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adidas Terrex AX4

adidas Terrex AX4. 30.6mm stack, 379g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection4/5
Durability4/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

84Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 30.6 mm stack, cushion 4/5

90Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 20.9 mm forefoot, heel counter 5/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 27.2 mm toebox height

97Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying

38Passable

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 9.7 mm drop, heel counter 5/5

Full specs

Drop

9.7 mm

Heel stack

30.6 mm

Forefoot stack

20.9 mm

Weight

379 g

Lug depth

3.7 mm

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability3 BR
Flexibility14.2 N
Heel counter5/5
Energy return54.4 %
Shock absorption103 SA
Midsole softness60.0 HA
Softness in cold26 %
Outsole thickness2.1 mm
Tongue padding8.1 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness2.6 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (67.3 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (27.2 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

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

Questions before you race

Is the adidas Terrex AX4 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 30.6 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.

Does the adidas Terrex AX4 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 67.3 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the adidas Terrex AX4?

9.7 mm, with a 30.6 mm heel stack and 20.9 mm forefoot.

Is the adidas Terrex AX4 good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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