By Adnaan Mohamed
Training doesn’t move in straight lines and neither should your footwear.
The adidas Dropset 4 is built for athletes who shift gears without slowing down. From heavy lifts to explosive jumps and short sprints, it delivers the stability of a strength shoe with the energy return of a runner, carrying you through every phase of your workout like a perfectly paced final lap.
Born from a simple truth that 7 in 10 gym-goers train in the wrong shoes. The Dropset 4 cuts through the clutter with a single solution. No swapping. No compromise. Just one shoe designed to handle it all.

Stability When It Counts. Energy When You Need It.
Underfoot, full-length Repetitor foam keeps you grounded yet responsive, helping you stay strong deep into your sets. Energyrods channel force like a well-timed stride, stabilising heavy lifts while propelling take-offs on box jumps, skips and fast accelerations.
The Continental and Adiwear rubber outsole grips the floor when the weight stacks up — from sled pushes to loaded lunges, while the Footadapt sockliner sharpens balance and control, keeping every movement dialled in.
Up top, a haptic-printed upper adds durability without sacrificing breathability, built to survive the grind of high-intensity sessions and the sweat that comes with them.
Built for the Full Training Journey
Aimee Arana, adidas Global General Manager for Sportswear & Training, explains the vision behind the Dropset 4:
“We know our community has embraced functional training as an important part of their routine and needs a shoe that will support them with the demands of their entire workout, from warm-up to cool-down.
We are proud to offer them an improved solution that truly meets their different needs during training: the Dropset 4 is built to be sturdy and stable enough for those big compound strength moves, while still delivering the cushioning and energy return essential for explosive actions like box jumps or even a warm-up run.”
Tested by Those Who Train Without Compromise

From elite athletes to everyday gym-goers, the Dropset 4 has been pushed to the limit. Hungarian competitive training athlete Laura Horvath wore the shoe to victory on one of the world’s most demanding fitness stages in Aberdeen, proving it performs when it matters most.
Brazilian fitness star Caio Cabral sums it up:
“When I train, I’m always pushing my limits whether on big compound moves or intense sprints, so I need a shoe that can handle it all without slowing me down.
The Dropset 4 is made for intensity, which is exactly how I like to train, giving me the perfect mix of stability, grip and comfort, no matter what the workout looks like.”
Actor Emilio Sakraya adds:
“My training keeps me ready for any role, so I need footwear I can rely on.
The Dropset 4 doesn’t force me to compromise — it’s light enough to accelerate, solid enough when I land and versatile enough to keep up on explosive moves.”
All You Need. Anywhere You Train.
The adidas Dropset 4 is available from 8 January 2025 at selected retailers and online at adidas.co.za.
Train harder. Move faster. Change direction without hesitation.
Dropset 4 – All You Need.








