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Updated Aug 03, 2026 10:40 AM
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Adidas.com
Heel Stack Height
36.8 mm
Weight
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.5 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
305.5 g (10.78 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance Fresh Foam 520v9
adidas Questar 4
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
Variants
- Fresh Foam 520v9 (Angora/Blue Oyster - (Women - US 7))
- Fresh Foam 520v9 (Black/Black/Black Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- Questar 4 (Cloud White/Iron Metallic/Lucid Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Heel Stack Height
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
Forefoot Stack Height
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
Outsole Arch Width
Outsole Forefoot Width
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
Internal Heel Width
Internal Forefoot Width
Wide Sizing Available
Forefoot Fit: Width
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
Toe TTS Deviation
Forefoot Fit: Height
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
Arch Fit: Width
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
Length Fit
Toe Clearance Photo
Heel Rocker Geometry
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
Heel Apex Position
Heel Rocker Angle
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
Toe Apex Position
Forefoot Rocker Angle
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Primary Foam Type
Secondary Foam Name
Secondary Foam Type
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Width
Thickness
Stretch
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Plate
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Cushioning
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
Forefoot Cushioning
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
Heel Firmness
Heel Firmness Graph
Firmness At 550N
Firmness At 1100N
Firmness At 1900N
Forefoot Firmness
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Firmness At 800N
Firmness At 1300N
Firmness At 2050N
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
Energy Absorbed At 20km
Energy Absorbed At 30km
Energy Absorbed At 40km
Rocker Stiffness
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
Forefoot Bending Force
Heel Compression Depth
Heel Compression Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
Heel Compression At 1100N
Heel Compression At 1900N
Forefoot Compression Depth
Forefoot Compression Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
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