Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 11, 2026 · summarized
MixedA cheat code at pace, but the cutout hurt their leg when they slowed and tired.
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Soft, bouncy and fast with a comfier upper than before; the toe box runs narrow, so many size up.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 11, 2026 · summarized
MixedA cheat code at pace, but the cutout hurt their leg when they slowed and tired.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 4, 2025 · summarized
MixedToo unstable in the heel for them, so they only use the Adios Pro 4 on flat courses up to a half marathon, though they like its fit and forefoot ride. At about 100 km they already notice the foam packing out.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 19, 2025 · summarized
MixedThe Adios Pro 4 was brilliant for them at half-marathon pace, but running slower and landing further back injured their posterior tibial, foot and knee.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 10, 2025 · summarized
MixedA 68 kg forefoot striker's 15 km tempo run in the Adios Pro 4: lighter and much more comfortable upper than the AP3 and Boston 12, very soft and bouncy midsole, but a narrower toe box and much less stable than the AP3.
Most runners describe the Adios Pro 4 as soft, bouncy and fast, with a more comfortable upper than the Adios Pro 3. Many go half a size up because the toe box runs narrow, and some get heel blisters or find it less stable. Mainly used for races and long runs.
Of the 110 reviews with a clear verdict, 52% are positive, 27% mixed and 21% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (9 reviews), blisters (8 reviews) and narrow fit (6 reviews). For example: The cutouts and soft foam make their inner ankles sore.
We collected and summarized 110 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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