ADIDAS - Adizero Adios Pro 4
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 25, 2026 How it works
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"it slashed 3mins from my 5km so i guess there's that."
"They feel great at sub 6 minute pace and I can take them 20 miles at 8.30 pace and they also work great."
"i just run pb 3:07:47 in AP4"
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"The for 4 definately feels faster and lighter at those paces."
"super fast"
"I definitely feel speedier in"
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"They feel great at sub 6 minute pace and I can take them 20 miles at 8.30 pace and they also work great."
"I have several pairs and use the from everything from 5k races to half marathon long runs. ... my marathon time is currently estimated above 4 hours with a 2 hour half marathon record. ... I will still run 5Ks on my AP4"
"They feel super soft when walking or slow pace but somehow feel planted and perfect when at full pace?"
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"i just run pb 3:07:47 in AP4"
"I set a pr in them"
"My half marathon PB was in these."
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"retired adios pro 4s I use for harder workouts ... it definitely helps save my legs and the only reason I can hold my current milage/intensity tbh."
"AP4 are perfect to me for the full. ... I ran a 2:58 last fall in them!"
"the only reason I can hold my current milage/intensity tbh"
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"retired adios pro 4s I use for harder workouts ... it definitely helps save my legs and the only reason I can hold my current milage/intensity tbh."
"I use them for training ... you can get the most out of them for races for about 200km ... you can continue using them for training up to at least 500km"
"I have a pair of Adios Pro 3s that have 300km+ in them and are still going strong. ... People on reddit seem to routinely get 600-1000km out of them. ... Adidas tends to have the best durability of the available supershoes because of the type of foam they use. ... They can end up being **significantly** cheaper per km than some other brands if you look at the long term cost."
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"The AP4 upper is much better than AP3, I had loads of issues with AP3 but the 4 is perfect with no mods"
"significantly better upper make a huge difference for me over the marathon distance."
"Adios Pro’s…..no issue whatsoever over many miles."
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"I use them for training ... you can get the most out of them for races for about 200km ... you can continue using them for training up to at least 500km"
"I have a pair of adios pro 4 with 400 miles and it seems like new. ... My AP4 with 400 miles looks and feel new. Feel the same as my new pair"
"I’ve run my last 2 pairs of adios pro 4s until a rod broke in them"
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"retired adios pro 4s I use for harder workouts ... it definitely helps save my legs and the only reason I can hold my current milage/intensity tbh."
"I wore AP4 for my first marathon in February and they were amazing"
"the cushioning ... make a huge difference for me over the marathon distance."
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"retired adios pro 4s I use for harder workouts ... it definitely helps save my legs and the only reason I can hold my current milage/intensity tbh."
"They feel great at sub 6 minute pace and I can take them 20 miles at 8.30 pace and they also work great."
"the cushioning ... make a huge difference for me over the marathon distance."
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"tore up my heels on long runs"
"absolute calf killers"
"the ap4 is good but i overpronate and when i get tired and the form gets sloppy, it makes me overpronate too much that it hurts my spring ligament and posterior tibialis, probably due to how soft the foam is and the medial cutout"
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"tore up my heels on long runs"
"absolute calf killers"
"the ap4 is good but i overpronate and when i get tired and the form gets sloppy, it makes me overpronate too much that it hurts my spring ligament and posterior tibialis, probably due to how soft the foam is and the medial cutout"
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"it's awfully squirrelly for an alleged marathon racer"
"I personally found it to be too unstable."
"Pro 4s are far from stable"
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"Also in the unstable side of things - not recommended if you're worried about fatigue on long runs if its your first time doing a marathon."
"it's just not stable enough for a long race for me."
"The AP4 is very soft. ... Different attributes of super shoes can make them unstable for some people, and instability can lead to strain and injury. ... the softness of the AP4 might not work for you."
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"The fit was akward too. ... Tried two sizes, and they were either too narrow or too long."
"adios pro 4 half size was still too tight."
"The AP4 runs tight ... AP4 runs like a 1/3 size small"
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"The fit was akward too. ... Tried two sizes, and they were either too narrow or too long."
"adios pro 4 half size was still too tight."
"they run tight"
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"AP4 10 mile. Not as durable as the AP3s IMO ... Cracked sole, not just paint coming away. ... deteriorated so quickly."
"I (and many others that weighs less) have snapped the energy rods, and I don’t want to risk that happening again during a race."
"the adidas pro 4s I just got a warrant return 7months later due to the carbon rod snapping at 110miles"
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"AP4 10 mile. Not as durable as the AP3s IMO ... Cracked sole, not just paint coming away. ... deteriorated so quickly."
"AP4 10 mile. Not as durable as the AP3s IMO Sent them back. ... Cracked sole, not just paint coming away. ... Sports shoes have refunded them because of how they have deteriorated so quickly."
"the adidas pro 4s I just got a warrant return 7months later due to the carbon rod snapping at 110miles"
19191215lolly 1.0Ugh too many. Lol. Mainly roads here. Saucony Hurricane 24s for easy runs. Cushiony and supportive. Saucony Endorphin Speed 4s and Adidas Boston 12s for tempo and intervals. The ES4s have 220+ miles on them and are becoming less snappy so I started rotating the B12s in a few weeks ago. Adidas Adios Pro 4 for racing.
I’ve had the the Saucony ES4 and ES5 in my rotation and love my Adidas Adios Pro 4s.
acaurora 1.0While I am not training for a full marathon, I am prepping for a half, and also run in the EVO SLs. I did get a pair of AP4s and do find them comfortable for my long runs (\~12mi) in prep for the half coming up. I would say to go with the AP4s *but be sure to run in them a few times before your race* and at similar/close to race pace/distance. The golden rule, as they say, nothing new for race day.
Acrobatic-Monitor516 1.0If you're a heel striker definitely not the pro 4
Additional-Cookie-11 1.0Curious to check it out. Tried the pro 4 on and couldn’t dial the fit and the foam was softer than I would want, but I never ran them so hard to say how’d they’d feel. The 5 hopefully firms up slightly
Admirable-Quit8482 1.0Another vote for SC Elite v5. I am targeting 3:30 and originally planned to run in the Megablast, as with OP I was worried about how I’d find a carbon plate on my ankles having suffered with PTTD before. I got the SC Elite to race shorter distances, but found them so instantly comfortably and effectively I tested them on a 30k long run and I’ve no doubt they’re the shoe for me. I had previously tried on the Adios pro 4 and comfort wise there’s no comparison
I am aiming for 3:30 and running in the new balance supercomp v5 - they are my first race shoe and I am really surprised by how comfortable they are - I tried the Adios pro 4 and alphafly on but the alphafly felt too aggressive and I didn’t find the Adios pro 4 comfortable enough to wear for 3hrs+ I have done 2 x long runs with marathon pace efforts in the supercomp elite v5 with no issues. I know the geometry of the shoe isnt going to suit everyone hut ive found the plate and foam do more than enough for me while still remaining fun and comfortable
afwaller 1.0Try the Adidas Evo SL, it is fairly soft and bouncy. If you want the same sort of foam as in the More, go with the NB 1080. If you really just like the More, which is a fine shoe though very heavy and slow, try the new More v6. The new Asics Megablast may also work for you, it is softer than the Superblast. You could also try the Puma MagMax and Mizuno NeoVista2. In general I would go to a store and just try things on. Look for a shoe with a good stack height, no plate, and try in particular A-TPU. I would also suggest you try the Adidas Adizero Pro 4, which is a very soft foam, and has rods, not plates. You may not have the pain with just the rods. This is a less stable shoe though, so it may or may not work for you.
AgentUpright 1.0I had both and ran several marathons in the AP3 and one in the AP4. The AP3 felt faster, but the AP4 was more comfortable and my times are more reflective of my training at the time than the shoes. Either is great for a marathon.
I wear a lot of Saucony shoes — Kinvara, Endorphin Speed, Endorphin Pro; I even have a pair of Endorphin Trails. However, I love the Adidas Adios Pro line. They’ve been my go to for race shoes for the last 3 years. That would be hard to give up.
Alarming-Bumblebee-1 1.0Buy them both, you'll love them. Yes, the pro 4 is more limited compared to the evo sl, but you'll be super happy with them, as they are super fast, light, breathable while evo sl would be the jack of so many trades (except for long runs, imo)
Aleck_I 1.0They all different and it’s more like a personal preference. Someone likes Nike AF, but I can’t even walk in these as one seam is rubbing my leg so bad. You really need to try a few to choose. I would order on Amazon 4-5 different shoes and return all except one. Even manufacturers are offering 60-90 days free returns from official website these days. My personal preference: 1) New Balance SC Elite v5 2) Adidas Adizero Pro 4
anon123_____ 1.0I really like these and the evos. It’s weird but the Bostons were too narrow for me