The adidas Adizero Dropset Elite is adidas’ first shoe built specifically for hybrid fitness racing. It combines the speed of their Adizero racing line with the stability of the Dropset training line. It’s already proven at the top of the sport: two-time HYROX World Champion Tim Wenisch helped develop it and won in it.
Size & Fit
True to size: We recommend ordering your usual size.
Size guide Men's and women's adidas footwear sizing
Heel-toe
22.1 cm
22.5 cm
22.9 cm
23.3 cm
23.8 cm
24.2 cm
24.6 cm
25 cm
25.5 cm
25.9 cm
26.3 cm
26.7 cm
27.1 cm
27.6 cm
28 cm
28.4 cm
28.8 cm
29.3 cm
29.7 cm
30.1 cm
30.5 cm
31 cm
31.4 cm
31.8 cm
32.6 cm
33.5 cm
34.3 cm
35.2 cm
EU
36
36 2/3
37 1/3
38
38 2/3
39 1/3
40
40 2/3
41 1/3
42
42 2/3
43 1/3
44
44 2/3
45 1/3
46
46 2/3
47 1/3
48
48 2/3
49 1/3
50
50 2/3
51 1/3
52 2/3
53 1/3
54 2/3
55 2/3
UK
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
16
17
18
19
US - Men
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
16
17
18
19
20
US - Women
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
15.5
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Description
2026 Men’s Health Editors’ Pick for Hybrid Training. The Adizero Dropset Elite is our fastest fitness racing shoe, innovated and iterated with elite hybrid athletes in the world.
Designed for the ambitious performers, these trainers feature a carbon fiber infused Energy Rim and the evolution of adidas' race-winning energyrods rocker system. It supports a smooth and stable heel to toe transition and is designed for elite level responsiveness.
A lightweight woven mesh upper is engineered with durability and breathability. The Footadapt sockliner supports control of your body's movement by increasing foot awareness.
A double layer of our best-in-class ultralight LightstrikePro foam and energy return are for those who need next level speed, including sidewall wrap-up for enhanced stability.
The shoe rides on a high-traction Continental™ rubber outsole, delivers confident grip and controlled transitions on varied surfaces. You stay locked in from start to finish.
Features & Benefits
Regular: Designed to be a standard fit, not too tight or too loose.
Cold cement: N/A
Upper details: Mesh upper with TPU overlays, combining lightweight ventilation with stability and durability.
LIGHTSTRIKEPRO: Light makes fast. adidas LIGHTSTRIKE PRO provides super-light cushioning, plus energy return for next-level speed.
Collar details: Padded collar line for extra comfort.
Not applicable: N/A
Laces: Adjustable lacing allows you to achieve a lockdown fit.
LIGHTSTRIKEPRO: The lightweight champ. adidas LIGHTSTRIKE PRO midsole with premium lightweight cushioning, perfect energy return and optimal responsiveness.
Footbed details: Footadapt sockliner - supports control of your body's movement by increasing foot awareness.
Upper details: Layered tongue: Perfected fit through anatomically crafted Adizero upper.
Toe box details: TPU overlays for durability.
Outsole details: Diamond shape traction: Providing Grip for multiple surfaces.
Midsole details: Designed for the ambitious performers, these trainers feature a carbon fiber infused ENERGY RIM and the evolution of adidas' race-winning energyrods rocker system. It supports a smooth and stable heel to toe transition and is designed for elite level responsiveness.
