How does the new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 stack up. Honest opinion after 42km of mixed running.

[@realstradman]

good insight. cheers!👍🏻👍🏻

[@aerovespr]

Nice review, but you mixed up pronate (turn inward) and supinate (turn outward) 5:00

[@keepingittrue74]

@@aerovespr sorry I always get those 2 confused. My apologies. You are correct. Thanks for the heads up.

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

I have a slight supination, so it's good to know the design is suited for me.

[@keepingittrue74]

Hi. I just want to clear up something. I got confused between pronation and supination in the video sorry. I land with a foot strike on the outside of the shoe so the shoe helps straighten your foot strike. That's supination. Pronation is when you foot caves in on the inside of the shoe. This is where you will find an issue with the shoes increased cut out which exacerbates this form of foot strike. Link here which explains it better, www.healthline.com/health/bone-health/whats-the-difference-between-supination-and-pronation#:~:text=Supination%20and%20pronation%20are%20terms,forearm%20faces%20down%2C%20it's%20pronated

[@jkc877]

What's recommended for slightly slower non-pro runners 3:30 and slower? NB SC Elite V4? Superblast 2?

[@keepingittrue74]

@@jkc877 hi and thanks for the question. Novablast 5, Adios Pro 3, Boston 12 is a great option on sale at the moment, Vapor Fly 3 there are so many to choose. But if your a 3.30 runner no reason the AP4 won't work you should be fine. I guess it's all trial and error and what you want in your trainer. Superblast is a great option as well

[@minimumtrade]

AP3 was the peoples supershoe. The AP4 is now a tool for advanced athletes only. I have 3 prs of AP3. Will have to look elsewhere moving forward.

[@keepingittrue74]

@@minimumtrade unfortunately it's not only Adidas. The Asics metaspeed paris series, the new endorphin pro from saucony have all gone semi pro to pro runners leaving the majority of runners who actually pay for their shoes without options unless you have stocked up on the previous version. I just don't understand the shoe companies these days.

[@robbristle5642]

@@keepingittrue74. What are you talking about? That makes absolutely no sense at all.

[@edlorenz1552]

I have both the AP 4 and AP3. I do not think the AP 4 is an improvement. Different yes, improvement no. Maybe the tongue is an improvement on the 4. Additionally, the 4 is a bit smaller in fit. My regular size 9 in an AP3 fits, but just barely in the 4. If you are coming from a tight AP3 you might as well size up in the AP4.

[@keepingittrue74]

@@edlorenz1552 hi there and thanks for watching and your comment. That is true. The AP4 is a different shoe. There are vey little similarities between the AP3. I think it depends on the sock you wear regarding fit. My 12US ran a tad long on the AP3 but it allowed me to wear a thick sock whereas the AP4 I'm in.my preferred sock medium weight in a US12. I think the last is the same it's just that the AP3 had no rear padding on the heel right at the point which made it feel loose.

[@Kaisersozze]

A lot of people go half a size up in the AP4 if you read/watch reviews. I did and it fits great.

[@mandomandorukot]

how do you compare the grip of the outsole with puma grip?

[@keepingittrue74]

@@mandomandorukot Hi there thanks for the question and watching my content. I have run in the Deviate Nitro 2 and Nitro Elite 2 and in the dry it's much of a muchness. Although in the wet or slick surfaces the Puma grip is superior. The AP3 outsole though was my favorite in dry conditions it had so much bite. This new outsole I feel is too soft and after 95km is showing wear. It is much lighter but it's sacrificing grip and durability. Not sure this is the right direction. It may take Adidas a few goes before they nail this outsole material as it's a totally new compound.

[@mandomandorukot]

@keepingittrue74 It seems I'll have to go with the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 for durability without compromising on weight. You deserve my like and subscribe sir!

[@keepingittrue74]

@@mandomandorukot After running in the AP4 I have ordered the Nitro 3. I feel that's a better all round shoe.

[@6LJOE]

Nice shoe

[@ordinaryuser4985]

sizing between AP4 and AP3. do i need to size up in AP4?

[@keepingittrue74]

Hi. AP4 runs true to size. No need to size up 😃

[@ordinaryuser4985]

@@keepingittrue74 and this is the funny thing about adios. NB - 10.5. Nike - 10.5. Puma - 10.5. AP3 - 9.5. so i should get 10.5 for AP4, right?

[@buntyboomboom2978]

No, I'm a heel striker and 100kg. Was planning to buy it in Jan for my first Marathon in March

[@keepingittrue74]

Hi there. That's great news doing your first marathon congratulations on that. Look this is just my opinion. You should watch some other reviews as well before you make a final decision. I hate to be the one to discourage a fellow runner in buying a product. If you have strong calves and ankles and can control the really soft landing in the heel then you should be ok. Also I think shoe size makes a difference as bigger sizes have more stack. If you're a 9 or 10US you should be ok. I can only comment on my style of running and my shoe size.

[@buntyboomboom2978]

@ Thanks for the feedback and kudos to your review and channel 👊🏼

[@David-cg7ms]

i don't know the Adios pro 4 but they are soft, Adios pro 3 or Prime X strung seems to be more suitable for your weight

[@keepingittrue74]

@David-cg7ms I agree. I think Adidas developed the Pro4 from the feedback they got from their elite athletes and the learnings from the Pro Evo 1. Adidas athletes have been asking for a more compliant foam out of the box for years to rival zoom x and Adidas have finally delivered in the Pro4 but it has left a lot of heavier set runners without an Adios other than the Pro3

[@surfshack2]

Your legs are too hairy

[@keepingittrue74]

@@surfshack2 lol yes I do, I'm European and am 50 years old comes with the territory but thanks for your comment and watching my content hope you like and subscribe 😀

[@surfshack2]

@ No biggie, just making a joke. 😆

[@keepingittrue74]

@@surfshack2 I know that 😂😂😂😂😂 but I do have some damn hairy legs

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