Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs ASICS Megablast
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, the ASICS Megablast is 1.9 mm more drop, 9 mm more heel stack, ₹7,000 pricier.
 AdidasAdizero Evo SL |  ASICSMegablast | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹23,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 224 g | 220 g |
| Heel stack | 36.1 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.1 mm | 35.2 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 9.9 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro | FF Turbo Squared |
| Plate | none | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | – | narrow |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | 60 kg up to 110–120 kg; better above 70 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Long runsTempoRace dayRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Energetic, bouncy and fast · Lightweight build · Durable · Great value for the performance | Explosive, springy FF Turbo Squared ride · Fastest and easiest 10K in months · Light at 220 g for its stack · Soft, breathable, durable woven upper · Gusseted tongue and secure heel · Heel padding works well · ASICSGRIP outsole rated for 1,000 km · One shoe for training, long runs and races |
| Cons | Unstable at slower paces · Snug tongue and heel fit | ₹23,000–24,000 price · Narrower than the Superblast 2 and 3 · Not for beginners · Not for sprinting · Overkill for slower runners |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues. | Avoid it if you are a beginner, run slower than about 5:00/km, or cannot comfortably spend ₹24,000. |
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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Megablast
The Megablast is one of the best running shoes ever, with an explosive, springy FF Turbo Squared ride I have never felt before. It is only worth ₹23,000–24,000 if you run 2:30–5:00/km and can spare the money.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a beginner, run slower than about 5:00/km, or cannot comfortably spend ₹24,000.
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