Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 15, 2025 · summarized
MixedTheir SL2 felt dead and flat by 550 km and hurts their knees even at slow pace; they really liked it for the first 200 km.
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Soft, bouncy and responsive; the tight midfoot gives blisters, so several size up.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 15, 2025 · summarized
MixedTheir SL2 felt dead and flat by 550 km and hurts their knees even at slow pace; they really liked it for the first 200 km.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 15, 2025 · summarized
NegativeAmong the worst shoes they've bought: the SL2 collar rubbed painful blisters on the first run, the upper wore through, and cushioning was gone by about 500 km.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 15, 2025 · summarized
MixedLoves the SL2's fit and look, but the foam's bounce faded by about 100 miles and it feels firm on anything over 5 miles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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