What is the difference between adizero and adizero prime

Derek: I wear US9. As stated in the review. The Prime X is really more of a trainer equivalent to the Adios Pro and not a racer per se. If you like the Adios Pro as a racer then definitely consider the Prime X as a more durable, more cushioned trainer version.

I would get the same size for both models, though the fit of the Prime X is a bit more relaxed. The Prime X is significantly bouncier and softer and noticeably less stable compared to the Boston.

Both have similar fits and outsole characteristics so it mostly comes down to how much stability you like in your trainers. The rocker mechanism is actually more prominent in the Boston than the Prime X for me.

This may come as a strange comparison, but the Sky has a similar kind of forefoot softness to the Prime X, with the Prime X having a slightly denser sort of bounce.

I think fans of the Sky can also consider the Prime X as a trainer equivalent, though take note that the Prime X has a traditional 10mm drop with the Sky 5mm.

GlideRide has a softer underfoot feel than Prime X and both shoes have a similar degree of ground feel or lack thereof. Prime X has a more springy forward guiding ride to it and you will find it easier to up the pace in the Prime X. Overall, I prefer the ride of the Prime X. Huge price difference though. One of the few shoes that can challenge the Prime X for price, and stack. The Prime X will be an easier shoe to run in for heel strikers. The weight difference is significant, and I think for racing purposes and speed work, the Alphafly would still be the better option.

Prime X would be better for easy runs and daily training. Battle of the super trainers here. Prime X also has much better outsole grip, especially on wet surfaces.

The fit of the Prime X is significantly more relaxed so people who find the Tempo too snug will definitely want to try the Prime X. The difference is quite stark once you try to go up a mild incline in both shoes. Both shoes are about the same length, but Invincible has a snugger fit feel in the heel and midfoot. Invincible is much softer and mushier underfoot, but has about the same amount of heel stability as the Prime X for me as the softness is sort of cancelled out by the lower stack in the invincible and its broader platform at the rear.

Add in the superior outsole and I definitely prefer the Prime X as the more versatile and fun shoe to use. RC2 has a snugger heel and midfoot, but the toebox is similar volume to Prime X. RC2 is softer and smoother through transition, as the Prime X has a denser bounce to it. The overall balance of RC2 is better with Prime X having a more bottom heavy sort of feel.

Prime X has the better outsole in terms of grip for me. If you can only have one shoe, definitely get the considerably lighter RC Elite 2. Hard to believe it now when we were salivating over the cushioning of the TC just a year ago, but the Prime X has much less ground feel and better cushioning than the TC. Even harder to believe that the 2 shoes are almost the same weight! The TC is one of the few shoes with a more unstable heel than the Prime X, but this is once again cancelled out by the lower stack of the TC.

Overall, I think the TC is a more versatile shoe that feels easier to do some speed work in. Both shoes use very unstructured uppers so fit and lockdown are quite similar. If you have limited options or just one shoe, then TC is the better choice.

While both shoes look like they have similar uppers, the fit is surprisingly different. Prime X has a more relaxed and wider fit, yet seems to be easier to dial in than Deviate Nitro. Prime X is significantly softer and more cushioned, but less snappy when you want to pick up the pace.

With the Deviate Nitro costing much less, I think it is the more versatile overall option, but the ride is much more special and enjoyable in the Prime X, especially for longer and easy runs. Prime X has the more relaxed fit all round. Both shoes have a similar denser sort of bounce to the foam, but Prime X has noticeably less ground feel due to the higher stack.

Prime X is also more unstable in the heel than MaxRoad due to the higher stack. That said, the forefoot of the Prime X seems to be more predictable as it has more continuous outsole rubber coverage compared to the podded outsole and midsole below of the MaxRoad 5.

MaxRoad 5 is less forgiving at moderate and easy paces for me, and neither shoe is my preferred choice for uptempo work. Overall, Prime X is the better shoe. You can almost get 2 pairs of MaxRoad for a pair of Prime X. Post a Comment. Add Content. Send content. Contact Us.

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