Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

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

9.1

Elite

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$290$356$327$267$238

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 10Stability: 5Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 5Long: 9Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 4

Pros & Cons

Exceptional energy return
Ultra-soft, bouncy cushioning
Highly breathable upper
Narrow, stiff toe box
Limited stability
Fit issues for wide feet

Specs

Best for2:45-4:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39.9 mm heel / 32.4 mm forefoot
Weight199 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite marathon racer with ultra-soft, bouncy ride and best-in-class energy return.

Where to Buy