lack of rear stability too uncomfortable. And while it may resemble its predecessor, we found it to be a completely different beast—designed for speed but less forgiving for casual racers. »

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