Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios Pro 4vsSC Elite v5
The Adizero Adios Pro 4 and SC Elite v5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Adizero Adios Pro 4 retails for $250 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $15 difference. The Adizero Adios Pro 4 is the lighter shoe at 7.1 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios Pro 4 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.3/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.3 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 7.1 oz✓ | 7.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
