Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 vs Nike Vaporfly 4

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

8.5

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$190$280$257$210$187

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Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 10Stability: 5Durability: 5Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 3Long: 5Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 2

Pros & Cons

Ultra-lightweight
Elite energy return
Snappy, propulsive ride
Limited durability
Low stability
Narrow, tapered fit

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel
Weight151–167 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite-level racing flat excelling at speed and energy return for short to mid-distance races.

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