Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5: A Lighter, Faster Race Shoe

Adidas has launched the Adizero Adios Pro 5, a lighter, more affordable race shoe. Priced at $330, it offers a 4 mm drop and 39 mm/35 mm stack. The shoe weighs 177 g and features LightStrike Pro foam for nine percent more energy return.

The upper material, Lightlock 2.0, provides a snug fit, though some users report slight sliding in the toe box. The midsole, with its carbon-infused Energyrim, offers stiffness without added weight. Runners report a bouncy, smooth sensation underfoot. Read more gear coverage.

Despite concerns about durability, the shoe's outsole shows good performance after 35 km. Ideal for marathon or half-marathon training, the Adizero Adios Pro 5 promises a lightweight, energetic feel. Related: Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo: A $500 Trail Running Shoe.

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Adidas introduces a lighter, more affordable race shoe with impressive energy return. Adidas has launched the Adizero Adios Pro 5, a lighter, more affordable race shoe. Priced at $330, it offers a 4 mm drop and 39 mm/35 mm stack. The shoe weighs 177 g and features LightStrike Pro foam for nine percent more energy return.

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Runner World published this brief on October 13, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 13, 2026.

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