Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

Product Judgment

9.5

Elite

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$200$402$368$301$268

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 10Stability: 6Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 10Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Exceptional energy return
Plush, comfortable ride
Lightweight for category
Reduced heel stability
Limited durability
Narrow fit, low breathability

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight200 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Top-tier marathon racing shoe with plush ride, elite energy return, and some stability trade-offs.

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Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$160$219$201$164$146

Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 4Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 3Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 9Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Maximal cushioning
Explosive midfoot ride
Roomy toebox for racer
Unstable for heel strikers
Heavier than top super shoes
Lower energy return than leaders

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack61 mm heel / 57 mm forefoot
Weight218 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Radical, max-stack racing shoe for midfoot strikers; strong but niche, not top-tier.

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