Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Adidas ZenBoost+
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, the Adidas ZenBoost+ is 14 g lighter, 2 mm less drop, 3.1 mm less heel stack, ₹6,000 cheaper, Ride −1.
 AdidasAdizero Evo SL |  AdidasZenBoost+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 7.67 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹10,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 224 g | 210 g |
| Heel stack | 36.1 mm | 33 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.1 mm | 27 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro | Boost+ |
| Plate | none | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | narrow |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Easy runsTempoRace dayWalking |
| Pros | Energetic, bouncy and fast · Lightweight build · Durable · Great value for the performance | Very light at about 210 g (UK 8) · Responsive for its weight, nothing similar under ₹10,000 · Race-ready for 5K, 10K and half marathon · Breathable, durable, overlay-free upper · Full-coverage, very grippy and durable outsole · Stylish enough for casual wear |
| Cons | Unstable at slower paces · Snug tongue and heel fit | Expensive at around ₹10,000 in India · Energy return a step below the best versatile shoes · No heel counter and side-less gusset, so no pronation control · Snug, narrower fit than typical daily trainers · Not ideal for pure interval sessions |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues. | Avoid it if you have flat feet, overpronate, or are a beginner without strong ankles. |
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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ZenBoost+
A light, comfortable versatile shoe that performed better than I expected, from slow runs to 3:30/km and races up to the half marathon. But ₹10,000 is expensive for India, and it gives no stability.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have flat feet, overpronate, or are a beginner without strong ankles.
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