Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 vs ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$500$258$237$194$172

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 10Stability: 4Durability: 3Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 2Long: 7Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 2

Pros & Cons

Ultra-lightweight
Exceptional energy return
Aggressive rocker
Very limited durability
Narrow, low-volume fit
Unstable at slow paces

Specs

Best for2:30-4:45 min/km
Drop3 mm
Stack38.4 mm heel / 30.6 mm forefoot
Weight139 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite-level, ultra-light marathon racer with extreme propulsion and major durability trade-offs.

Product Judgment

9.1

Elite

released 2024

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 10Stability: 7Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Elite energy return
Extremely lightweight
Propulsive forefoot ride
Narrow heel/midfoot
Average durability
Tongue can bunch

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 34.5 mm forefoot
Weight185 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite-level racing shoe with outstanding energy return and a propulsive, lightweight ride.