Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v6:
Which to Choose

Start with how close these two actually are: identical 6/6 pace and responsiveness, matching 5/6 cushioning, and the same low 2/6 stability on a narrow, neutral platform that feels tippy at a jog and only settles once you're genuinely racing. Stack heights are near-mirror images — the Elite v6 sits at 40mm heel / 32mm forefoot, the Pro 4 at 39mm heel / 33mm forefoot — so neither gives up meaningful cushioning. Weight is a wash in practical terms: the Elite v6 comes in around 190g and the Pro 4 around 200g in men's samples, both exceptionally light for the category. The differences that matter are in character. The Adios Pro 4's dual-layer Lightstrike Pro PEBA feels soft yet lively, with carbon-infused EnergyRods rather than a single rigid plate, producing a plush, tipping-forward, rocker-driven ride; its lower drop (in the 5–6mm range) keeps you toward the forefoot. The SuperComp Elite v6 uses firmer supercritical Infinion foam over a full-length carbon Energy ARC plate and a midfoot cutout, giving a firm-and-lively, snappier, more aggressively propulsive feel off a taller 8mm drop. That translates to use case: both span 10K–marathon, but the Pro 4's sweet spot is the full marathon, where its softer foam saves your legs over the final miles, while the Elite v6 peaks at the half, rewarding an efficient footstrike with a quicker, firmer snap.