New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 vs adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

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Updated Oct 30, 2025 08:35 PM

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  1. Recommended in 1 article:
  2. Marathon
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  2. Marathon

Our Verdict

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 are both high-performance super shoes, but they cater to slightly different needs. The adidas shoe is the better pure racing option: it's lighter, more energetic, and more efficient overall, making it ideal for runners chasing peak performance. The New Balance shoe, while still race-ready, offers more stability and a wider, more accommodating fit, making it a strong choice for runners who want solid race-day performance without compromising on comfort or support.

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Variants

  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Cloud White/Core Black/Silver Mettalic - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Grey Two/Lucid Red/Grey - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.1
8.7

Weight  

6.8
8.2

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.1
8.9

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.8
8.2

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

239.9 g (8.46 oz)
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Stack Height Photo
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.5 mm
39.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.9 mm
32.5 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.7 mm
7.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 3D Model Full Shoe
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

74 mm (2.9")
54 mm (2.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

111 mm (4.4")
118 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.17
2.08

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.09
3.63

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

270 mm (10.6")
275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.8")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Other Features Photo
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Rods
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.2
8.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

81.9%
85.6%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.1
8.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

81.4%
87.0%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.8
8.1

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.77 J
4.43 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.44 J
9.88 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.67 J
14.98 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.3
7.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.23 J
5.22 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.07 J
8.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.24 J
11.63 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
6.1

Heel Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Firmness
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

52.1 N/mm
46.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

120.0 N/mm
135.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

270.5 N/mm
344.3 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
8.4

Forefoot Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Firmness
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

92.4 N/mm
105.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

197.5 N/mm
239.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

378.0 N/mm
560.0 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4
7.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.99 J
7.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.88 J
7.44 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.81 J
7.34 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.76 J
7.28 J

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

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