
Y-3
Adios Pro 4 Sneakers Men
The Y-3 Adios Pro 4 is a men's marathon racing sneaker from the adidas x Yohji Yamamoto collaboration, intended for long-distance road running and racing. It features a breathable mesh upper with translucent overlays, Lightstrike Pro cushioning in the footbed and midsole, and a Continental rubber outsole for traction on wet and uneven surfaces. User reviews indicate the Y-3 version offers a higher-quality upper and can often be purchased below the standard Adios Pro 4's price, but sizing tends to run snug and the upper may feel slightly heavier than the regular model.
- Gender
- male
- Style
- streetwear, experimental, performance
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Y-3 x adidas collaboration marathon sneaker with avant-garde aesthetic and performance features.
Lightstrike Pro cushioning, Continental rubber outsole, breathable mesh upper
- Material
- Upper: Synthetic, textile; Lining and sock: Textile; Outer sole: Rubber; Midsole: Foam
- Style
- streetwear, experimental, performance
- Occasion
- workout, sports-event
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- breathable mesh upper
- fabric lining
- Y-3 and Yohji Yamamoto signature logos
- Lightstrike Pro cushioning footbed and midsole
- Continental rubber outsole for maximum grip on wet surfaces
- additional pair of laces included
- model number KI7791
- marathon shoe platform
- avant-garde design aesthetics
- adidas x Yohji Yamamoto collaboration
Product Insights
The Y-3 Adios Pro 4, flagship of the FW25 running collection born from Y-3's legacy after Nike's rejection, delivers the same ride (60% rocker and carbon rods) and Continental rubber traction as the standard Adios Pro 4, but with a signed-artifact look by Yohji Yamamoto and muted colorways. It often costs less than the standard model and includes two drawstring bags and extra laces, yet tradeoffs include sizing up half a size, a heavier stretchy upper that may need thin socks, and a peak performance lifespan of about 300 km.
Verified claims
- Upper material
- Upper is synthetic/textile Lightlock mesh with painted Three Stripes, offering super-stretchy adaptive fit.
- Colorway
- Available in White, Red, plus muted colorways like Ash Blue, Cinder, Alumina.
- Heritage
- Flagship of Y-3's FW25 running collection, with a legacy born from Nike's rejection and sculptural design lineage.
- Accessories
- Includes two Y-3 branded drawstring bags and an extra set of laces.
- Brand legacy
- Began in 2002 after Nike rejection; pioneered and longest-running fashion-sportswear collaboration.
- Value
- Comes with two branded drawstring bags and has been tracked as low as $198.
- Sizing
- Most standard-width runners need to size up half a size.
- Fit
- Stretchy upper and lacing expand with foot swell but require thin socks to avoid tightness.
- Ride
- 60% rocker and carbon rods deliver a ride identical to the standard Adios Pro 4.
- Traction
- Continental rubber outsole grips well on wet and icy surfaces.
- Durability
- Peak performance lasts about 300 km of racing and fast workouts.
- Price advantage
- Y-3 Adios Pro 4 often sells for less than the standard model despite using identical performance tech and including extra accessories.
- Designer collaboration
- Y-3 Adios Pro 4 features Yohji Yamamoto's signature and a muted palette, rooted in a 20-year designer-sportswear collaboration.
- Upper feel
- Seamless, super-stretchy upper feels premium but heavier.
- Care instructions
- Hand-wash mesh upper with mild soap and cold water.
- Performance
- Five Energyrods replace full carbon plate; foam softens at marathon pace; 300 km peak lifespan.
- Comfort
- Stretchy Lightlock mesh adapts to foot swelling; upper is higher quality but slightly heavier than standard.
- Design
- Painted Three Stripes and Yohji Yamamoto's signature give the upper a deconstructed, signed-artifact look.
Product record
- Title
- Adios Pro 4 Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Y-3
- Price
- 420 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Right-side profile of a running sneaker with a low-cut woven upper, layered translucent diagonal overlays, lace-up closure, pronounced thick midsole with angular sculpting, and a short heel pull tab.
