Adidas Adizero Dropset Pro vs Adidas Adizero Dropset Elite

The Dropset Pro is the better all-round gym shoe: lighter, cheaper-feeling in no way, and proven across lifting, HIIT and short runs, with a 4.8 rating from 515 owners. The Dropset Elite is a specialist hybrid-racing shoe, built with HYROX champion Tim Wenisch and aimed at people who race. For most shoppers the Pro is the smarter pick; step up to the Elite only if you compete in hybrid fitness racing and want the carbon-infused Energy Rim.

• Choose the Dropset Pro if you want one shoe for lifting, circuits, sprints and everyday training, and you value a wide size run and a strong owner rating.
• Choose the Dropset Elite if you race hybrid fitness events like HYROX and want the fastest, most stable shoe adidas makes for that format.