adidas$140
Adizero Adios 9
A light, low-profile Lightstrike Pro shoe for track workouts, tempo runs and 5K–10K racing. It keeps a flexible feel without a full-length plate.
Recorded uses: Faster training, Race day · Information checked 2026-09-19.
adidasOriginal price $255. Sale price $217.
Adizero Adios Pro 4
A road racing shoe with carbon-infused Energyrods and Lightstrike Pro cushioning.
Sale US price · 2026-09-07. Before tax and shipping. Core Black / Iron Metallic / Carbon; selected colorway sale, originally $255.
The shoe at a glance.
The Adizero Adios Pro 4 combines soft Lightstrike Pro cushioning with carbon-infused Energyrods for road racing from shorter events through the marathon. It gives runners a dedicated racing option built around that cushioned, reinforced construction. Its chief compromises are limited stability at the rear and a narrow toe box, with heel strikers particularly likely to notice the less supportive landing. The close forefoot fit can also restrict comfort for wider feet, and a regular fit is the only verified option, making toe clearance a key check.
Pros and cons
Our summary of published testing and reviewer impressions. Checked 2026-10-03.
Pros
- A softer, bouncier feel with less weight than its predecessor.
- The outsole grips well and resists wear.
- Heel hold is improved.
Cons
- The narrow toe box can feel restrictive.
- Heel stability and upper airflow are limited.
A closer look
Where it fits in your running
Recorded uses: race day. Designed for road running.
Recorded racing distances: 5K–10K, half marathon, marathon.
Cushioning and ride
Published testing favors midfoot and forefoot landings across a range of race distances. The softer platform rewards confident mechanics but is less forgiving at the heel.
Our editorial ride category: soft.
Fit and sizing
The independent review found a close toebox fit that can limit comfort for wider feet.
Recorded widths: standard.
adidas lists regular fit; no wide option verified.
The linked product range is not verified. Widths and price may vary between men’s, women’s and unisex versions. An offered width does not guarantee personal fit.
Before you choose
The independent review found a narrow toebox and limited rear stability, particularly for heel strikers.
Manufacturer specifications
Specifications from the brand’s product information.
- Listed weight
- 200 g
- Heel-to-toe drop
- 6 mm
- Heel stack height
- Not verified
- Plate
- Carbon plate / rods
- Support
- Neutral
- Recorded product range
- Not verified
- Widths offered
- Standard
Source: adidas product page . Listed weights may refer to different reference sizes.
Follow the evidence.
Information checked 2026-09-07. Ride and fit descriptions use brand information and published reviews where available; matching categories are our editorial interpretation.
- adidas product details Official identity, intended use and listed specifications. The linked market may differ from the US.
- US price and buying options Core Black / Iron Metallic / Carbon; selected colorway sale, originally $255.
Official weight approximately 200 g in UK 8.5. Brand page labels stack as 'heel 33 mm / 39 mm', an apparent reversed-label error; heel stack omitted.
Know what sits behind the advice.
Product information and editorial guidance help you compare. Catalog details checked 2026-09-07.
From the manufacturer
Identity, intended use, offered widths, and listed specifications. We label these as brand figures; reference sizes can differ.
Read adidas’s specificationsFit and ride notes
Brand information and published reviews inform the descriptions of comfort, fit, and ride. Use these notes to choose pairs to try; your experience can differ.
Our matching categories
Ride labels and recommendation rules are editorial interpretations of the recorded sources. They describe catalog matches and cannot guarantee personal fit.
How the finder choosesA missing specification means “not verified,” not zero. Price and availability need a fresh check at the retailer.
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