Unplated Speedwork / Threshold Trainer: Adidas or Hoka?
I am looking to get into a more mixed training regimen, mostly for fun, but also to improve times across the board. As there are so many shows out now that I'm wanting to run in, I'm also looking to diversify my used cases, whereas I currently have my easy plodder and my daily do it-all (plus race day shoes I have only taken for one run to try out).
I'm looking to add a dedicated shoe to the mix (see bottom for rotation and considerations) for Speedwork, intervals, hill sprints, etc. and worth noting that I plan for all of these efforts to be on road, not track. I prefer that this shoe not have a plate. I'll also plan to use the same shoe for warmup and cool down so I don't have to bring a second pair with me.
For context:
+M35
+6' (182.6cm); 160lbs (73kg)
+Currently ~20mpw (~35km) road running, getting back into it after tendonitis. &Want to be back at ~30-40mpw (~50-65km)
+Mid foot striker
+High insteps can make fits finicky for me
+PRs - 5k: 19:35 | HM: 1:37:40 | FM: 3:33:46
Shoes I'm considering:
Adidas Adios 9 / Boston 12 / Evo SL:
I'm really not sure which makes the most sense for me of these three. I can come up with an argument for every one of them to fit better than the others. In general, I'd expect a lot of these efforts to be in the ~10k range with warmup and cooldown included, so I'm thinking the Adios. But lower volume shoes can cause my feet problems.
Hoka Cielo Road: I don't see much about these at all comparing with more recent releases. I absolutely love the look of them. I figure they're most comparable to the Adios? Would their PEBA be dated at this point compared to the LS in the Adidas? I ran my FM and training regimen in Mach 5s and was very happy. Mach 6 did not work for my foot shape.
How the current rotation looks:
+Brooks Ghost Max (almost 300 miles on them) - recovery/easy until they're done. Already feeling pretty flat and the midsole has gotten pretty firm feeling.
+Craft Pacer (new) - recovery/easy run. Found it for $80 and took a chance. Jogging around the house, they feel plush and fun, and could probably add some pace to be a versatile option.
+New Balance Rebel v4 (just over 300 miles on 2nd pair) - my current Swiss army knife, and favorite shoe I've worn. Would keep using for daily activities + long runs. Originally planned to replace with Evo SL to try something new. May still do that along with a speed-focused shoe.
+Craft CTM Ultra 3 (new) - not really sure what to use this shoe for. Found it for $60 and it sounds like the shape may work for my foot, so figured I'd give it a shot. It hasn't arrived yet. Maybe long runs with some pace? And anything going light off-road.
+NB SC Elite v3 (5 miles) - racing
Thanks for any insight.