If you have a wider foot and still want to give the 4D Run a try, I’d suggest sizing up. The upper is relatively stretchy and can expand to accommodate a wider foot, but I’d be concerned about hot spots. My foot runs on the narrower side, but I think wider feet may have some problems, and Adidas doesn’t offer a wide-size option. The 4D Run 1.0 fit true to size for me, and I had no issues with hot spots or blistering. Once you get the tongue right, it will stay in place. It is non-gusseted and tends to bunch up if you try to slip on the shoe instead of lace-up. The step-in feel is quite nice with a substantial insert for extra cushioning and a nicely padded heel collar and Achilles notch which provides exceptional lockdown. It is one of the best uppers I have experienced in a shoe. The upper is made with something called Primeblue, which uses ocean plastic, and is surprisingly stretchy, soft, and breathable. Comfortable and breathableĪdidas uses recyclable material to create this shoe, but don’t let that dissuade you it is extremely comfortable. This is the GTX HOKA version with the Vibram grip, so you would expect this to be a heavier shoe, but it is still lighter than the 4D Run. For comparison, my HOKA Speedgoat 4 is 14 oz (397g). For my size of 12.5 US, it weighs 15oz (425g). The Adidas website lists the weight at 11.2oz for a men’s size 9 and a women’s size 10. The first time I picked up the shoe and held it in my hand, I could feel that it was bottom-heavy, with the majority of the weight residing in the mid and outsole. The 4D Run 1.0 is a fattyĭespite its beauty, the 4D Run 1.0 could stand to lose some weight. This shoe is more fashion than function, in my opinion, much like the Adidas Ultraboost. The TPU heel counter gives it an extra bit of style (blue spirit), and the Primeknit upper is the icing on the cake. The 3D-printed lattice midsole looks extremely modern, especially with how the heel flares out. There are no reflective elements for nighttime running, which is pretty standard for Adidas running shoes. Adidas offers four other colours, and the shoe is being sold as gender-neutral. I received the colour Dash Grey/Signal Coral/Blue Spirit, and I love the combination, especially for summertime. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the moment I pulled the 4Ds out of the box, I was impressed with the style and could not wait to get them on my feet. The technology of the 3D-printed lattice midsole does seem to work at absorbing pressure and adapting to your foot. My times were surprisingly good considering the weight on the shoe, and it did not feel as heavy once you hit your paces. When I was landing on my heels, there was a bit of sinking in feel, and it did not transition well in my strides. The ride is much better if you are a mid to forefoot runner. It was barely noticeable, even when running on bigger rocks. Despite this, I felt low to the ground while running, so I intentionally tried to find some rocks to run on to test if I could feel it underfoot. The midsole is rather substantial, with 28mm in the heel and 18mm in the forefoot. The feeling was firm with a bit of bounce, and it took some time to find my rhythm and get a comfortable cadence.

On my first run, I realised that the 3D-printed lattice midsole was not bouncy like Boost or plush like many maximalist running shoes you find at the weight of the 4D Run. Surprisingly smooth ride in the 4D Run 1.0

These will not do well for you during speed work or fartleks as the weight will prevent you from increasing your cadence as much as is needed. I find the 4D Run 1.0 best suited for medium to medium-long runs, which I consider in a range of 5 to 13 miles. you need a shoe for long-distance running (in this case, consider the Adizero Boston 10)īest for mid to medium-long runs (5-13miles).you’re a new runner or on a budget (the Runfalcon 2.0 is affordable and can double as a lifestyle shoe).prefer lightweight running shoes (the Adidas SL20 is praised for its light and responsive design).runners looking for some stability and protection underfoot.runners who appreciate style as much as function.Your browser does not support the video tag.

Adidas 4d run 1.0 on feet