Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 vs ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2022

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 10Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Outstanding marathon cushioning
Stable for a super shoe
Excellent energy return
Midfoot fit issues
Loose heel hold
Less agile at short distances

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop6.5 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight220 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite marathon racer with plush cushioning, rare stability, and top-tier energy return for long distances.

Product Judgment

9.1

Elite

released 2024

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 10Stability: 7Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Elite energy return
Extremely lightweight
Propulsive forefoot ride
Narrow heel/midfoot
Average durability
Tongue can bunch

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 34.5 mm forefoot
Weight185 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite-level racing shoe with outstanding energy return and a propulsive, lightweight ride.