Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 vs Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

+ Praised

Fast, smooth and easy to roll through at half-marathon and marathon pace, with a softer feel than the Pro 4 that several reviewers find more natural and forgiving.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

+ Praised

A light, energetic racer with a forceful rocker suits sustained efforts from 5K to marathon, though its very stiff forefoot can feel harsh or limiting for some runners.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

+ Praised

Plush, protective foam front and back that holds up deep into long races, even with less stack than the previous version.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

+ Praised

The PEBA-based foam provides a soft, protective heel and responsive toe-off for longer races.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

− Criticised

The main weak point: a very snug, low-volume fit with a narrow arch and shallow toe box, plus modest breathability and, for one tester, a slick sockliner.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

± Divisive

The airy, lightweight upper generally locks down well, but the tapered fit and thin tongue may trouble wider feet or runners sensitive to lace pressure.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

− Criticised

The most serious complaint, with several testers seeing chunks of exposed lateral forefoot foam wear away within 50 miles, though others report only minor abrasion.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

± Divisive

The rubber outsole is holding up for some testers, but exposed foam and lab abrasion results raise concerns about wear for a premium racer.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

+ Praised

LIGHTTRAXION and Continental rubber grip well on wet and dry roads, a clear improvement on the Pro 4, though smooth wet metal still needs care.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

+ Praised

The updated outsole provides dependable grip on wet and dry road surfaces.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

± Divisive

The filled-in arch and carbon rim make it far more planted than the Pro 4 and stable enough for most marathoners, but heel strikers and runners who need a steady platform still find the narrow, soft heel wobbly.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

± Divisive

A wider midfoot and sidewalls improve guidance over the previous version, though the narrow, high stack remains less stable than many racers.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5

± Divisive

Some call $275 fair for a lighter, faster super shoe, while others say the price rise is hard to justify given the durability problems and the Pro 4 on discount.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

± Divisive

Some reviewers consider it a major step forward and strong value for a top racer, while others say the price remains high for performance that trails leading competitors.