Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Adidas Adizero SL2
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, the Adidas Adizero SL2 is 16 g heavier, 2 mm more drop, ₹4,000 cheaper, Ride −0.5.
 AdidasAdizero Evo SL |  AdidasAdizero SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.00 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹12,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 224 g | 240 g |
| Heel stack | 36.1 mm | 35 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.1 mm | 25 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro | Lightstrike Pro sandwiched in Lightstrike |
| Plate | none | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | standard |
| Sizing | – | go up half |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Energetic, bouncy and fast · Lightweight build · Durable · Great value for the performance | Full-length Lightstrike Pro core with real energy return · Softer than expected, fun and pushes the pace · Very light, about 240 g at US 9 · Highly breathable engineered mesh · Good traction, expected 500 to 800 km · Covers easy, long, tempo, track and race days · Excellent value at ₹6,000 to ₹8,000 |
| Cons | Unstable at slower paces · Snug tongue and heel fit | Narrow heel and midfoot cut-out reduce stability · Moderate heel lockdown and padding · Tongue not gusseted · Not for very slow running or heel strikers · Felt narrow at first, he went half a size up · Not worth ₹12,000 retail |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues. | Avoid it if you are a heel striker, run very slowly, or need stability or ankle support. |
My verdicts
Adidas
Adizero Evo SL
The most versatile shoe in this list. Lightweight, well-built and delivers excellent performance across a wide range of runs.
Avoid if: You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues.
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Adizero SL2
If you want one shoe for all your training and racing from 5 km to the half marathon, the Adizero SL2 is highly recommended at ₹7,000 to ₹8,000. I would not buy it at the ₹12,000 retail price.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a heel striker, run very slowly, or need stability or ankle support.
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