Adidas Women's Adizero adios Pro 4 Road Running Shoes
The adidas adios Pro 4 features a brand new wraparound LIGHTLOCK upper design that holds your foot in place with comfort and breathability.In the outsole another new feature sees a LIGHTTRAXION outsole designed to minimise weight without sacrificing grip. A patch of Continental rubber in the forefoot gives proven traction at toe off.Within the midsole the ENERGYRODS 2.0 are sandwiched between updated LIGHTSTRIKE PRO, which provides more energy, is lighter weight, and provides a slightly more squidgy sensation improving your comfort.It has also taken learnings from their phenomenally successful Pro Evo elite athlete shoe, moving the rocker point back to 60% for a more aggressive, and ultimately faster forward roll, giving you even more speed and efficiency through each stride.
adizero Adios Pro
Carbon Plate
They create the firmer feel that fast racers are looking for and help to guide the foot through your stride, providing a touch of extra support. They can also help create a rocker feel, with the stiffness allowing the shoe to pivot – as the toe goes down, the heel must come up, easing you into your next stride.
Although stiff, they do flex, providing an energised pop of forward momentum as the plate fights to retain its shape.
Each brand, and almost every shoe, uses a plate differently. Different shapes, thicknesses, and designs are used to prioritise a different aspect of performance. Some aim exclusively to guide the stride, while others focus solely on propulsion.