Adidas Adios Pro 5 New York Colorway Leaks Early – Retailer Lists It Before the Drop

Photo: glr123 via r/RunningShoeGeeks — the Adios Pro 5 New York colorway (right) next to the Solar Turbo launch edition

The running shoe industry is notoriously leaky but a retail slip last week just gave us our clearest look yet at an alternate colorway of the brand-new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5. While the shoe officially launched in a loud Solar Turbo colorway ahead of the Berlin Marathon, an independent retailer accidentally pushed a second “New York” edition live before its time. The listing went down fast but not before the photos spread across running forums and gave everyday marathoners a good look at what’s coming next.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 New York Edition: The Leak

The chatter started when eagle-eyed runners spotted a live product page on TC Running Co, an independent retailer that accidentally pushed the listing before the official drop. Images of the off-white NYC colorway were saved and shared within minutes. The discussion moved quickly to r/RunningShoeGeeks where the original poster noted the shoe had “New York” printed on the tongue — pointing squarely at a NYC Marathon release that got out early.

Image via r/RunningShoeGeeks — the Adios Pro 5 New York edition next to the Solar Turbo launch colorway

We have been tracking the development of this shoe ever since a mysterious prototype first appeared on the World Athletics approved shoe list. The leaked colorway confirms what the launch specs already told us: Adidas has made some significant structural calls on this one.

What Actually Changed: The Tech Behind the Pro 5

The biggest shift in the Pro 5 is the departure from standalone carbon rods. The ENERGYRIM is a perimeter carbon ring that runs around the outside of the midsole rather than through the centre of it. The idea is to deliver the snap of a full carbon plate while improving heel stability for late-race fatigue. It is the same architecture that debuted in the record-breaking Adios Pro Evo 3 and is now trickling down into the catalogue model.

The Pro 5 is also 25 grams lighter than its predecessor. That is a meaningful cut at this level of the market where every gram in a race shoe gets scrutinised. Adidas claims the new midsole foam compound holds up better over 26.2 miles compared to the older formulation, though that is something only race-day testing can confirm.

Why the NYC Timing Makes Sense

Dropping a New York colorway on October 1 is a straightforward piece of race marketing. Runners training for the five boroughs are deep in their peak blocks right now and actively researching race-day gear. If you are currently mapping your strategy using our New York City Marathon guide, this shoe is worth paying attention to. The improved heel stability from the ENERGYRIM architecture should in theory help when you hit the Queensboro Bridge and the rolling hills of Central Park in those final brutal miles when form starts to fall apart.

The community reaction on r/RunningShoeGeeks was predictably split between runners who prefer the cleaner white and teal palette over the Solar Turbo launch colorway and the usual contingent pointing out that Adidas shoes tend to hit heavy discounts within a few months. One commenter noted the Pro 4 was selling at 170 euros instead of 250 euros in Europe before long. Worth keeping in mind at $275 a pair.

The community reaction on r/RunningShoeGeeks was predictably split between runners who prefer the cleaner white and teal palette over the Solar Turbo launch colorway and the usual contingent pointing out that Adidas shoes tend to hit heavy discounts within a few months. One commenter noted the Pro 4 was selling at 170 euros instead of 250 euros in Europe before long. Worth keeping in mind at $275 a pair.