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Adidas Adizero Evo SL

A plateless super trainer with a full slab of Lightstrike Pro foam in the Adios Pro Evo silhouette. It delivers a bouncy, fast, fun ride at a remarkable weight and price, which made it one of the most hyped shoes of 2025. Great for everything from easy days to workouts and even racing on a budget.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportNeutral
Drop6.5 mm
Heel stack39 mm
Toe boxStandard
Foot strikeHeel, Midfoot, Forefoot
Who it's for

Reach for the Adidas Adizero Evo SL for everyday training miles, tempo days and intervals and long runs. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Daily trainingSpeed workLong runs
Pros
  • Outstanding foam for the price
  • Very light for a max-stack trainer
  • Genuinely versatile across paces
Cons
  • Less stable for pronounced heel strikers
  • Thin outsole coverage wears faster than the Boston
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion90
Durability68
Popularity90
Price70
Versatility60
Lightness86

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$150Price (MSRP)
39 mmStack height
6.5 mmDrop
7.9 ozMen's weight
6.9 ozWomen's weight
2025Release year
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