
AdidasAdistar 4
Smooth, cushioned, and quietly capable, the adiSTAR 4 brings effortless comfort to both easy miles and uptempo sessions. Supportive yet lively, it’s the max-cushion trainer that’s built to shine beyond expectations.
Details
The Adidas adiSTAR 4 delivers max-cushioned comfort with surprising versatility, offering a smooth and enjoyable ride across the full range of daily paces. Generously cushioned to protect joints during long mileage, it stands out as a rare hybrid — equally at home during slow recovery runs and moderate uptempo efforts.
The responsive REPETITOR foam pairs with a refined rocker geometry to create a gentle rolling sensation that encourages easy, natural forward motion. Meanwhile, the Adiwear rubber outsole delivers reliable traction and strategic durability — keeping the shoe light, efficient, and ready for the miles ahead.
This update focuses on upper improvements only — introducing a mono mesh construction with an adjustable internal fit panel that enhances lockdown without adding weight or altering the popular fit of the previous model. An improved heel structure with balanced padding offers a secure, comfortable hold for confident running from start to finish.
Comfortable, runnable, and delightfully unassuming, the adiSTAR 4 is ready to surprise runners who value plush cushioning and dependable performance for daily training.
MIDSOLE
- REPETITOR foam is tuned to bring a remarkably enjoyable ride that's lightweight, bouncy, and adaptable.
- Rocker geometry promotes quick and easy-rolling running efficiency.
OUTSOLE
- Adiwear rubber provides strategic heel and forefoot coverage for durable grip.
UPPER
- Mono mesh creates the ideal blend of airy breathability and supportive security. Updated heel padding and a minimal internal fit panel deliver just-right comfort.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Adidas Adistar 4 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Max
- Listed weight
- Slightly light for category
- Stack
- Notably high for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably low for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Adistar 4 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9.4oz | 9.6oz | Lighter (42nd percentile) |
| Heel stack | 43mm | 38mm | Higher (87th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 38mm | 31mm | Higher (92nd percentile) |
| Drop | 5mm | 8mm | Lower (7th percentile) |
| Price | $140 | $160 | Lower range (10th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 38mm forefoot stack is 7.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=67).
- Its 43mm heel stack is 5.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 38mm (n=67).
- Its 5mm midsole drop is 3.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=67).


