Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 21, 2026 · summarized
NegativeA massive downgrade from the Pro 3, with an energy rod snapping around 100 miles.
Quick note: Some links are affiliate links. We earn a tiny commission if you buy (at no cost to you). Keeps the lights on!

RacingRanked #3 in Racing shoes
Soft, bouncy and fast with a comfier upper than before; the toe box runs narrow, so many size up.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.
Showing 5 reviews mentioning wears out fast Show all
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 21, 2026 · summarized
NegativeA massive downgrade from the Pro 3, with an energy rod snapping around 100 miles.
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 · Jul 10, 2025 · summarized
MixedLoves the Adios Pro 4, but at 205 lb, after just over 100 miles the rods in both shoes broke and click in the forefeet; started a warranty claim.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 4, 2025 · summarized
NegativeRaced in the Adios Pro 4 a handful of times and after under 40 miles noticed an obnoxious clicking sound after a 10k.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 4, 2025 · summarized
NegativeWore the Adios Pro 4 straight out of the box for a half marathon and the stripes had already started peeling off; returned the pair for a replacement.
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.
Plated race-day super shoes and racing flats, ranked by real runners.