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Smoother and steadier than its predecessor, closer to a super trainer; some find the fit narrow.
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.
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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.
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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