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adidas Adizero SL2 Reviews

Daily trainerRanked #2 in Daily trainers

Soft, bouncy and responsive; the tight midfoot gives blisters, so several size up.

94Signal score

58% positive

85reviews

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Updated 10 Nov

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What people mention

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Responsive8 Durable6 Comfortable fit3 Fast3 Stable3

Common concerns

Narrow fit9 Blisters8 Wears out fast3

Real runner experiences (85)

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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 19, 2025 · summarized

Mixed

Used the SL2 for easy runs for a while, but even with narrow feet it felt too narrow in the midfoot; a decent shoe and good value.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 13, 2025 · summarized

Mixed

400 km on the SL2: worth it at a good price, but the fit is weird and very narrow in the midfoot compared to the AP3, Boston and Evo SL.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 13, 2025 · summarized

Mixed

Loves the SL2 foam, but it was too narrow and a bit short; fine for a couple of runs, then shelved for fit.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 24, 2024 · summarized

Mixed

The SL2 is softer than the Boston 12, a little narrow and short (fine half a size up); on a 5K it was light, bouncy and fun though not amazing.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 3, 2024 · summarized

Mixed

With standard lacing their foot felt cramped and numb in the SL2; skipping the second eyelet helped, but they'd only use it for daily miles, not long runs.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 2, 2024 · summarized

Mixed

A 60 kg runner's first 6K in the SL2: decent cushioning and a nice spring at easy pace, but laces too short, a narrow midfoot that made their ankles work, and a toe box that felt crushed on one foot.

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Common questions about adidas Adizero SL2

What do runners say about adidas Adizero SL2?

Many runners find the Adizero SL2 soft, bouncy and responsive, softer than the original SL. The main drawback is a narrow, tight midfoot that causes blisters and hot spots for many, and several go up half a size. Some keep it to shorter daily runs.

Is adidas Adizero SL2 worth it?

Of the 85 reviews with a clear verdict, 58% are positive, 27% mixed and 15% negative. The praise mentioned most is responsive. The most common complaint is narrow fit.

What are the most common complaints about adidas Adizero SL2?

The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (9 reviews), blisters (8 reviews) and wears out fast (3 reviews). For example: Gets arch blisters in the SL2, possibly from their arches overhanging the narrow midfoot.

Where do these adidas Adizero SL2 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 85 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.