Runometry Index
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A minimalist shoe: it is judged on other grounds, no index.
Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
adidas Adizero RC 6
- Latest version (2025)
- 3 mm lower drop
- 8 mm less under the heel
adidas Adizero RC 5
- Previous version (2023)
- 3 mm higher drop
- 8 mm more under the heel
- Also made for: Marathon
Runometry Index
Each shoe is scored against the shoes of its own profile, from published facts only.
adidas Adizero RC 6
adidas Adizero RC 5
Runometry Index
56/100
Go fast in training
Without a plate
No. 19 of 31
Value for money: Excellent
- Lightness200 g
- +55.7 pts
- Cushioning22 mm
- +0.7 pts
- Foam
Side by side
- adidas Adizero RC 6 has a 3 mm lower drop
- adidas Adizero RC 5 has 8 mm more heel stack
Criterionadidas Adizero RC 6adidas Adizero RC 5
Runometry Index
Runometry Index Not specified 56/100
Scored among Not specified Without a plate
Price
Catalogue price Not specified USD 100
Best price found Not specifiedNot specified
Specifications
Weight 169 g 200 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam LIGHTSTRIKE same for all
Plate None Not specified
Best for
Terrain Road same for all
Role Training & racing same for all
Versions Unisex Not specified
Uses Tempo runs, Intervals Intervals, Tempo runs, Marathon
Retailer prices
adidas Adizero RC 6
adidas Adizero RC 5
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
Brooks
Hyperion 3
- Weight 233 g
- Drop 8 mm
- 5 colours
- Close to adidas Adizero RC 5: same terrain, same category, same role
ASICS
Hyper Speed 5
- Weight 212 g
- Drop 7 mm
- Close to adidas Adizero RC 5: same terrain, same category, same role
- Weight 278 g
- Drop 8 mm
- Close to adidas Adizero RC 6: same terrain, same category, same role
Puma
Propio Nitro
- Weight 142 g
- Drop 4 mm
- Close to adidas Adizero RC 6: same terrain, same category, same role