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adiZero RC

adiZero RC
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

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

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Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Ranks above 63% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Value

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Appearance

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 61% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 43% of shoes

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adidas adiZero RC
adidas adizero RC 5
HOKA Clifton 9
adiZero RC
adizero RC 5
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.6 oz M Lightest
—
8.5 oz M
Stack
17/11mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
6mm
—
5mm
Release
2017
2023 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
—
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (63%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (55%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (43%)
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (66%)
Below average (23%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (61%)
Above average (65%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (65%)
Average (46%)
Good (74%) 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