# Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/adidas-adizero-adios-pro-5-launch > Updated: 2026-09-26T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. Adidas has officially unveiled the Adizero Adios Pro 5, a new long-distance competition running shoe. The model incorporates design elements from the elite Adizero Evo Pro 3 to make high-performance technology more accessible to a wider range of runners. Technical advancements include the replacement of the previous Energyrods system with a carbon-infused structure called ‘Energyrim’. This system wraps around the Lightstrike Pro foam midsole to provide approximately 9% more energy return while balancing rigidity with stability and comfort. Additionally, the shoe is roughly 12% lighter than its predecessor, the Adios Pro 4, with a weight of approximately 177 grams. The launch of the Adizero Adios Pro 5 coincided with the ADIZERO 5K TOKYO CHALLENGE held at Meiji Jingu Gaien. During this event, new Japanese road running records were established in the 5km elite race, with Taichi Tameike finishing in 13:25 and Riki Koike finishing in 13:26, both surpassing the previous national record of 13:30. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Adidas unveils new racing shoe as Japanese 5km records fall in Tokyo New Japanese 5km road running records were set by Taichi Tameike and Riki Koike at the ADIZERO 5K TOKYO CHALLENGE, while Adidas unveiled its new ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 5 racing shoe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adidas-unveils-new-racing-shoe-as-japanese-5km-records-fall-in-tokyo ### 2026-09-24: adidas unveils Adizero Adios Pro 5 competition running shoe adidas has launched the Adizero Adios Pro 5, a lightweight competition running shoe featuring new ENERGYRIM carbon technology and 9% more energy return than its predecessor. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adidas-unveils-adizero-adios-pro-5-competition-running-shoe ### 2026-09-22: Adidas unveils Adizero Adios Pro 5 racing shoe Adidas has released the Adizero Adios Pro 5, a lightweight racing shoe featuring new Energyrim technology and a 12% weight reduction compared to its predecessor. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adidas-unveils-adizero-adios-pro-5-racing-shoe --- Cite as: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/adidas-adizero-adios-pro-5-launch