- Overall silhouetteRight-side profile view showing a low-cut athletic shoe with a pronounced rocker-shaped sole and noticeably thick, geometric midsole that tapers toward the toe and heel.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.45 · w 0.92 · h 0.40 (high) - Upper constructionSingle-piece textile upper with multiple diagonal translucent overlays layered across the midfoot toward the toe, giving a striped appearance; material shows a subtle diamond/mesh texture visible through overlays.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.65 · h 0.22 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsCentral lacing system with flat laces threaded through stitched eyelet panels and reinforced top eyelet piece near the collar; laces and eyelet area match the upper color family.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high) - Heel detailsShort fabric heel pull tab at the back collar and a contrasting darker heel counter area with a white handwritten-style mark or signature on the lateral heel; mark is stylized and not clearly standard text.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.49 · w 0.16 · h 0.17 (high) - Midsole constructionVery thick sculpted midsole with angular cutouts and textured speckled finish; visible small rectangular recessed panel and two small round indentations on the lateral midsole near the arch.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.63 · w 0.80 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Toe areaRounded toe with the diagonal translucent overlays continuing over the forefoot; textured pattern visible under the overlays on the toe box.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface wear finishMidsole and some lower upper areas show a deliberately mottled, slightly uneven speckled finish rather than a uniform solid color.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.63 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Small printed/embossed markingVery small raised or printed horizontal rectangle on the lateral midsole near the arch that contains fine detail too small to read at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; image is well-lit with diffuse frontal lighting and minimal glare.
- Shot compositionLateral right-side profile centered horizontally with generous top and bottom padding; shoe sits on a faint soft-edged shadow on a flat surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse studio lighting from the front-left producing soft shadow under the sole and subtle highlights on the overlays and midsole edges.
Colors
burgundy· upper main#7B2B35pale mauve· diagonal overlays#937D82deep plum· heel counter and darker panelsspeckled brown· midsole#6B4C44gum· outsole edge- Overall silhouetteRight-side profile view showing a low-cut athletic shoe with a pronounced rocker-shaped sole and noticeably thick, geometric midsole that tapers toward the toe and heel.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a pair of low-top sneakers showing heels, rear quarter panels, stacked textured midsoles with a distressed finish, and striped upper panels in burgundy and pink tones.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter view of both shoes with the right shoe slightly closer to camera, showing heel counters, collars, and outer lateral panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.68 · h 0.52 (high) - Upper constructionLow-cut single-piece upper with smooth, slightly glossy synthetic overlays and alternating matte fabric or coated panels creating broad horizontal stripe bands across the rear-quarter and midfoot.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high) - Heel counter panelTextured dark heel counter panel with a faint diamond grid pattern on the outer rear, forming a triangular rear section above the midsole.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high) - Heel pull tabShort fabric heel pull tab at the collar back, cut from the same burgundy fabric as the collar edge and folded over the top of the heel.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.13 · h 0.11 (high) - Decorative printed markWhite stylized signature-like printed mark on the outer heel panel of the right shoe; mark is clearly visible but characters are decorative and not transcribed as legible standard text.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.44 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Lacing and collar interiorLow collar opening with visible punched ventilation holes on the inner ankle lining and flat laces threaded through low-profile eyelets.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Midsole finishThick sculpted midsole with a deliberately distressed, worn look in a brown tone; midsole shows textured surface, simulated scuff marks, and molded geometric recesses.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.61 · w 0.72 · h 0.29 (high) - Outsole edgeSlightly visible rubber outsole edge in a tan orange tone beneath the midsole at the rear edge of the right shoe.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.86 · w 0.17 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Neutral light gray studio background with soft shadowing under the shoes; image is cropped to focus on rear shoe details and shows slight vignette at top.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background and flat surface; soft diffuse shadow beneath shoes indicates overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot framingShoes placed diagonally with heels centered lower in frame and the top portion of the image containing empty background; right shoe in foreground, left shoe behind and slightly left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on shoe rear details with visible texture and stitching; even exposure and no visible motion blur.
Colors
burgundy and muted pink stripes· upper stripes#644343dark cool gray· heel counter panel#363232deep burgundy· collar and pull tab#4A3535distressed brown· midsole#73645B- View and compositionRear three-quarter view of both shoes with the right shoe slightly closer to camera, showing heel counters, collars, and outer lateral panels.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of athletic sneakers with translucent glossy uppers showing diagonal stripe patterns, burgundy textile collars and laces, and visible printed insoles reading 'Y-3' and multilingual tagline.
