The Adidas Adios Pro 4 features some major updates from its predecessor, and under the very expensive and exclusive Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, which is primarily aimed at elite runners, the Adidas product line as the best carbon plate running shoe for the masses The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 will be positioned as the best carbon plate running shoe for the masses
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 will be available in January 2025 and will cost $250, the same as the Adios Pro 3 This is considerably cheaper than Adidas' top racer for elite runners, the Pro Evo 1, which costs $500
I hope to test the shoe for review before its full launch in January, but at first glance, there are many reasons to be excited about the Adios Pro 4
Given the price of the Pro Evo 1 and its infrequent release, I was hoping that the Adios Pro 4 would bring some of its design elements into a more accessible shoe for non-elite runners The rocker of the Adios Pro 4 is positioned similarly to that of the Pro Evo 1 and is intended to increase running efficiency and push the runner forward with every step, allowing him or her to maintain pace deeper into the race
The Adios Pro 4 is listed as weighing approximately 7 ounces for men and 6 ounces for women, a significant decrease from the Adios Pro 3 That is despite the fact that the Adios Pro 4 still has a similar stack height of 39mm at the heel and 33mm at the forefoot, and has Adidas' Carbon EnergyRods running through it and a resilient Light Strike Pro foam midsole This is despite
This suggests that Adidas has retained the shoe's elasticity while significantly reducing weight, which is always welcome in racing shoes Most of the weight reduction comes from the upper and outsole Speaking of that upper
The upper of the Adios Pro 3 was a problem for many runners It was a scratchy design that sometimes caused uncomfortable chafing, especially during prolonged competitions The Adios Pro 4 features a new Light Lock upper made from a woven mesh that is very lightweight, yet designed to hold the foot in place for fast running, and appears to have removed some of the features that caused irritation, especially around the bottom of the laces
Not a cheap shoe by any means, the Adios Pro 4 is priced at $250, the same as the Adios Pro 3 This is a relief, considering that the price of running shoes has skyrocketed in the two years since the Adios Pro 3 was released In particular, top racing shoes like the Pro Evo 1 come with extravagant price tags
The Adios Pro 4 may be more accessible than the Pro Evo 1, but it remains an expensive shoe designed for serious runners to use on race day Another shoe released today (September 25) is the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, which incorporates the design features of the Pro 4 and Pro Evo 1 into a lightweight shoe without the carbon energy rods
It should be a fun and springy shoe for both training and racing At $150, the Adizero Evo SL is much cheaper than Adidas' top racers; it will be available in limited quantities on October 15, followed by a full launch in March 2025
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