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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 Debuts Lighter with Energy Ring
The German brand's supershoe brings Pro Evo innovations, weighs 177g, and lands in Brazil for R$ 2,199.99.
Adidas unveiled the Adizero Adios Pro 5 during Berlin Marathon race week. The supershoe replaces carbon rods with Energy Ring technology, cuts weight by 12%, and boosts energy return. Here are the full technical specs and pricing details.
Officially unveiled during Berlin Marathon week—a race the German brand has partnered with for over three decades—the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 arrives to revamp the brand's flagship racing supershoe lineup. The model incorporates technological elements developed for the Pro Evo 3, the shoe worn by Sebastian Zacher when breaking the two-hour barrier in an official marathon, aiming to deliver greater lightness and mechanical efficiency to runners.
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From Carbon to Energy Ring: What Changed in the Build
The main evolution in the Adios Pro 5 lies in its internal midsole architecture. The traditional carbon rods have made way for the Energy Ring, a continuous structure framing the foam. Out on the run, this setup places more foam directly under the soles of the feet, providing increased stability and a noticeably smoother stride transition.
Beyond the midsole overhaul, the upper was redesigned to be lighter and more breathable, improving thermal comfort over long-distance races. Underneath, the Continental rubber outsole features a new traction pattern engineered for efficient grip without adding unnecessary weight.
Weight, Energy Return, and Pricing in Brazil
On the scale, the numbers stand out: the Adios Pro 5 weighs roughly 177 grams, representing a 12% weight drop compared to the Adios Pro 4. Alongside the weight reduction, Adidas reports a 9% increase in energy return per stride. In Brazil, the shoe hits shelves at a suggested retail price of R$ 2,199.99.
During analysis on Radar Stemma, commentators noted that weight reduction is one of the most practically impactful factors for endurance athletes. Unlike theoretical propulsion metrics that vary based on individual biomechanics, the measurable weight savings on the scale deliver direct mechanical relief across the 42 kilometers of a marathon.
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