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Vaporfly 4vsAdizero Adios Pro 4
The Vaporfly 4 and Adizero Adios Pro 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Vaporfly 4 retails for $260 while the Adizero Adios Pro 4 comes in at $250 — a $10 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 7.1 oz for the Adizero Adios Pro 4. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios Pro 4 edges out the Vaporfly 4 — 9.3/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10 | 9.3 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $260 | $250✓ | |
| Weight | 5.9 oz✓ | 7.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
