Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs ASICS Magic Speed 5
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, the ASICS Magic Speed 5 is 24 g lighter, 1 mm less drop, ₹3,200 cheaper, Ride −2.
 AdidasAdizero Evo SL |  ASICSMagic Speed 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9 | 7 |
| Ride | 9 | 7 |
| Design & Comfort | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 7 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹12,799 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Race day |
| Weight | 224 g | 200 g |
| Heel stack | 36.1 mm | 37 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.1 mm | 30 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 7 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro | FF Leap with FF Blast Plus carrier |
| Plate | none | carbon plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | – | narrow |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | Lighter runners (under about 70 kg) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Tempo |
| Pros | Energetic, bouncy and fast · Lightweight build · Durable · Great value for the performance | About 200 g in UK 8, much lighter than the Magic Speed 4 · Stable thanks to the carbon plate · Superb ASICSGrip traction · Breathable mesh with a snug fit · Suited to interval and track sessions |
| Cons | Unstable at slower paces · Snug tongue and heel fit | Not explosive at 5:00/km, firm at moderate paces · Narrow fit, pressure on the right arch · Hard to survive a half marathon unless you run fast · Puma Deviate Nitro is better at the same price |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues. | You run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit. |
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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Magic Speed 5
For interval and track work it is light, stable and grippy, but at my pace it felt firm and not explosive, somewhere between good and excellent. At the same price I would highly recommend the Puma Deviate Nitro instead.
Avoid if: You run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit.
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