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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Picture
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Picture
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  3. For Women
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Variants

  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Cloud White/Core Black/Silver Mettalic - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Grey Two/Lucid Red/Grey - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • Wave Rebellion Pro 3 (Neo Mint/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Wave Rebellion Pro 3 (Neo Mint/Black - (Women - US 7))

Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 are both highly cushioned, forgiving carbon-plated marathon shoes, but they take different routes to performance. The adidas offers a more efficient racing performance for most runners thanks to its lower weight and more energetic Lightstrike Pro midsole, delivering a responsive and fast feel. The Mizuno, however, uses a unique, aggressive geometry with a prominent stack height in the midfoot area that creates a strong rolling sensation—especially effective for midfoot strikers—making it a great option if that rocker complements your stride.

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

8.5
8.0

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.8
7.9

Weight  

8.3
7.4

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

8.3
7.4

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

197.5 g (6.97 oz)
222.0 g (7.83 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Stack Height Photo
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.5 mm
41.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.5 mm
34.3 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
6.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
4.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Full Shoe
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

82 mm (3.2")
83 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

54 mm (2.1")
72 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.7")
112 mm (4.4")
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Internal
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Other Features Photo
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber Rods
Carbon Fiber
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.7
8.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

89.8%
87.6%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.8
7.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

90.5%
84.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

9.1
9.8

Heel Cushioning Picture  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Cushioning Picture
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.71 J
1.94 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

4.74 J
6.05 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

7.50 J
10.23 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.4
8.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.25 J
1.00 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.43 J
3.08 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

5.57 J
5.43 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.4
2.3

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

25.3 N/mm
23.4 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

44.6 N/mm
32.8 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

80.8 N/mm
53.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.4
7.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

33.9 N/mm
43.1 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

61.7 N/mm
64.6 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

105.2 N/mm
95.4 N/mm
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

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