adidas Adizero EVO SL Reviews

They loved it once used to its instability, which initially brought back their tib-post tendinopathy.

The only shoe that has caused them pain, which they put down to its instability.

A new runner likes the EVO SL but wants more stability.

A 50–60 mpw runner struggled to get along with the EVO SL for tempo and daily runs, preferring a more stable shoe despite its slightly better bounce.

Returned the EVO SL after one 8-mile run: it exposed how much they overpronate and left them with lateral ankle, Achilles and calf pain.

More aggressive rocker, less stable and firmer than the Neo Zen; it softened after 20–30 miles but is too aggressive for their easy runs.

Using the EVO SL for all tempo and long runs, its instability likely contributed to an adductor niggle; switching to the Superblast 2 for long runs helped almost immediately.

A novice running 10-20 miles a week at about 10 min/mile loves the EVO SL: far more energetic than their HOKAs and more fun, letting them ease off the effort and still hold pace. Finds it very unstable though.

Sold two pairs of EVO SL because both felt unstable and caused aches.

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.

Needed about 250 miles in the EVO SL before it felt comfortable for longer runs; anything past 7 miles used to bring Achilles or plantar pain, which they put down to its instability. Has since run 14 miles in it with no trouble and says it felt pretty good.

Unless running hard, the EVO SL just feels firm and unstable to them.

Rotating with the Vomero 18, the EVO SL stresses their Achilles and pronation stabilisers.

A beginner finds the Evo SL fun but unstable: a 13-miler left their ankle cooked, though 5k runs felt good.

A neutral runner who was a little disappointed: no stability in the arch or heel, with a very thin insert.

Never needed a stability shoe, but their first couple of runs in the EVO SL were mostly about trying not to roll an ankle; wishes the next version were a little more stable.

They recently got the Adizero Evo SL for road use and like the foam a lot but find the shoe quite unstable.

About 40 miles in, the EVO SL feels great on long runs, but around 10 miles they start noticing instability and strain on their ankles, unlike in the rod-stabilised Adios Pro 3.

Finds the EVO SL unstable: like the Adios Pro 3, which they returned, the midsole seems to roll their forefoot outward. The Boston 12 is far more stable for them.

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.