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adidas Response 2

adidas Response 2. 37.8mm stack, 298g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection3/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

84Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 37.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5

95Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 27.3 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.9 mm toebox height

66Great

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? moderate BR breathability

36Passable

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? Standard mesh

50Solid

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 10.5 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

10.5 mm

Heel stack

37.8 mm

Forefoot stack

27.3 mm

Weight

298 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.50
Flexibility19.5 N
Torsional rigidity19.40 Nm
Heel counter3/5
Energy return52.2 %
Shock absorption123 SA
Midsole softness36.8 HA
Outsole thickness2.3 mm
Tongue padding9.0 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.7 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (74.2 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (26.9 mm vs 25 mm median)

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the adidas Response 2 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 37.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.

Does the adidas Response 2 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 74.2 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the adidas Response 2?

10.5 mm, with a 37.8 mm heel stack and 27.3 mm forefoot.

Is the adidas Response 2 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.50. Solid grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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adidas Response 2 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run