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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
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New Balance
Weight
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Weight
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 are two racing shoes that are in the same literal weight class (both tipping the scales at around 200g), but the Adios Pro 4 outclasses the Elite v5 in almost all performance metrics, from cushioning to energy return to stability. That said, the New Balance shoe has a slightly more accommodating fit and is also available in a wide version, making it accessible to a wider range of runners.
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))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.7
8.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.2
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.5 mm
39.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.5 mm
30.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
54 mm (2.1")
55 mm (2.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.7")
106 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.08
1.90
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.63
3.48
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.7
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
85.6%
84.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.9
8.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
87.0%
84.6%
Heel Cushioning
8.1
7.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.43 J
3.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.88 J
8.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.98 J
13.82 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.22 J
5.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.47 J
8.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.63 J
12.15 J
Heel Firmness
6.1
6.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
46.7 N/mm
58.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
135.2 N/mm
143.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
344.3 N/mm
328.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.4
8.1
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
105.5 N/mm
103.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
239.4 N/mm
223.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
560.0 N/mm
445.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
7.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.59 J
7.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.44 J
7.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.34 J
7.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.28 J
7.49 J
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