For hybrid performance

Adizero Dropset Elite

Fitness Racing

What the training includes:

Running: race-pace intervals of 1 km and endurance typically up to 10 km
Strength training: medium-weight resistance exercises
Jump training: forward and upward jumps
Cardio training: ski and rowing ergometer workouts

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Adizero Dropset Pro

Hybrid Training and Fitness Racing

What the training includes:

Running: race-pace intervals of 1 km and endurance typically up to 10 km
Strength training: light to medium weight exercises
Jump training: forward and upward jumps
Cardio training: ski and rowing ergometer workouts

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ADIZERO DROPSET ELITE

BEST FOR HYBRID RACING

Hybrid racing is redefining athletic performance and requires footwear that delivers both speed and stability. Running shoes typically prioritize cushioning and energy return, while training shoes focus on multidirectional support, which often forces athletes to compromise. With Adizero Dropset Elite, the ambition was to bridge that gap and create a hybrid racing shoe that combines running speed with controlled stability for functional movements, helping athletes perform across every station and stride.

TOP ATHLETES TAKE OUR HYBRID RACING SHOE TO THE LIMIT

We partnered with elite hybrid athletes to better understand the specific demands of hybrid competitions. Their feedback was very consistent: running shoes tend to collapse under heavy loads, while training shoes often feel too slow over distance. Athletes needed a solution that could transition between running speed and functional stability without compromise. These racing insights shaped key elements of the product, from grip that performs well on carpet to body positioning tuned for movements like wallballs. It ultimately pushed us to rethink midsole design, grip, and body alignment from the ground up.

TESTED BY ELITE HYBRID ATHLETES

Tim Wenisch. Two-Time HYROX World Champion “The grip is great, and I feel stable and in control without slowing down.”

Graham Halliday. HYROX Elite 15 Athlete Tested the initial prototype “Now we're talking. It balances bounce and stability, which is a hard thing to achieve.”

Jennifer Muir. CrossFit Games athlete and HYROX Pro Doubles competitor Tested the initial prototype “Having a specific hybrid shoe changes the game for the sport.”

Built for speed: Lightstrike Pro

Lightstrike Pro's ultra light feel foam are for those that need next level speed from Adizero.

Explosiveness and Stability:

Energyrods, as used in Adizero and Dropset, provide seamless forefoot energy return and dynamic stability.

Reliable grip: Lighttraxion + Continental™

Continental™ rubber delivers confident grip for varied surfaces while Lighttraxion provides traction for Dropset speedy movement.

ADIZERO DROPSET PRO FEATURES AND BENEFITS

DESIGNED FOR SPEED AND STRENGTH IN PERFECT SYNC, UNLOCKING YOUR FULL HYBRID PERFORMANCE ACROSS STATIONS.

Run fast

Super-light Lightstrike foam engineered for a responsive experience when pushing the pace.

Lift strong

Reliable traction via Continental™ and Lighttraxion across varied surfaces, keeping you stable through every heavy rep.

Power through

Energyrods provide seamless forefoot energy return and dynamic stability.

Upper

Engineered mesh: Strategic zones for support and breathability
TPU toe cap: Reinforcement and durability
Bold branding: Modern expression with additional lateral support
Split eyestay: Creates a stylish and unexpected look
Layered tongue: Supports midfoot lockdown and comfort
Padded collar: Delivers secured collar fit through Adizero lining
TPU heel cap: Provides additional heel stabiliser and signature design

Midsole

Lightstrike Pro foam:

Full length: provides super-light cushioning and energy return for next-level speed
Shape: sidewall wrap-up enhances stability
Energyrods: Support a smooth and stable heel-to-toe transition and provide an explosive push off

Outsole

Multifunctional outsole

Continental™ rubber: Delivers extraordinary traction in wet and dry conditions
Lighttraxion: Designed to reduce weight without sacrificing grip and durability

Footbed

Adizero EVA sockliner: 2.6mm razor-thin sockliner to minimise the weight and to maintain a low stack height

ADIZERO DROPSET SPECIFICATIONS

	Adizero Dropset Pro Men	Adizero Dropset Pro Women	Adizero Dropset Elite
Best for	Hybrid Training & Racing	Hybrid Training & Racing	Hybrid Racing
Weight	242 g	203 g	210 g
Stability	Medium	Medium	Medium-High
Speed	Medium	Medium	High
Running distance	Focus: 1 km Race Pace Distance: 5 km – 15 km	Focus: 1 km Race Pace Distance: 5 km – 15 km	5km - 15km
Grip	High	High	High
Midsole drop	7.0 mm	7.0 mm	12 mm
Toe stack height	22 mm	21 mm	32 mm
Heel stack height	29 mm	28 mm	44mm and 4mm sockliner
Technology	Lightstrike Pro; Energyrods Engineered mesh upper Multifunctional outsole	Lightstrike Pro; Energyrods Engineered mesh upper Multifunctional outsole	Lightstrike Pro; Energy Rim Ultralight & breathable upper Diamond Continental™ rubber outsole
Product ID	KJ2928, KK1559, KH6701, LJ2927, KK1549, KK1557, LA2934, LA8285, LA6260, LA6247, LA8284	KH6711, KH6712, KK1555, KK1554, KK1553, KK3070, LA3926, LA3925	LA6218, HQ5480
Made in part with recycled materials