Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 vs Nike Alphafly 3
We haven't tested Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
Adidas
Adizero Adios Pro 5
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 81/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning, criticise the upper and durability and split on the stability and value.
The differences that matter
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 is 21 g lighter.
- Nike Alphafly 3 has the higher drop (8 mm vs 4 mm).
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 costs $10 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
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.
Nike Alphafly 3
No Review Pulse yet.
Cushioning
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.
Nike Alphafly 3
No Review Pulse yet.
Upper
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.
Nike Alphafly 3
No Review Pulse yet.
Durability
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.
Nike Alphafly 3
No Review Pulse yet.
Grip
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.
Nike Alphafly 3
No Review Pulse yet.
Stability
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.
Nike Alphafly 3
No Review Pulse yet.
Value
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.
Nike Alphafly 3
No Review Pulse yet.
Which one to choose
Choose Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you like a lower drop
- price matters
- its ride is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Half marathon and marathon racing
- Midfoot and forefoot strikers
- Runners who want a softer, more forgiving super shoe
Choose Nike Alphafly 3 if…
- you like a higher drop
Specifications
- Category
- Race shoe
- Race shoe
- Price
- $275$10 less
- $285
- Weight
- 177 g21 g lighter
- 198 g
- Drop
- 4 mm4 mm lower drop
- 8 mm
- Stack
- 39 / 35 mm
- 40 / 32 mm1 mm more stack
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Carbon plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- LIGHTSTRIKE PRO
- ZoomX
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE