5 Reasons Why Adidas Pro 4 Is Better Than Pro 3

[@iamaaronsmith]

Youve grown so much as a reviewer, enjoyed this!

[@AubreyRunning]

Thanks a ton! I don’t take such kind words lightly. There have been times I wanted to quit but thankful that I didn’t

[@Stickybutton]

True on the Pro 3 uppers. Blisters over the first lace hole. Started lacing by skipping that and it was all good. However, the heel lock was still an issue and decided to buy the Metaspeed Edge Paris instead.

[@AubreyRunning]

Yeah I have heard so many horror stories but have to say that the changes they have made are exactly what was needed

[@skobodabaws8946]

it's shit dt lacing ,still stiff even after 400km😢

[@vegasteam7785]

This is exactly what I wanted to know. Subtle differences but good to know on V3 vs V4. I have V2 and V3 currently but it looks like I’ll be getting V4! Great info thank you!

[@AubreyRunning]

I loved both of them, the v2 was my first and I loved the v3 more but now love the v4 even more

[@JS-Treadmill-Running]

Good video 👍 There are pictures online of the Pro 4 after Berlin. Which looked like the midsole had run several hundreds of km compared to the Pro 3 after a Marathon. Which I have a hard time believing. How does the midsole look on your pair after your Marathon 🤔 And how do you rate its durability 🤔

[@edwinpepito1498]

Hi Jacob 😊 Adidas No.1🎉

[@AubreyRunning]

Oh no, mine are holding up pretty well to be honest. I think it will all be personal but I actually love how they feel. There is a cushion in them that I always look for in running shoes especially race day shoes

[@JS-Treadmill-Running]

@@AubreyRunning Thank you for your reply 👍 Good to hear 🙂 As I wrote, I also found it very difficult to believe the truthfulness of those pictures. At least if it was after a marathon. I know they don't use the same likestrike Pro, but my Prime X version 1 which had run over 1300 km looks almost like a new pair of shoes compared to the pictures I saw of the Pro 4 after Berlin.

[@Ghimlioak]

Thanks for the comparison Aubrey. Unfortunately the Pro 4 will get out to lately for my Toulouse Marathon on the 10th of November. But I still have the Metaspeed Sky Paris ready to run it.

[@AubreyRunning]

Yeah it’s a shame the release is so late. This is a great show and I think they wanted to take advantage of the Berlin marathon event

[@irunremy4567]

Great video I have 4 😊pairs of the 3 😳🤫 also got my PB in the 3.. 5K PB 💪🏿

[@AubreyRunning]

4 pairs… love that! What colours

[@irunremy4567]

@@AubreyRunning White.. Black and Yellow.. Red… ..Purple and Mint green so that’s 5 😳🤣🤫🤦🏿‍♂️

[@berthein5476]

Kinda funny how shoe makers never do upper updates during a shoes run. Its probably the easiest thing to adress. Saw you got the tattoo haha. Congrats again. Hope we get to race together at one point

[@peterledrew2556]

Yes upper on the Pro 3 would be all I needed for a bigger runner. You can change things on a shoe that aren't improvements for many people.

[@AubreyRunning]

The tattoo had to be done… this was simply life changing and I had never felt such a great sense of achievement from running like this

[@ayowser01]

I thought the latest "M" designated pro 3 meant that the upper is changed.

[@simonhodgson4941]

I've got the 3's and your right about the upper. It's took my first marathon and about 3 half's to get them comfortable but I do love them now and the mid sole and grip are amazing. Will definitely consider some 4's when these are finished.

[@AubreyRunning]

Or even get more 3s as they will get cheaper

[@EBoone503]

If I was in the market for yet another shoe, this one has me interested. My first pair of running shoes was the adidas supernovas and I remember loving those shoes. I really should give Adidas a look-see one of these days. Good vid- congrats on all the success Aubrey!

[@AubreyRunning]

You’re a gem! Simple as that! Thank you so much for being here

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

Here's to 16K subs 🍻 and many more. Very well deserved.

[@AubreyRunning]

Thank you so so so much! It’s actually crazy looking back at it from the start. I’m so happy with it all

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@@AubreyRunning You are blessed.

[@ADiaz-sf5bl]

Congrats on the marathon pb bro. Can't wait to see you go above and beyond.

[@AubreyRunning]

A race at a time. A block at a time. We are creating memories that will live forever. How are you getting on with your journey

[@ADiaz-sf5bl]

@@AubreyRunning unfortunately I contracted COVID. My "engine" feels heavy and clogged. Still hoping to make my marathon debut at the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon in January.