- Overall viewTop-down pair view showing both left and right shoes placed side-by-side, toes at top, heels at bottom, full upper and collar interiors visible.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Translucent upperGlossy semi-transparent outer layer covers the toe and forefoot with visible diagonal tonal stripes beneath; finish appears smooth and slightly reflective.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (high) - Diagonal stripe patternBroad diagonal stripes in alternating lighter and darker rose/pink tones visible across the toe and midfoot on both shoes beneath the translucent outer layer.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.34 (high) - Lacing systemFlat burgundy laces threaded through integrated eyelets formed in the upper, laces tied in a normal crisscross pattern on both shoes.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.40 (high) - Tongue branding“Small rectangular tongue tab with the text 'Y-3' printed in white on a burgundy background on each shoe's tongue.”
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.27 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.27 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Collar and interior liningDeep burgundy textile collar and inner lining surrounding the ankle opening, with smooth padded shape visible at heel area.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (high) - Insole printOff-white insoles with black printed 'Y-3' near the heel and additional small-block multilingual tagline text beneath on each insole.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Insole brand text“Y-3”
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Insole tagline text block“THE BRAND WITH THE 3 STRIPES DIE WELTMARKE MIT DEN 3 STREIFEN LA MARQUE AUX 3 BANDES”
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.75 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.75 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium) - Heel and midsoleBrownish translucent heel and midsole visible at the bottom of the image with a slightly matte textured finish around the outsole edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.20 (high) - Small printed side textSmall vertical printed text on the medial forefoot area visible near laces on each shoe, legibility limited due to angle and scale.Partial
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.35 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.35 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Neutral light gray studio background with soft top lighting producing subtle shadows beneath shoes; image is centered and cropped to include both shoes fully.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting; faint shadow directly beneath each shoe indicating top-down illumination.
- Shot compositionTop-down flatlay composition with shoes symmetrically arranged, slight perspective foreshortening toward toes; no props present.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail and sharp focus across the uppers and insoles.
Colors
muted rose· translucent upper stripes#B29593translucent pink film· overlay/film#B49C9Aburgundy· textile collar and laces#43262Aoff-white· insole#CBC4BCdark brown translucent· heel/midsole#432C2B- Overall viewTop-down pair view showing both left and right shoes placed side-by-side, toes at top, heels at bottom, full upper and collar interiors visible.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/RunningShoeGeeksReddit discussions indicate the Y-3 Adios Pro offers premium aesthetics and potential savings over the regular version, but careful sizing is crucial to avoid fit issues.
Positive sentiment around unique style and value, but sizing concerns and mixed performance opinions create a balanced view.
Themes
Use Cases
- Marathon racing and long runs
- Road running
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Regular Adidas Adios Pro 4
Y-3 version offers a higher quality upper and often can be purchased at a lower price, with similar performance.
vs Adidas Evo SL
Y-3 AP4 has a more snug, race-oriented fit compared to the looser Evo SL.
Source Threads
Y-3 Adios Pro 3 experience compared to regular version
So I ordered the Takumi Sen 10 from Adidas and then found out that SSENSE had my size on sale...so I can give you my feedback on the differences I felt. Besides the colorway being a lot more slick and clean, the upper felt higher quality, but also FELT a bit more weighted than the Adidas variant (I didn't weigh it unfortunately). Besides the little Y-3 tag, you also get 2 Y-3 branded drawstring bags for your shoes (yes, it feels quite extra that it even comes with a bag, let alone 2). However, after running 10 miles in the Takumi Sen 10 (in 2 sessions), I really liked how light they felt, but they were definitely not very comfortable and super snug so I returned them and ended up getting the Adios Pro 3 Y-3 (also cheaper than getting the regular Pro 3) which felt WAAAY better on foot so I ran in them today.
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Sizing and fit experience with Y-3 Adios Pro 4
Curious are you a 10.5 in the ap3 also? I just ran a long run in my ap4’s (same size as my ap3) and am wondering if they are too small for me. My first 5 mile run in them felt fine ok. The 13 mile run left me with a black big toenail on my right foot. I did use slightly thicker socks this time due to the weather, so I might try to make them work(thinking I need to try different lacing techniques as well). Was planning to use them for a race in April , will have to see. Tempted to get the y3 ap4’s in a size 11 but worried will be too big. I also was thinking maybe these are setup for “race fit” and intended to be more snug . My same size evo sl is plenty loose so the size variation is annoying me a bit…..
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