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adidas Adistar 4 vs Brooks Glycerin Flex

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Runometry Index

Same profile: their indexes compare directly.

adidas Adistar 4

Runometry Index

71/100

Complete index

Train

Versatile

No. 11 of 96 where it would stand among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very good

Cushioning38.2 mm
+45.0 pts
Lightness272 g
+18.3 pts
FoamEVA
+8.0 pts

Brooks Glycerin Flex

Runometry Index

64/100

Provisional index · 80 % read

Train

Versatile

No. 23 of 96 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Below average

Cushioning33 mm
+32.5 pts
Lightness258 g
+23.7 pts
Foam
8.0 pts

Side by side

  • adidas Adistar 4 has 4.9 mm more heel stack
  • adidas Adistar 4 is USD 30 cheaper (MSRP)
Runometry Index
Runometry Index 71/100 64/100
Scored among same for allVersatileVersatile
Price
Catalogue price USD 140 USD 170
Best price found Not specifiedNot specified
Specifications
Weight 272 g 258 g
Drop 5.5 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 40.9 mm 36 mm
Forefoot stack 35.4 mm 30 mm
Midsole foam REPETITOR EVA DNA TUNED
Plate Not specified None
Support same for allNeutralNeutral
Best for
Terrain same for allRoadRoad
Role same for allTrainingTraining
Versions same for allMen's and women'sMen's and women's
Uses Daily training, Easy runs, Long runs Daily training, Long runs

Retailer prices

adidas Adistar 4

Brooks Glycerin Flex

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