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Heel Stack Height
39.5 mm
Weight
92.8 g (3.27 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.5 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
39.8 mm
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
Nike Alphafly 4
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is the better marathon racer than the Nike Alphafly 4 if cost is no concern. It's dramatically lighter while offering even more energy return and protection, giving you a soft, bouncy ride. However, its very high price and limited durability make it difficult to justify for repeated training and racing. The Alphafly 4 is heavier, but it remains highly protective and energetic at a much lower price. Choose the adidas for a single-target marathon; choose the Nike for better value across repeated races.
Variants
- Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 (Cloud White/Core Black/Solar Turbo - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 (Cloud White/Core Black/Solar Turbo - (Women - US 7))
- Alphafly 4 (Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash - (Men - US 9))
- Alphafly 4 (Sea Glass/Laser Crimson/Phantom/Burgundy Ash - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.9
8.4
Weight
9.9
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
9.9
8.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
92.8 g (3.27 oz)
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.5 mm
39.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.0 mm
32.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.5 mm
7.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
3.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.3")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
118 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
2.20
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.29
3.38
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.6
8.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.6 mm (0.062")
-1.6 mm (-0.064")
Toe TTS Deviation
-4.5 mm (-0.178")
-3.5 mm (-0.137")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.9
6.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.6 mm (-0.100")
-4.0 mm (-0.157")
Arch Fit: Width
5.4
6.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.5 mm (-0.257")
-5.2 mm (-0.203")
Length Fit
10
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
4.6
5.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
10 mm (0.4")
14 mm (0.6")
Heel Apex Position
18.5%
18.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
11.5°
15.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
9.0
7.2
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
70 mm (2.8")
48 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
54.7%
63.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
30.3°
25.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
LIGHTSTRIKE PRO EVO
ZoomX LT
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
ZoomX
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
PEBA
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Flat
Sawtooth
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.0 mm (0.0")
1.3 mm (0.1")
Stretch
13.0%
8.5%
Breathability
6.0
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
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Upper Microscope Photo
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Time-To-Dry
9.8
9.4
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
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Time To 30% Dry
1.6 hrs
3.3 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
5.3 hrs
8.6 hrs
Time To Dry
10.1 hrs
14.0 hrs
Water Absorption
9.7
9.4
Dry Weight Photo
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Wet Weight Photo
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Water Absorbed
18.1%
26.2%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.8
8.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
85.9%
83.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.9
8.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
86.9%
84.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.84 J
4.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.75 J
10.18 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.11 J
16.38 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.3
9.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.63 J
5.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.81 J
10.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.31 J
15.29 J
Heel Firmness
4.5
5.5
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
27.8 N/mm
32.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
40.3 N/mm
44.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
59.9 N/mm
65.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
3.5
5.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
37.3 N/mm
46.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
50.9 N/mm
60.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
72 N/mm
83 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.0
8.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.37 J
9.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.20 J
9.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
10.07 J
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.97 J
9.62 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.9
6.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
81 N
77 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.8
8.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
79.3%
72.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.1
8.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.3 N/mm
29.1 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
219 N
292 N
Heel Compression Depth
8.2
7.5
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
19.8 mm
17.2 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
27.3 mm
24.6 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
31.7 mm
28.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
8.6
7.3
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
21.4 mm
17.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
25.5 mm
21.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
28.3 mm
24.8 mm
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