adidasAdizero Evo SLLightweight / tempo93/100 · 2 reviews
adidasAdizero SL2Lightweight / tempo88/100 · 1 reviewWhich should you buy?
Choose the Adizero Evo SL if you want the most fun, bouncy ride from easy runs to workouts.
Choose the Adizero SL2 if you want a versatile, breathable trainer for less money, or you need a wide fit.
The Adizero Evo SL is 22 g lighter than the Adizero SL2. It has 3.5 mm more foam under the heel. Its drop is 6.5 mm against 9 mm. It costs £20 more at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Adizero Evo SLadidas | Adizero SL2adidas |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 93/100 (2 reviews) | 88/100 (1 review) |
| Type | Lightweight / tempo | Lightweight / tempo |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 223 g | 245 g |
| Heel stack | 38.5 mm | 35 mm |
| Drop | 6.5 mm | 9 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced | Balanced |
| Bounce | Springy | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | Runs small | Runs small |
| Widths | standard | standard, wide |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £130 | £110 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Adizero Evo SL
- Full Lightstrike Pro bounce at a mid-range price
- Light and versatile from easy runs to workouts
- Breathable upper and smooth transitions
- Tapered toe box and narrow midfoot offer little support
- Outsole and upper durability concerns
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Adizero SL2
- Light and versatile for the price
- Very breathable upper
- Grippy in wet conditions
- Outsole wears quickly and stability is limited
Scores from RunRepeat.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
adidas Adizero SL2: Full-length Lightstrike Pro replaces the small forefoot insert for more cushioning and energy return; a monomesh upper and thicker tongue arrive, but the Continental rubber is dropped.
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