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adidas Adizero Adios 9 vs ASICS METASLEEK

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending StiffnessHeel Compression DepthForefoot Compression Depth
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adidas Adizero Adios 9
ASICS METASLEEK 
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Updated Jun 16, 2026 03:32 PM

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Track

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Track

Heel Stack Height
27.1 mm
Weight
173.1 g (6.10 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Heel Stack Height
28.4 mm
Weight
126.1 g (4.45 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
None

Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Adios 9

ASICS METASLEEK

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  • Adizero Adios 9 (Cloud White/ ore Black/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Adios 9 (Cloud White/ ore Black/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
  • METASLEEK (Black/White - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

5.8
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Design

Weight  

8.9
N/A

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Weight 
 

173.1 g (6.10 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

27.1 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

19.5 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.6 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

71 mm (2.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

68 mm (2.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

108 mm (4.3")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.69
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

5.43
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

88 mm (3.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.4 mm (0.056")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.088")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.2
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.3 mm (-0.131")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

6.7
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-4.9 mm (-0.194")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

5.0
N/A

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.8
N/A

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Heel Spring 
 

23 mm (0.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

21.5%
Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

21.0°
Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

5.7
N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

40 mm (1.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

67.7%
Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

24.0°
Lock°

Foam 
 

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Locked

Primary Foam Type 
 

Locked

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

N/A

Laces 
 

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Lace Type 
 

Locked

Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Thickness 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Stretch 
 

Lock%

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.9
N/A

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

80.1%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.2
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

81.7%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

4.7
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.94 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

6.40 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

9.70 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

4.4
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.05 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

4.78 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

6.60 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

8.9
N/A

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Firmness At 550N 
 

47.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

68.1 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

103.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.8
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

82.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

113.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

163 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

3.4
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

3.86 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

3.78 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

3.72 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

3.68 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

4.0
N/A

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

31 N
Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

5.5
N/A

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

58.6%
Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

3.6
N/A

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

4.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

163 N
Lock N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

N/A

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Heel Compression At 550N 
 

Lock mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

Lock mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

Lock mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

N/A

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Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

Lock mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

Lock mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

Lock mm

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