adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

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Updated Nov 24, 2025 06:08 PM

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Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 are both highly cushioned, forgiving carbon-plated marathon shoes, but they take different routes to performance. The adidas offers a more efficient racing performance for most runners thanks to its lower weight and more energetic Lightstrike Pro midsole, delivering a responsive and fast feel. The Mizuno, however, uses a unique, aggressive geometry with a prominent stack height in the midfoot area that creates a strong rolling sensation, especially effective for midfoot strikers, making it a great option if that rocker complements your stride.

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Variants

  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Cloud White/Core Black/Silver Mettalic - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Grey Two/Lucid Red/Grey - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • Wave Rebellion Pro 3 (Neo Mint/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Wave Rebellion Pro 3 (Neo Mint/Black - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

8.7
8.3

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.9
7.9

Weight  

8.2
7.4

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

8.2
7.4

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Weight 
 

197.5 g (6.97 oz)
222.0 g (7.83 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.5 mm
41.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.5 mm
34.3 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
6.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
4.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Outsole Heel Width 
 

82 mm (3.2")
83 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

54 mm (2.1")
72 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.7")
112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.08
2.01

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.63
3.27
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber Rods
Carbon Fiber
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.7
8.2

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

85.6%
82.0%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.9
7.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

87.0%
80.3%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.1
9.9

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.43 J
5.95 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.88 J
14.06 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.98 J
23.47 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.8
8.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.22 J
5.13 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.47 J
9.33 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.63 J
14.26 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

6.1
3.2

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

46.7 N/mm
34.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

135.2 N/mm
81.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

344.3 N/mm
170.0 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.4
6.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

105.5 N/mm
87.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

239.4 N/mm
170.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

560.0 N/mm
327.1 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.0
8.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.59 J
8.91 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.44 J
8.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.34 J
8.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.28 J
8.49 J

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

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