Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Adidas Supernova Rise 3
We haven't tested Adidas Supernova Rise 3 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
These do different jobs: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 is a race shoe, Adidas Supernova Rise 3 a daily trainer. The question is which fits your rotation, not which is better.
Adidas
Adizero Adios Pro 4
Check priceReview Pulse · Strongly positive · 88/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning, criticise the stability and split on the upper and durability.
Adidas
Supernova Rise 3
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 75/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning and split on the upper.
The differences that matter
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 is 64 g lighter.
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 has 3 mm more foam under the heel.
- Adidas Supernova Rise 3 has the higher drop (8 mm vs 6 mm).
- Only Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 has a carbon plate.
- Adidas Supernova Rise 3 costs $110 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
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 Supernova Rise 3
Praised
A smooth, mildly rockered daily ride that is comfortable at easy and long paces, but feels flat and sluggish when the pace lifts.
Cushioning
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 Supernova Rise 3
Praised
Dreamstrike+ provides protective, slightly soft cushioning for daily mileage without turning into a max-cushion shoe.
Upper
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 Supernova Rise 3
Divisive
The Primeweave upper is soft and secure, but the low-volume toe box and inconsistent sizing split testers.
Durability
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 Supernova Rise 3
Praised
The Lighttraxion outsole and foam hold up well over daily miles, though the heel padding is less robust.
Grip
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 Supernova Rise 3
Praised
Lighttraxion rubber grips dry roads and light paths well, with only minor slip on wet pavement.
Stability
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 Supernova Rise 3
Praised
A wide platform, sidewalls and support rods make this neutral trainer unusually stable.
Value
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 Supernova Rise 3
Praised
At $140 it is a strong value for a durable, stable daily trainer.
Which one to choose
Choose Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want more foam under you
- you like a lower drop
- you want a carbon plate
Reviewers recommend it for
- Marathon and half marathon racing
- Runners who want a soft, bouncy super shoe
- Racing from 5K to the marathon
Choose Adidas Supernova Rise 3 if…
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a higher drop
- price matters
- its stability is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Daily training
- Easy and long runs
- Walking and standing
Specifications
- Category
- Race shoe
- Daily trainer
- Price
- $250
- $140$110 less
- Weight
- 200 g64 g lighter
- 264 g
- Drop
- 6 mm2 mm lower drop
- 8 mm
- Stack
- 39 / 33 mm3 mm more stack
- 36 / 28 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Not reported
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- Lightstrike Pro
- DREAMSTRIKE+
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE