The Adidas Adipure Shift and Adidas Runfalcon 5 are both neutral road running shoes with maximum cushioning. The Adipure Shift is 0.4 oz lighter (9.3 oz vs 9.7 oz), sits higher off the ground (39 mm vs 33 mm heel stack) and is rated higher by buyers (4.8 vs 4.6 out of 5). The Runfalcon 5 costs about $12 less (from $36).
Bottom line: Pick the Adipure Shift if you want the lighter shoe; pick the Runfalcon 5 if you want to spend less.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Adipure Shift | Runfalcon 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48 | $36 |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 (127 reviews) | 4.6 / 5 (10,506 reviews) |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 9.7 oz |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 11 mm | 10 mm |
| Heel stack height | 39 mm | 33 mm |
| Cushioning | Max Cushioning | Max Cushioning |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Available for | Men & Women | Men & Women |
Specs and prices from Adidas, checked 2026-11-02. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.
Which should you get?
Get the Adipure Shift if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want more foam under your heel
Get the Runfalcon 5 if…
- you want to spend less
- you like feeling closer to the ground
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