adidas Adizero EVO SL Reviews

At 83 kg their EVO SLs are at 700 km and going strong for another 100-150 km.

They have over 1100 km on their Evo SL and are close to retiring it, calling their Adidas shoes very durable.

At 561 miles their EVO SLs still make them happy every run; their everyday trainer all summer, even on trails while travelling.

At 370 miles they are still more comfortable than the Saucony and HOKA shoes they had before.

A 51-year-old midfoot striker at 600 km finds the Evo SL above average and still going strong, but their ankles and feet feel tired and sore after longer, faster sessions in a way they don't in the Endorphin Speed 3 or Metaspeed.

Owns two pairs, one at 270 miles that still feels new. Breathable, comfortable and quiet, with a roomy toe box and no lockdown issues; the tongue and laces are fine, but it is unstable when changing direction quickly.

At 500 miles the EVO SL is their everyday easy shoe: the upper has held up with only slight fraying and the midsole still feels bouncy.

At 700 km a 60 kg runner training for a 2:45 debut still reaches for the EVO SL for almost every non-workout run; only the upper shows wear, with a tear above the midsole.

Replaced the EVO SL's thin insole with one from a New Balance 1080, adding about 10 g but more cushion and no more foot slip; has over 300 miles on the pair and it still feels new.

At 163 miles the EVO SL is still super responsive and their favourite shoe.

About 200 miles over two months, on easy runs, tempo work, strides and long runs up to 30 km, and rated among the best they have tried, mainly for the price. They like the responsive foam, versatility, breathable upper and decent durability, though the outsole and midsole show some wear and a small crack. They dislike the cheap laces and short, thin tongue (which bruised their foot once or twice when tied tightly), say the soft, compressing foam makes it a poor long-run choice, find it weaker at 5K-10K pace, and note it runs slightly small.

A 215 lb flat-footed runner, 100+ miles in, calls the EVO SL's foam the most versatile they've used, fine from 13-mile long runs to track intervals and expected to last 500-600 miles. Downsides: poor laces, treadless outsole in the wet, and a cutout that collects gravel.

Uses the EVO SL for non-long runs and it has held up great so far; easy runs feel quicker in it.

Highest-rated shoe in testing that year: soft heel landing but firms up for toe-off, handles 5K pace to 20-milers, and still felt protective and bouncy near 450 miles. Gripes: tongue slides sideways and a slightly loose heel.

A self-described Nike fan won over by it: propulsive without a plate, legs stay fresh on 22 km runs, and the outsole shows almost no wear past 900-1000 km. Cautions: slippery on wet roads, a bit loose for narrow feet, not great for walking.

Mark Dredge found it comfortable and responsive at 500 km, a little softer and more lived-in than a new pair, with foam creasing and a big-toe wear spot on the upper. He expects another 300–500 km. The main caution is that it can feel unstable for runners without good ankle or foot control.

Says the EVO SL is not perfect for long runs for everyone, but its durability is crazy: their pair feels better at 400 km than in the first 100 km.