Side by side comparison: Adidas adiSTAR 4 vs Saucony Ride 18

Adidas adiSTAR 4
AdidasadiSTAR 4

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$90$164$150$123$109

Strong Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 7Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Durable outsole
Energetic rocker ride
Plush, roomy upper
Limited stability
Bulky eyelets add weight

Specs

Best for5:00-6:00 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight265 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with energetic ride, plush comfort, and excellent durability.

Where to Buy

Saucony Ride 18
SauconyRide 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$170$156$128$114

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Versatile daily trainer
Breathable, plush upper
Durable outsole
Firm midsole feel
Narrow forefoot fit

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight274 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, versatile daily trainer with a firm, balanced ride and excellent comfort.

Where to Buy