We rated it 1 out of 5, where 1 is the most flexible. One more point in favor of sizing down is the shoe's highly flexible heel. On its official product page, Adidas actually recommends that you grab a half-size down for a snugger fit. It means that the Adidas 4DFWD has promising durability.īecause of its stretchy knit upper, this kick can become too loose over time. In our experience, the outsole's firmness is proportional to its durability. Based on our durometer measurement, it is 9% harder than average. The rubber compound also turned out to be impressively firm. Indeed, we measured the rubber layer at 4 mm while the average for road shoes is 3.4 mm. Even though it is not the famous Continental rubber that is often used by the brand, the outsole still delivered. The shoe is lined with a generous layer of rubber that instills confidence. Theres a play of textures throughout, creating a highly visual statement of fluid lines and bold details just look at the heel. You see it on the tooling, which is an innovative and supremely comfortable mix of 4D technology and EVA cushioning. Not just the design, but the attitude too. An MSRP of $200 is significantly more expensive than the average $130 for Adidas running shoes.Įxpect well over 500 miles from the Adidas 4DFWD Everything gets hyper-charged on the adidas 4D Krazed Shoes. Its weightiness in the area of pricing is a valid cause for concern too. We found that the outriggers on the sole really help in making the shoe feel more stable. Given the shoe's tricky midsole design, having a wide and stable base is essential to prevent the runner from wobbling. Stability is not compromised in the 4DFWD The average among running shoes is 4.5 mm. This is right at the average of daily running shoes.Īs for the heel-to-toe drop, we measured it at 8.9 mm, which is also typical for this category.ĭisclaimer: All of our stack measurements are taken with the insole included.Ĭhecking the insole thickness in the heel area, we found that it is well-cushioned at 4.7 mm. But based on our caliper measurements, the midsole is 33.3 mm thick in the heel. Measuring stack height is also tricky with the 4DFWD. After 20 minutes in the freezer, we found that this Adidas shoe firmed up by 21%. However, when the lattice construction comes to life on the run, it creates a very plush underfoot sensation.īut keep in mind that in cold weather, the midsole will get firmer. Our measurement shows that the 4DFWD is 33% firmer than average. Please take our durometer measurement with a grain of salt given that this is not a foam. Measuring the shoe's cushioning softness was quite a challenge. Your browser does not support the video tag.

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