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adidas adiZero RC

Every version of the adiZero RC we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

adiZero RC
78Decent
vs. Median Line
+3

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the adiZero RC rates above 63% of the lines we track.

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Each dot is one version of the adiZero RC, placed by its rating and release year.

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adidas adiZero RC versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
adidas adizero RC 5 2023 8.1 oz (men's) 8mm drop 83 +12 2 —
adidas adizero RC 4 2022 — — — — — —
adidas adizero RC 3 2021 — — — — — —
adidas adizero RC 2 2019 6.7 oz — — — — —
adidas adiZero RC 2017 7.0 oz (men's) 15/9mm stack · 7mm drop 72 — 1 $90 MSRP

5 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. adidas

    adizero RC 5

    83 Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v5 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz (men's) · 8mm drop

    One reviewer calls it surprisingly feather light and quick in workouts.

    adizero RC 5
    Durability 72
    Overall
    83
    Appearance
    80
    Comfort
    80
    Cushioning
    78
    Value
    74
    Durability
    72
    Confidence
    0

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    Pros

    One reviewer calls it surprisingly feather light and quick in workouts.

    Cons

    Durability draws 2.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.

    One reviewer had the sides tear after 50 miles and calls it a waste of money.

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    adizero RC 4

    v4 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    adizero RC 4

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    adizero RC 3

    v3 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    adizero RC 3

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    adizero RC 2

    v2 (2019) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.7 oz

    adizero RC 2

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    adiZero RC

    72 Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz (men's) · 7mm drop

    Light at 6.6 oz on a low 17mm heel stack.

    adiZero RC
    Durability 80

    MSRP $90

    Overall
    72
    Appearance
    80
    Durability
    80
    Value
    80
    Cushioning
    76
    Comfort
    76
    Confidence
    0

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    Pros

    Light at 6.6 oz on a low 17mm heel stack.

    The one reviewer so far is on his fourth pair and says it keeps him healthy.

    Cons

    Cushioning and appearance each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.