Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios Pro 4vsSonicblast
The Adizero Adios Pro 4 is a race shoe while the Sonicblast is a speed trainer shoe. The Adizero Adios Pro 4 retails for $250 while the Sonicblast comes in at $180 — a $70 difference. The Adizero Adios Pro 4 is the lighter shoe at 7.1 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Sonicblast. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios Pro 4 edges out the Sonicblast — 9.3/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.3 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.1 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
