Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios Pro 4vsGel-Kayano 32
The Adizero Adios Pro 4 is a race shoe while the Gel-Kayano 32 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Adios Pro 4 retails for $250 while the Gel-Kayano 32 comes in at $165 — a $85 difference. The Adizero Adios Pro 4 is the lighter shoe at 7.1 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios Pro 4 edges out the Gel-Kayano 32 — 9.3/10 versus 9.2/10.
| Rating | 9.3 / 10✓ | 9.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 7.1 oz✓ | 10.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
