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Smoother and steadier than its predecessor, closer to a super trainer; some find the fit narrow.
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Showing 4 reviews mentioning great for long runs Show all
YouTube · Alex Rosen · Sep 29, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAbout 80 miles across easy runs, 400s and race-pace work. They enjoy the feel at race pace and longer distances and plan to race a marathon in a half size up, since their usual size fit short. The exposed energy rim cut their ankle when they clipped it with the other shoe, and while their outsole showed no real wear, they say anyone worried about the exposed-foam degradation others report should pick a different shoe.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Karl Fernandez, Thomas Neuberger · summarized
PositiveA great marathon pick with a more natural, freeform feel, and its lighter weight beats the Pro 4 on the road. One tester has full confidence in it. Runners who want an aggressive, on-your-toes plated feel may be slightly disappointed.
Blog · Fordy Runs · summarized
Mixed'Very good, not great': the ride is excellent, confident, stable and made for the marathon. But chunks were missing from the outsole after 50 miles, which he calls unacceptable. The lockdown is annoying and the upper average, so at this price it feels compromised.
Blog · T3 – Kieran Alger · summarized
PositiveA really good, consistent performer with smooth, efficient energy return that still protects when you're struggling, which he leaned on when his race went wrong. Not the punchiest carbon shoe (the Metaspeed Edge and Fast-R3 have more bite), but more accommodating for a wider range of runners.
Most runners find the adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 comfortable and stable, with a roomy toe box and good upper, and a smoother, more stable ride than the Pro 4. Some say it feels more like a super trainer, with firmer foam and modest snap. Durability concerns and a narrow fit for some are the main downsides.
Of the 26 reviews with a clear verdict, 58% are positive, 35% mixed and 8% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (4 reviews), blisters (3 reviews) and wears out fast (3 reviews). For example: Little foam wear, but not aggressive, and the narrower toe box numbed their pinky toe; the Pro 4 held pace easier.
We collected and summarized 26 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, 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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