Nike Alphafly 3 vs adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4: Which Running Shoe Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jun 16, 2026 03:32 PM

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Heel Stack Height 39.8 mm

Weight 200.7 g (7.08 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 6.4 mm

Plate Carbon Fiber

Heel Stack Height 39.5 mm

Weight 197.5 g (6.97 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 7.0 mm

Plate Carbon Fiber Rods

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Our Verdict

Nike Alphafly 3

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and Nike Alphafly 3 are both elite-level racing shoes built for long-distance performance, but they deliver distinctly different experiences. The adidas shoe offers slightly better energy return and more cushioning, making it especially well-suited for marathon racing. The Nike shoe, while also a strong long-distance option, has a firmer forefoot, thanks to its Zoom Air pods, which give it the edge for shorter events like 5Ks or 10Ks. It's also more stable laterally, offering a bit more confidence.

Variants

Alphafly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
Alphafly 3 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Men - US 9))

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))

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Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our running shoes test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing

8.2

8.1

No major differences between these running shoes for half/full marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Half/Full Marathon Racing

8.2

8.1

5K/10K Racing

8.1

7.9

Long Run

7.6

7.3

Daily Training

6.3

6.0

Energy Return

8.2

8.8

Bounciness

7.0

8.4

Snappiness

8.2

Roll

7.9

Cushioning

7.8

8.0

True To Size

9.0

8.8

Stability

6.9

5.5

Design

Weight

8.1

8.2

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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Weight

200.7 g (7.08 oz)

197.5 g (6.97 oz)

Stack Heights

Stack Height Photo

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height

39.8 mm

39.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height

33.4 mm

32.5 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop

6.4 mm

7.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop

8.0 mm

6.0 mm

External Shape

3D Model Full Shoe

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width

91 mm (3.6")

82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Arch Width

68 mm (2.7")

54 mm (2.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width

116 mm (4.6")

118 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio

2.29

2.08

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio

3.47

3.63

Internal Shape

3D Model Internal

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Internal

Internal Length

273 mm (10.7")

275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width

59 mm (2.3")

60 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width

90 mm (3.5")

93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available

Forefoot Fit: Width

9.4

9.0

Forefoot Width Photo

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation

-0.8 mm (-0.032")

0.6 mm (0.023")

Toe TTS Deviation

-2.2 mm (-0.087")

-3.9 mm (-0.152")

Forefoot Fit: Height

9.7

8.6

Forefoot Height Photo

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation

-0.8 mm (-0.030")

-2.0 mm (-0.077")

Arch Fit: Width

6.2

5.8

Arch Fit Photo

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation

-5.6 mm (-0.219")

-6.1 mm (-0.239")

Length Fit

Toe Clearance Photo

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry

6.6

7.5

Heel Rocker Photo

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring

16 mm (0.6")

21 mm (0.8")

Heel Apex Position

15.3%

17.1%

Heel Rocker Angle

21.3°

22.8°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry

6.7

8.2

Forefoot Rocker Photo

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring

45 mm (1.8")

61 mm (2.4")

Toe Apex Position

66.4%

64.2%

Forefoot Rocker Angle

26.6°

30.2°

Foam

Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name

ZoomX

Primary Foam Type

PEBA

Secondary Foam Name

N/A

Secondary Foam Type

N/A

Laces

Laces Picture

Lace Type

Sawtooth

Width

6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness

1.2 mm (0.0")

Stretch

10.5%

Other Features

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

Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return

8.2

8.7

Heel Compression Video

Heel Energy Return

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Heel Energy Return

82.0%

85.6%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return

8.2

8.9

Forefoot Compression Video

Forefoot Energy Return

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Forefoot Energy Return

82.2%

87.0%

Heel Cushioning

7.6

8.1

Heel Cushioning Picture

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Heel Cushioning

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N

3.82 J

4.43 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N

9.18 J

9.88 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N

14.96 J

14.98 J

Forefoot Cushioning

8.0

7.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture

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Forefoot Cushioning

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N

4.68 J

5.22 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N

8.55 J

8.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N

13.10 J

11.63 J

Heel Firmness

7.4

5.8

Heel Firmness Graph

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N

38.8 N/mm

32.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N

52.3 N/mm

45.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N

75.9 N/mm

68.4 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness

7.9

6.6

Forefoot Firmness Graph

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N

57.0 N/mm

49.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N

73.1 N/mm

67.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N

99 N/mm

96 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

7.8

7.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km

8.41 J

7.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km

8.33 J

7.44 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km

8.27 J

7.34 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km

8.24 J

7.28 J

Rocker Stiffness

7.9

7.8

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Preview Graph

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker

117 N

111 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

8.0

8.8

Forefoot Bending Video

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

71.3%

79.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

9.5

7.8

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

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Forefoot Bending Resistance

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

41.6 N/mm

20.5 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force

484 N

269 N

Heel Compression Depth

6.3

Heel Compression Graph

Preview Graph

Heel Compression At 550N

14.2 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N

21.0 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N

25.0 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth

6.1

Forefoot Compression Graph

Preview Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N

14.0 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N

17.8 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N

20.6 mm

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