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Decathlon
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
Weight
134.5 g (4.74 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.1 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Heel Stack Height
37.3 mm
Weight
165.0 g (5.82 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
Kiprun Kipstorm Lab
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 and Kiprun Kipstorm Lab are aggressive racing shoes with similarly pronounced forefoot rockers, best suited to efficient runners. The adidas is the better shoe overall for racing: it's lighter, more cushioned, and more energetic. However, its very limited lifespan makes it practical only for elite runners chasing serious times. The Kiprun gives up some raw performance but remains highly competitive. It's also more durable, making it the more sensible choice for most runners.
Variants
- Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey Two - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey Two - (Women - US 7))
- Kipstorm Lab (Light Neon Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Kipstorm Lab (Light Neon Pink - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.8
8.2
Weight
9.6
9.0
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
37.3 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.9
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
9.6
9.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
134.5 g (4.74 oz)
165.0 g (5.82 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
37.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.1 mm
31.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.1 mm
5.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
3.0 mm
4.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
81 mm (3.2")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
65 mm (2.6")
61 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.06
2.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.27
3.51
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
272 mm (10.7")
272 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
82 mm (3.2")
87 mm (3.4")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.5
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-2.6 mm (-0.103")
2.2 mm (0.085")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.6 mm (-0.103")
-0.5 mm (-0.019")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.6
8.6
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.9 mm (-0.113")
-1.9 mm (-0.076")
Arch Fit: Width
6.0
7.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.8 mm (-0.228")
-4.3 mm (-0.168")
Length Fit
10
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.8
8.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
13 mm (0.5")
26 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
46.0%
16.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
27.3°
29.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
60 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
58.0%
64.4%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.3°
31.0°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
LIGHTSTRIKE PRO EVO
Feather Bounce
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Fluid Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
A-TPU
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Round
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
2.0 mm (0.1")
Thickness
1.2 mm (0.0")
2.0 mm (0.1")
Stretch
5.5%
6.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.3
7.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.5%
79.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.4
8.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
82.9%
80.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.7
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.21 J
4.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.55 J
9.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.38 J
14.58 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.1
8.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.82 J
5.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.45 J
9.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.35 J
14.00 J
Heel Firmness
6.2
6.6
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
36.4 N/mm
34.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
47.4 N/mm
48.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
68.0 N/mm
72.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.6
4.9
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
49.1 N/mm
44.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
62.5 N/mm
59.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
86 N/mm
84 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.9
8.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.24 J
8.99 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.06 J
8.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.95 J
8.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.87 J
8.61 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.8
8.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
155 N
148 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.5
7.3
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
76.3%
66.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.8
7.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
29.0 N/mm
14.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
393 N
289 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.9
6.9
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.1 mm
16.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
23.2 mm
22.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.9 mm
26.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.0
7.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
16.3 mm
18.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
20.8 mm
21.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
23.8 mm
24.4 mm
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