Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 vs ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
Two popular shoes in the same category, compared on measured geometry. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 539/35 mm · toe rocker 44 % · heel bevel 8 %
- ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo40/35 mm · toe rocker not measured
Which suits you
| If you want | Pick | Because |
|---|---|---|
| More cushioning under the heel | About the same | 39 vs 40 mm heel stack |
| More under the forefoot | About the same | 35 vs 35 mm forefoot stack |
| A lower drop | Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 | 4 vs 5 mm drop |
From the values below, with differences inside measurement noise shown as about the same. This describes the shoes, not what is right for your feet; comfort in the first few runs decides.
| Metric | Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 Racing · Road | ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo Racing · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 4 mmStated | 5 mmDerived |
| Heel stack | 39 mmStated | 40 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 35 mmStated | 35 mmStated |
| Weight | 173 gStated | 159 gStated |
| Toe rocker | 44 %est. | — |
| Rocker radius | 54 %est. | — |
| Rocker rise angle | 27 degest. | — |
| Rocker angle at toe | 55 degest. | — |
| Toe tip over ground | 56 mmest. | — |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 70 %est. | — |
| Toe spring (relative) | 23 %est. | — |
| Heel bevel length | 7.7 %est. | — |
| Heel bevel height | 11 mmest. | — |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | — | 114.9 mmMeasured |
| Midsole width (heel) | — | 75 mmMeasured |
| Toe box shape | 72 %est. | — |
| Interior forefoot width | — | 90.5 mmMeasured |
| Toebox width | — | 70.1 mmMeasured |
| Longitudinal stiffness | — | 69Derived |
| Midsole firmness | — | 44Derived |
| Plate | Carbon composite | Carbon plate |
| Primary foam | Lightstrike Pro (PEBA + ATPU dual layer) | FF Leap + FF Turbo Plus |
| List price | $275 | $270 |
Key differences
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5's heel-to-toe drop is 4 mm, 1 mm lower than ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's 5 mm.
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5's heel stack is 39 mm, 1 mm thinner than ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's 40 mm.
- Forefoot stack is about the same: 35 mm for Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5, 35 mm for ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5's weight is 173 g, 14 g heavier than ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's 159 g.
Read more about both shoes
We measure the shape. For how they feel over many miles, and for lab tests of cushioning, grip and fit:
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5
- Believe in the Run · tester review
- RTINGS · lab test
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
- Believe in the Run · tester review
- RTINGS · lab test
- RunRepeat · lab test
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