Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Adidas Adizero Prime X3 Strung
Product Judgment
Elite
released 2024
Price Judgment
Strong Buy
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Exceptional energy return
Plush, comfortable ride
Lightweight for category
Reduced heel stability
Limited durability
Narrow fit, low breathability
Specs
| Best for | 2:30–4:45 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | narrow |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Top-tier marathon racing shoe with plush ride, elite energy return, and some stability trade-offs.
Where to Buy
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Limited Availability
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Maximal bounce and energy return
Stable for a high-stack shoe
Durable outsole and midsole
Stiff forefoot limits flexibility
Heavy for racing
Low toebox height
Specs
| Best for | 4:30–6:30 min/km |
| Drop | 7 mm |
| Stack | 48 mm heel / 41 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 286–310 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
A maximalist, high-stack super trainer with elite bounce and stability for long, energetic runs.