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adiZero RC

adiZero RC
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (81/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.6 oz
Release
2017
MSRP
$90
Stack Height
17mm heel - 11mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (81/100)

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Overall

Very good (81/100)

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 62% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (83/100)

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Very good (83/100)

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Scores better than 67% of shoes

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Value

Very good (82/100)

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 65% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 57% of shoes

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Appearance

Very good (80/100)

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Very good (80/100)

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Scores better than 57% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 45% of shoes

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adidas adiZero RC
adidas adizero RC 5
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
adiZero RC
adizero RC 5
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.6 oz M
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Stack
17/11mm
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Drop
6mm
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7mm
Release
2017
2023 Q2
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (62%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (57%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (45%)
Above average (70%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (67%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (58%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (65%)
Average (46%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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AdiZero RC

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

5/5

Overall

The shoe has been outstanding for me. Currently, I am working on my fourth pair. I had found a shoe in the Hagio that kept me healthy, and the Boost models make my achilles cry. So imagine my disappointment when Adidas discontinued the Hagio's. But the Adizero RC has proven to be an even better choice. In spite of the thin outsole, the shoe has averaged about 500 miles before it needs to be replaced, significantly more than I would get out of the hagio. The midsole - particularly the forefoot - has held up exceptionally well, and the uppers hold up exceptionally well. The only drawback is having to order them from Great Britain, but the price is right. Great shoe, one of my all-time favorites.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5