Response Pace
An affordable, soft everyday road trainer from Adidas built on a Cloudfoam midsole and full-length rubber outsole, positioned for short-distance road running and walking.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Walking / all-day
- Stability
- neutral
- Drop
- 0mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- Cloudfoam
- Outsole
- full-length rubber
- Upper
- breathable mesh
- Widths
- standard
The Response Pace is a budget-focused neutral road shoe aimed at casual runners and walkers rather than performance training. Its Cloudfoam midsole delivers a soft, comfortable step-in feel, and the full-length rubber outsole offers dependable grip. Adidas explicitly positions it for short road distances (0-6 miles), and reviews reinforce that it shines for walking and light running. It is not built for serious speedwork, long runs, or racing, and long-term durability is unconfirmed.
Soft, plush Cloudfoam cushioning gives an ultra-soft step-in feel best suited to easy paces and short outings; not a responsive or fast ride.
Adidas lists it as true to size, though a reviewer noted it runs slightly wide. Breathable mesh upper keeps the foot comfortable and dry.
Beginners and casual runners wanting an affordable, cushioned shoe for short road runs, easy days and all-day walking.
You need a shoe for long runs, tempo work, racing, or trails, or want confirmed high-mileage durability.