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 AdidasAdizero SL2 |  AdidasPureboost 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 7.67 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹12,000 | ₹4,549 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 240 g | 260 g |
| Heel stack | 35 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 25 mm | – |
| Drop | 10 mm | – |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro sandwiched in Lightstrike | Light Boost |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | standard | wide |
| Sizing | go up half | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace day | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Full-length Lightstrike Pro core with real energy return · Very light, about 240 g at US 9 · Highly breathable engineered mesh · Covers easy, long, tempo, track and race days · Excellent value at ₹6,000 to ₹8,000 | Balanced, bouncy Light Boost, even at slow paces · 10/10 step-in comfort · Spot-on heel lockdown and snug midfoot · Wide, stable forefoot for beginners · Excellent value under ₹6,000 |
| Cons | Narrow heel and midfoot cut-out reduce stability · Not for very slow running or heel strikers · Runs narrow, I went half a size up · Not worth ₹12,000 retail | Can feel flat after about 18 km at slow pace · Traction a bit lower than premium Adidas models · Not worth the ₹12,000 retail price |
| Avoid if | You are a heel striker, run very slowly, or need stability or ankle support. | You would pay the ₹12,000 retail price, or need full cushioning beyond about 18 km at slow paces. |