Adidas Adistar 4 vs Saucony Hurricane 26:
Which to Choose

On paper these two are remarkably close: identical 6mm drops, the same 5/6 cushioning and 5/6 stability scores, no plate in either, and nearly identical weight — the Adistar 4 comes in around 275g and the Hurricane 26 around 272g in a men's US9, so grams won't separate them. Stack height is similar too, with the Adistar sitting a touch taller at the heel (roughly 40mm versus about 38mm) while the Hurricane carries a bit more foam up front. The meaningful differences are in support philosophy and ride character. The Adistar 4 is tuned as stable-neutral: it leans on a dual-density setup (firmer Repetitor+ under softer Dreamstrike+) plus a wide platform and stiff heel to keep a tall midsole composed, so it steadies the stride without actively correcting it — best for neutral runners or very mild overpronators. The Hurricane 26 is a true stability shoe, pairing its incrediLUX A-TPU foam with a firmer PWRRUN heel insert and an exceptionally wide base to guide mild-to-moderate overpronation. On feel, the Adistar's EVA-based foams give a soft but muted, medium-rebound ride that protects tired legs but stays deliberately unhurried, while the Hurricane's TPU-based foam is the livelier of the two — reflected in its edge on responsiveness (4/6 vs 3/6) — making it feel a shade more willing to roll forward. That also shows in range: the Hurricane is comfortable dipping down to 10K, whereas the Adistar is happiest from the half upward on relaxed long-run rhythms. One durability note on the Hurricane: its stated 262g / 41-35mm figures measure closer to 272g and 38/32mm in practice, slightly heavier and lower than advertised.