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Heel Stack Height
27.1 mm
Weight
173.1 g (6.10 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Heel Stack Height
28.4 mm
Weight
126.1 g (4.45 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Adios 9
ASICS METASLEEK
The ASICS METASLEEK and adidas Adizero Adios 9 are both lightweight, unplated performance trainers with energetic, grounded rides. The ASICS is lighter and returns more energy, making it better suited to top-end speed. The adidas is still a perfectly capable option if you want to log mileage in a light, grounded shoe that usually retails for a much lower price point. Unless you're an elite runner who wants a more refined execution of a similar concept, the adidas is the better option for most people.
Variants
- Adizero Adios 9 (Cloud White/ ore Black/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios 9 (Cloud White/ ore Black/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- METASLEEK (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- METASLEEK (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.8
6.0
Weight
8.9
9.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.4
4.8
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.5
4.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.9
9.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
173.1 g (6.10 oz)
126.1 g (4.45 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
27.1 mm
28.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
19.5 mm
20.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
8.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
71 mm (2.8")
70 mm (2.8")
Outsole Arch Width
68 mm (2.7")
65 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
108 mm (4.3")
105 mm (4.1")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.69
2.46
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
5.43
5.25
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
268 mm (10.6")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
54 mm (2.1")
Internal Forefoot Width
88 mm (3.5")
88 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
9.7
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.4 mm (0.056")
0.3 mm (0.010")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
-1.6 mm (-0.064")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.2
7.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.131")
-3.3 mm (-0.129")
Arch Fit: Width
6.7
6.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.9 mm (-0.194")
-5.5 mm (-0.215")
Length Fit
5.0
7.0
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.8
3.3
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Heel Spring
23 mm (0.9")
6 mm (0.2")
Heel Apex Position
21.5%
15.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.0°
8.5°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.7
5.5
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Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
37 mm (1.5")
Toe Apex Position
67.7%
57.9%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.0°
18.6°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
Lightstrike Pro
FF TURBO2
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Flat
Sawtooth
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.3 mm (0.1")
1.2 mm (0.0")
Stretch
5.0%
11.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic Shank
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.9
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
80.1%
84.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
81.7%
81.6%
Heel Cushioning
4.7
6.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.94 J
3.45 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.40 J
7.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
9.70 J
12.06 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.4
5.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.05 J
3.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
4.78 J
5.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
6.60 J
7.91 J
Heel Firmness
8.9
8.5
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
47.0 N/mm
44.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
68.1 N/mm
60.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
103.0 N/mm
90.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.8
9.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
82.2 N/mm
79.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
113.6 N/mm
106.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
163 N/mm
151 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.4
4.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
3.86 J
5.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
3.78 J
5.24 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
3.72 J
5.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
3.68 J
5.08 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.0
4.4
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
31 N
35 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.5
4.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
58.6%
54.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
3.6
2.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
4.0 N/mm
1.1 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
163 N
157 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.4
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
12.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
18.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
21.0 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.2
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
10.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
12.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
13.5 mm
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