adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 vs On Cloudboom Strike

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3

On Cloudboom Strike

The On Cloudboom Strike and the adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 are similar in weight but differ in performance. The adidas is more energetic, delivering a higher level of energy return and a more propulsive feel, making it particularly well-suited for shorter-distance racing. In contrast, the On is more cushioned, providing better underfoot protection and making it a stronger option for marathon racing, where preserving leg freshness is a priority.

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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))
  • Cloudboom Strike (Limelight/Wolf - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudboom Strike (Limelight/Wolf - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

8.3
8.1

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber Rods
Carbon Fiber

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4
8.6

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.6
7.9

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

218.3 g (7.70 oz)
207.2 g (7.31 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Stack Height Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.1 mm
39.7 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.7 mm
35.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.4 mm
4.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.5 mm
4.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 3D Model Full Shoe
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On Cloudboom Strike 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

82 mm (3.2")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
64 mm (2.5")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.09
2.16

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.59
3.14

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 3D Model Internal
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On Cloudboom Strike 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.9")
274 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
59 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.6
9.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Forefoot Width Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.2 mm (0.085")
0.1 mm (0.004")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

0.4 mm (0.016")
3.6 mm (0.142")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

9.5
8.4

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Forefoot Height Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.1 mm (-0.041")
-2.1 mm (-0.082")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.9
9.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Arch Fit Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.0 mm (-0.080")
2.4 mm (0.096")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Toe Clearance Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.2

Heel Rocker Photo  

On Cloudboom Strike Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

22 mm (0.9")

Heel Apex Position 
 

23.7%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

17.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.9

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

47 mm (1.9")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

23.1°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Other Features Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber Rods
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.2
8.2

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Heel Energy Return
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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

82.0%
81.7%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
8.1

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Forefoot Energy Return
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.2%
81.5%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.8
8.0

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Heel Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.52 J
3.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.58 J
9.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.94 J
16.52 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.9
9.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Forefoot Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.01 J
5.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.57 J
10.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.22 J
15.04 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.7
7.1

Heel Firmness  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Heel Firmness

Heel Firmness Graph  

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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

49.7 N/mm
39.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

114.6 N/mm
50.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

274.4 N/mm
71.8 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.2
5.1

Forefoot Firmness  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Forefoot Firmness

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

100.5 N/mm
46.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

217.9 N/mm
60.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

507.1 N/mm
84 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4
8.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.00 J
9.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.84 J
9.46 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.74 J
9.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.67 J
9.35 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.0

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

43 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.7

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

78.1%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.2

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

24.2 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

290 N

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