adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4

The PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 4 and adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 are both marathon racing shoes, but they take different approaches. The PUMA is lighter and has a more approachable platform, with a more continuous midsole design that avoids the large cutout underfoot found in the adidas. That gives it a more straightforward feel while still delivering a very efficient ride. It has more ground feel in the forefoot due to the lower forefoot stack. The adidas, on the other hand, has a more aggressive racing geometry, a lower drop, and carbon rods instead of a carbon plate. Its forefoot feels bouncier, especially for runners who load the front of the shoe well, but its cutout and more pronounced rocker make it feel less conventional underfoot than the PUMA.