adidas / Adizero RC

ADIZERO RC 5

Speed Trainer2023-06-01 · JP · Release dateChecked 2026-10-31

ADIZERO RC 5 is a low-profile speed trainer built for speedwork, tempo runs and race day. LIGHTSTRIKE cushioning pairs with resin TORSIONRODS that add stiffness and improve force transfer. A textile upper and rubber outsole suit intervals, track sessions and short road races. Its RC 6 successor later reduced weight by about 26%.

Key specifications

Weight

200 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average −68.9 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

10 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

27 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −7.3 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$100.00 USD · US

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 17 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: LIGHTSTRIKE
Outsole: Rubber
Use cases: Intervals / Tempo / Race

Weight notes Weight per shoe in size 40.

Plate notes The shoe has resin TORSIONRODS.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

adidas ADIZERO RC 5200 g / 27 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 200 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average −68.9 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 10 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 27 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −7.3 mm

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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