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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3
Nike Vaporfly 3
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Weight
218.3 g (7.70 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Weight
188.0 g (6.63 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3
Nike Vaporfly 3
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 and the Nike Vaporfly 3 are both elite-level racing shoes, but they take different approaches to performance. The Adios Pro 3 offers a higher stack height, and more overall cushioning, creating a plush and dynamic ride. However, these factors also contribute to its heavier weight, whereas the Vaporfly 3 is much lighter, keeping things nimble and efficient. Both shoes lean toward the unstable side, but the adidas still has the edge for stability, making it a slightly safer choice for runners who struggle with lateral support at high speeds.
Variants
- Adizero Adios Pro 3 (Cobalt Blue/Zero Metalic/Lucid Lemon - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios Pro 3 (Core Black/Zero Metalic/Spark - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios Pro 3 (Crystal White/Night Metallic/Linen Green - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios Pro 3 (Pink Spark/Aurora Met./Sandy Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Black/Black/Oatmeal/Metallic Gold Grain - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Medium Ash - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Electric Pack - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Laser Orange/Citron Pulse/Sail/Hyper Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Mint Foam/Sunset Tint/Barely Volt/Sail - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Multi-Color/Volt/Hyper Pink/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Crimson Tint/Guava Ice/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Crimson Tint/Guava Ice/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Glacier Blue/Volt - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Olive Aura/Volt/Glacier Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Volt/Scream Green/Barely Volt/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Black/University Red/Habanero Red - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Dk Smoke Grey/Particle Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Sea Coral/Pure Platinum/Topaz Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Vivid Purple/Purple - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Vivid Purple/Purple Agate/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.3
8.2
Weight
7.6
8.5
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
29.4 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.6
8.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
218.3 g (7.70 oz)
188.0 g (6.63 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.1 mm
37.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
29.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.4 mm
8.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.5 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Arch Width
59 mm (2.3")
52 mm (2.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
107 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.09
1.97
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.59
3.64
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
267 mm (10.5")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
55 mm (2.2")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
8.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
82.0%
84.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.4
8.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.2%
83.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
6.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.52 J
3.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.58 J
7.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.94 J
12.53 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
6.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.01 J
3.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.57 J
6.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.22 J
9.39 J
Heel Firmness
5.7
7.3
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
49.7 N/mm
66.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
114.6 N/mm
152.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
274.4 N/mm
348.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.2
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
100.5 N/mm
136.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
217.9 N/mm
280.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
507.1 N/mm
556.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.74 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.67 J
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