Adios 8 and Noosa Tri are closest IMO - I have both and I like them. Basically, the Adios 8 is low stack and fast with a good outsole but slightly higher drop, while the Noosa Tri has a lower drop but a few more millimeters of stack. If you can get ahold of an Adios 9, that's low stack and a 6mm drop, so it may be the Goldilocks option. Outsole coverage is better but it is thin.
The Hyperion Tempo was actually the first shoe that came to mind, but is basically extinct nowadays (the end is coming on my last pair and I'm not ready to let go). Very similar in spirit, just with a higher drop. The Hyperion 2 is a very light and great speed shoe, but is squishy enough that if you want a Kinvara-like ride you may be disappointed.
The adidas adios 9 is a cool fusion of modern, responsive foam and a low stack racing flat construction. The Asics hyper speed and hyper racer are both old school racing flats (the racer has a lower stack height). Nike also has the Rival Fly 4
The adios 9 is super cool but if you just want the most traditional racing flat style shoe then just get the hyper sprint/racer. Try to use the EVO more though, I love a good stack height and once you're used to it it's great, plus it gives you way more options when buying
Why not just race with the evo SLs if you're running 5k-10kms.
anyway try boston 12 or 13 if you want if you are sticking to adidas or try deviate nitro 3 from Puma.
not as soft but Adios 9 is also good for shorter distances.
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