[@jonnny_]

awesome editing in the intro

[@AubreyRunning]

Thank you very much brother!

[@Marvinvccosta]

Great content bro! Pro 3 are my favourite shoes, important comparsion

[@AubreyRunning]

It’s genuinely my pleasure…. I am genuinely loving my journey here

[@inkysteve1983]

I’m getting it! Big fan of the pro3!

[@AubreyRunning]

The Pro 4 is legit… especially if you just look at it as its own shoe in its own right

[@mfcc1084]

My problem with the Pro 3 upper is getting a locked-in fit while getting a good heel lockdown. I usually solve this by using thicker socks but getting the right upper fit takes time in the Pro 3. Aside from that, everything in the Pro 3 is great. I love it and I have 3 pairs of it. I'm glad that the Pro 4 improved the upper. I got a good lockdown but I still did the runners knot just like in the Pro 3s. The midsole is softer. It's like a broken-in LSP right out of the box and it has a softer ride than the Pro 3. The grip of the Lighttraxion rubber is excellent. My first run in the Pro 4 is a very rainy 10km race and I never slipped. Everything about the Pro 4 so far is great. My concern is that softer Lightstrike Pro. I am a heavy runner and usually I bottom out soft foams like the ZoomX of the VF3. The durability is also a concern for me because they gave it full rubber coverage in the outsole probably to protect it. In conclusion the Pro 4 made the right updates. It has improved the Pro 3's most glaring weakpoint: the upper. This will be enjoyed by a lot of runners in my opinion. Congratulations to your Berlin Marathon finish! Keep up the good work and sorry for this long comment. 😅

[@AubreyRunning]

Very good feedback on the shoe… let’s get you a channel! Cheers for the Berlin Marathon Kidos. I agree with you… the only thing to prove now is durability which we will start to see very soon.

[@paulmulks]

Can't wait to get my hands on that version 4!! Nice tattoo as well by the way 😜

[@AubreyRunning]

Let’s go Paul, what you doing next brother? I need to get more tattoos done but the forearm only has space for world majors 😝😝😝

[@paulmulks]

@AubreyRunning They big enough for all 6 haha 💪🏻 I did a 50k Ultra yesterday bro so I'm proper feeling sorry for myself today, the stairs have been a true enemy 😂 Next on the list for me is a Remembrance half-marathon next month, and then I'm running the Salisbury Plain trail marathon on the 7th December which is the last effort for 2024 😁 What about you, got much booked before end of the year?

[@jw_asia]

Spot on Aubrey. Tks for sharing, you!

[@AubreyRunning]

You’re welcome and it’s my Pleasure

[@Maximilian745]

Hi. man a prsonaly for you adios pro 4 or gara carbon ? i need your opinion

[@AubreyRunning]

I’d say pro 4 purely based on price but the Gara carbon is available now 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@CorGP]

The only issues I have with the 3 is keeping the laces tied. A lace swap fixed that.

[@AubreyRunning]

Oh really? I never had that issue, I just had heel slip issues

[@CorGP]

@@AubreyRunning So, I have space in the heel but haven’t had issue with slippage. I ordered a half size up because I have more wide and voluminous feet. The width is excellent, not sure if going true to size would be the same.

[@runnersjourney]

i' m your big fan 😁

[@AubreyRunning]

Thank you so much sir! This means a lot

[@peterledrew2556]

The upper and laces could have easily been updated in the 3 and it would have been perfect for many. Not a fan of softer shoes and really don't think this will be an improvement in stability and ride for quite a number of average bigger runners. The pro 3 durability was unmatched as the midsole actually kept getting better and better and not too soft. Change a shoe to be softer like this and it won't be better for many. I expect to see this play out in reviews after the initial excitement and hype. But we'll see I'll remain open minded to seeing how it goes for everyone paying for the new ones.

[@AubreyRunning]

I think you raise a good and fair point and one that people must indeed consider. In my view, I don’t think the changes they have made makes it unstable at all but that’s just to me (a massive max stack shoe fan). Having ran in both, I prefer the 4 over long distances

[@peterledrew2556]

@@AubreyRunning a softer shoe is inherently more unstable so that's one con in comparison to Pro 3. I think the width helps the Pro 4 to compensate for that just as it helped the Pro 3 but I just feel like brands going with a softer new super foam isn't the answer for many. I'm here for the opinions and thoughts though and will see what unfolds before I decide on spending a lot of money on pro 4. Good to hear you and some others love it so far.

