Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Nike Vaporfly 3
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 3
Adios Pro 4 is the dark horse that broke records, Vaporfly 3 is the proven marathon king — racers win either way.
How They Compare
The things that actually matter 💅
Pick Your Side 💜
Which one stole your heart?
Which One Is For You?
Two amazing products, two different vibes ✨
- You want the shoe that is quietly setting world records
- You prefer a wider toe box for long-distance comfort
- You like supporting the competition against the obvious choice
- You want the shoe that started the carbon plate revolution
- You trust the brand that dominates marathon majors
- You need the confidence of wearing what the pros choose
The Full Story
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The race shoe wars between Adidas and Nike have given us some of the most exciting footwear innovation in history. The Nike Vaporfly 3 is the shoe that changed everything — when Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour marathon barrier, the world realized that shoes could actually make you faster. That carbon plate and ZoomX foam combo became the gold standard overnight. The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 answered back with its own carbon rods and Lightstrike Pro foam, and it has been collecting world records of its own. The Vaporfly feels like it is launching you forward with every step. The Adios Pro feels like it is carrying you along a smooth highway. Both are absurdly fast, both are built for race day only, and both will empty your wallet. The difference comes down to feel: Nike is bouncy aggression, Adidas is smooth efficiency. Either way, your personal best is in trouble.