Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 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.

Where to Buy

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$280$258$237$194$172

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 3Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 9Recovery: 2

Pros & Cons

Lightweight race feel
Smooth, efficient propulsion
Balanced super-shoe stability
Less explosive than top rivals
Limited training durability
Not ideal for heel strikers

Specs

Best for3:00-4:45 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight219 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Light, propulsive carbon racer focused on smooth road speed and efficient turnover.