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Heel Stack Height
31.8 mm
Weight
249.4 g (8.80 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 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
Nike Quest 7
adidas Questar 4
The adidas Questar 4 is a better running shoe than the Nike Quest 7. It's much heavier, but it provides far better cushioning and is much better suited to long runs or regular weekly mileage. The Quest 7 is more stable and much lighter, so if you're just looking for a shoe for gym work or occasional short runs, then it's the pick.
Variants
- Quest 7 (Black/Black/Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
- Quest 7 (Black/White/Anthracite - (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
4.5
5.9
Forefoot Stack Height
21.5 mm
31.2 mm
Heel Stack Height
31.8 mm
38.2 mm
Weight
6.4
4.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.5
6.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.4
4.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
249.4 g (8.80 oz)
305.5 g (10.78 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
31.8 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
21.5 mm
31.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
90 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.8")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.83
2.41
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
5.16
3.56
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.8
8.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.4 mm (0.056")
5.9 mm (0.232")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.6 mm (-0.023")
0.7 mm (0.026")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.8
5.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.8 mm (-0.151")
-5.3 mm (-0.210")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-0.1 mm (-0.004")
1.4 mm (0.054")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
7.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
29 mm (1.1")
21 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
20.6%
17.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.8°
22.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.5
7.1
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
39 mm (1.5")
49 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
65.6%
66.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.3°
26.1°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Cushlon 3.0
Cloudfoam+
Primary Foam Type
EVA
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.5 mm (0.1")
2.0 mm (0.1")
Stretch
7.5%
7.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.1
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
9.9 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
25.2 hrs
Time To Dry
34.2 hrs
Water Absorption
6.6
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
48.1%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.6
1.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
66.8%
65.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
1.4
2.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
66.1%
68.1%
Heel Cushioning
5.4
6.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.76 J
2.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.08 J
8.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
11.90 J
15.47 J
Forefoot Cushioning
3.7
7.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
2.61 J
4.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
4.22 J
7.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
6.02 J
11.87 J
Heel Firmness
9.3
9.2
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
58.8 N/mm
65.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
74.1 N/mm
68.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
104.5 N/mm
91.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
10
9.1
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
108.5 N/mm
70.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
145.1 N/mm
87.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
204 N/mm
119 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.5
6.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
3.95 J
7.55 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
3.88 J
7.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
3.84 J
7.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
3.81 J
7.16 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.9
7.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
82 N
85 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
2.5
3.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
48.5%
52.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.7
7.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
12.8 N/mm
8.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
236 N
356 N
Heel Compression Depth
4.3
4.5
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
9.4 mm
8.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
14.8 mm
16.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
18.2 mm
20.8 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
3.1
5.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
7.4 mm
11.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
9.0 mm
14.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
10.1 mm
17.3 mm
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