adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Nike Vaporfly 4

The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and Nike Vaporfly 4 are both elite super shoes, but they feel optimized for different races. The adidas leans more toward long-distance racing, pairing a highly bouncy, plush midsole with carbon rods to keep the ride cushioned and efficient as fatigue builds over longer efforts. The Nike shoe shifts the focus toward shorter, faster racing, feeling lighter and lower to the ground, with a snappier, more responsive sensation that suits 5K and 10K racing particularly well. It can still work up to the half-marathon if you're efficient and don't rely on extra cushioning.