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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

Nike Alphafly 3 vs adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Nike Alphafly 3
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Nike Alphafly 3 Picture
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Variants

  • Alphafly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Women - US 7))
  • Alphafly 3 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Women - US 7))
  • Alphafly 3 (Football Grey/Ghost/Persian Violet/Blue Void - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (Football Grey/Ghost/Persian Violet/Blue Void - (Women - US 7))
  • Alphafly 3 (Light Army/Ironstone/Light Khaki/Desert Moss - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (Sail/Crimson Tint/Guava Ice/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Alphafly 3 (Vapor Green/Dragon Red/Stadium Green/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (Volt/Dusty Cactus/Total - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (White/Black/University Red/Habanero Red - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (White/Pure Platinum/Obsidian Mist/Gridiron - (Men - US 9))
  • Alphafly 3 (White/Purple Agate/Vivid Grape/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • 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))

Our Verdict

Nike Alphafly 3

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and Nike Alphafly 3 are both elite-level racing shoes built for long-distance performance, but they deliver distinctly different experiences. The Adios Pro 4 offers slightly better energy return and more cushioning, making it especially well-suited for marathon racing. The Alphafly 3, while also a strong long-distance option, has a firmer forefoot—thanks to its Zoom Air pods—which gives it the edge for shorter events like 5Ks or 10Ks . It’s also more stable laterally, offering a bit more confidence.

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

8.3
8.5
No major differences between these running shoes for marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

8.2
8.3

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Nike Alphafly 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Nike Alphafly 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

200.7 g (7.08 oz)
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Nike Alphafly 3 Stack Height Photo
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.8 mm
39.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

33.4 mm
32.5 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.4 mm
7.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Nike Alphafly 3 3D Model Full Shoe
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

68 mm (2.7")
54 mm (2.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
118 mm (4.7")

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Nike Alphafly 3 3D Model Internal
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

273 mm (10.7")
275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
93 mm (3.7")
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Nike Alphafly 3 Other Features Photo
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Rods
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
8.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

86.0%
89.8%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.5
8.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

88.4%
90.5%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.2
9.1

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Nike Alphafly 3 Heel Cushioning Picture
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.33 J
1.71 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

4.06 J
4.74 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

6.75 J
7.50 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.5
8.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Nike Alphafly 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

0.87 J
1.25 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

2.93 J
3.43 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

5.27 J
5.57 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.6
4.4

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

32.4 N/mm
25.3 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

49.2 N/mm
44.6 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

83.1 N/mm
80.8 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.1
7.4

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

49.0 N/mm
33.9 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

65.0 N/mm
61.7 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

95.7 N/mm
105.2 N/mm
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Nike Alphafly 3

adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

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