Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Adidas Hyperboost Edge

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

+ Praised

Soft, bouncy and quick at race pace, with a pronounced forefoot rocker and strong energy return; it feels less punchy than the Pro 3 and awkward at easy paces.

Adidas Hyperboost Edge

± Divisive

A bouncy, rockered max-stack ride with a lively forefoot, but the clunky heel divides testers.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

+ Praised

The plush Lightstrike Pro midsole protects the legs over long races and is softer than the Pro 3, though the foam is expected to lose some bounce after about 100 miles.

Adidas Hyperboost Edge

+ Praised

The thick Hyperboost Pro stack provides outstanding impact protection for daily miles, long runs and recovery days.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

± Divisive

The light, soft upper and padded tongue are a big improvement, but the fit is narrow and tapered, runs about half a size small, and causes toe pressure or nail damage for several testers.

Adidas Hyperboost Edge

− Criticised

A secure Primeweave upper that is stiff, low-volume and rough against the skin, with a collar that irritates some ankles.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

± Divisive

Outsole rubber coverage is excellent and lab wear is low, but the thin toe box mesh scores poorly and the softer foam is expected to fade faster than the Pro 3.

Adidas Hyperboost Edge

+ Praised

The full-coverage Lighttraxion outsole and resilient foam show very little wear after 50 miles.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

+ Praised

Lighttraxion and the Continental forefoot patch give excellent wet and dry road grip, though wet metal and gravel remain slippery.

Adidas Hyperboost Edge

+ Praised

Lighttraxion rubber grips dry and wet roads well, with enough traction for smooth paths.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

− Criticised

The wide forefoot is stable, but the narrow heel and soft foam make the midfoot and rearfoot unsettled, especially for heel strikers and late in a race.

Adidas Hyperboost Edge

± Divisive

The broad outsole helps for such a tall shoe, but the soft foam and minimal heel bevel make it less planted than firmer trainers.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

+ Praised

At $250 it undercuts most flagship racers and matches the Pro 3's price, making it one of the better-value super shoes despite the fit and durability caveats.

Adidas Hyperboost Edge

± Divisive

At $200 it is fair for a durable max-cushion trainer, though the upper issues and clunky heel weaken the case.