Side by side comparison: Adidas Hyperboost Run vs Salomon Aero Blaze 4

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$184$168$138$122

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Energetic, lively ride
Excellent outsole durability
Lightweight for stack height
Poor breathability
Low toebox volume
Limited stability

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight248 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lively, versatile daily trainer with energetic ride and excellent durability; breathability is a weakness.

Where to Buy

Salomon Aero Blaze 4
SalomonAero Blaze 4

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$140$143$131$107$95

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 7Stability: 5Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Lightweight and nimble
Bouncy, fun ride
Excellent heel cushioning
Narrow fit limits comfort
Midfoot instability
Forefoot cushioning fades long run

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight227 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, lively daily trainer with a narrow fit and fun ride, but limited stability.