adidasAdizero Evo SLLightweight / tempo93/100 · 2 reviews
ASICSNovablast 6Daily trainer96/100 · 1 reviewWhich should you buy?
Choose the Adizero Evo SL if you want a light, fast-feeling trainer for everything from easy runs to workouts.
Choose the Novablast 6 if you want more cushioning and comfort for longer, easier runs, or have wider feet.
The Adizero Evo SL is 26 g lighter than the Novablast 6. It has 3 mm less foam under the heel. Its drop is 6.5 mm against 8 mm. It costs £10 less at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Adizero Evo SLadidas | Novablast 6ASICS |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 93/100 (2 reviews) | 96/100 (1 review) |
| Type | Lightweight / tempo | Daily trainer |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 223 g | 249 g |
| Heel stack | 38.5 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Drop | 6.5 mm | 8 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced | Soft |
| Bounce | Springy | Springy |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | Runs small | True to size |
| Widths | standard | standard, wide |
| Waterproof version | No | ASICS Novablast 6 GTX |
| UK RRP | £130 | £140 |
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.
Novablast 6
- Extra forefoot bounce from the new FF Turbo² insert
- Plush, well-padded heel
- Versatile from easy days to marathon pace
- Not the best choice for hard workouts
Scores from RunRepeat.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
ASICS Novablast 6: Adds a springy FF Turbo² insert in the forefoot of the FF Blast Max midsole, grippier ASICSGRIP rubber up front and a new woven upper.
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