[@AubreyRunning]

@@peterledrew2556 yes sir… I agree. I think the wide base, the rods and overall construction mitigates that very well. This one is definitely not an unstable ride

[@peterledrew2556]

​@@AubreyRunningyes and the improved upper must add up to a better foot hold I imagine, adding some stability. I have some credit on my Adidas account so I'll be considering them in 2025.

[@aveenmahabal]

I really like the Lightstrike Pro on the Prime Strung 2 and Adios Pro 3. They seem like they will last 600km. The reason I wont buy Nike Alphafly/Vaporfly is that their foam lasts just 200km. I hope this new AP4 Light strike pro which you say is soft is not like the Nike and with poor longevity.

[@AubreyRunning]

We will have to see, I’m not sure at this point, all I know is that it feel great but as you say… for how long

[@TolunayOrkun]

It was nice to see your progression from "Aubrey the very average runner", to "Aubrey the average runner" to "Aubrey the runner". As for AP3 vs AP4, while I see it is a nice evolution but it is not an EVO 1. It is surprising that it took a long time (after a failed AP4 in 2023). The shoe does have the looks of AP EVO and while AP4 has a more airy formulation of Lightstrike Pro, it has none of the foam used in EVO 1. There were prototypes that showed a layer of that EVO foam but final product does not have any of it. I wonder how many Adidas Elites will actually move to AP4 (other than training purposes) because it will be inferior to EVO 1. On the other hand, for non-elites, AP4 offers an incremental value but when AP4 is finally available beyond this Berlin marathon initial limited release, AP3 will be a better value. Oh, BTW, one thing to clear about your other video. The outsole of AP4 only has Continental Rubber in the red/orange piece. The rest is not continental rubber. It is Lighttraxion rubber. Not as grippy but probably a bit lighter (and hopefully a bit more durable)

[@AubreyRunning]

I’m so grateful for people like you! You add more much more to what I do and I appreciate that. Thank you very much for this contribution and also the insight you add… I hope other read your comment

[@bluewrighty]

What socks are you wearing during this video? Thanks

[@AubreyRunning]

These are adidas adizero socks which were customised for the Berlin marathon

[@bluewrighty]

Thank you!

[@skobodabaws8946]

although I got my marathon PB in adios Pro 3, lacing is a mess ,it hurts my Achilles, it's stiff,only responds on hilly terrain (for me though )! it's a work horse though

[@AubreyRunning]

Honestly speaking, I still love my pro 3s. They feel like a completely different shoe to and I love them for that

[@MarkoFirez]

Let's go Aubrey

[@AubreyRunning]

Let’s go Marko!!!! Thank you

[@jorgitobahtez3186]

Adidas cancelled my order so I got the 3s for the races this year. Was abit annoyed 😒

[@AubreyRunning]

I hear you, I have to say though… the 3 is still a beast of a running shoe

[@jorgitobahtez3186]

@@AubreyRunning I honestly don’t have that much of an issue with the upper, laces on the other hand 😒.

[@toi3213]

That midsole looks beat up after just 1 race.

[@AubreyRunning]

Nope, in my view they look and feel just right especially compared to the 3s… just my view

[@DwaynePretorius]

I'm just scared of how much the adios 4 will cost. The amount of them they gave away to influencers will have to be recouped somewhere 😂

[@AubreyRunning]

I don’t think it’s moving from the current cost but will confirm.

[@aayusharora2459]

It is same price confirmed by adidas representative video is on believe in the run channel

[@harry1583]

They updated everything but the laces. 🤨

[@AubreyRunning]

I genuinely believe there is more to updates but I wanted to call out the ones that I tangible notices and therefore made a difference.

[@tombola4046]

Adidas is really making you guys push hard pre sale on these things 😂😂

[@AubreyRunning]

The beauty of what I do… is no one makes me do anything. However, if you love running and love reviewing shoes… this stuff is a no brainer

[@tombola4046]

@@AubreyRunning good work bro, enjoy the content as always 👍

[@normanrexopena5080]

YES IN JESUS NAME I PRAY AMEN ✝️🙏😇

[@AubreyRunning]

Amen 🙏

[@henya2409]

It's really embarrassing.

[@AubreyRunning]

🤷🏾‍♂️

[@AdrianCarreon-m1x]

Man these issues are all accurate on my end, this video just got me reasons why pro 4 would be the next buy 🫡

[@AubreyRunning]

Great shoes for sure but also to be fair… there will never be a better time to buy the pro 3 than when the 4s come out