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Daily trainer
Firm but durable with a grippy outsole, though some find it too harsh for easy days or long runs.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 20, 2024 · summarized
MixedAt 350 miles the Adizero SL lasted a Canadian winter of easy, recovery and some tempo runs, with a warm upper and incredible traction on snow and wet ground. The midsole is very firm, almost like a brick, though it still protects.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 20, 2024 · summarized
MixedThey don't love the Adizero SL's foam or geometry, but at 388 miles of salty, sandy winter roads it's stupidly durable and still looks new.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 9, 2024 · summarized
MixedAbout 200 miles in the Adizero SL: it handles almost any pace, the outsole is great on rough surfaces, but Lightstrike isn't fun at recovery pace and the laces are poor.
YouTube · The Run Testers · Jan 8, 2023 · summarized
MixedAbout 30 miles on roads, wet paths and gravel, including a slow half marathon plus tempo and interval work. They liked the grip, stability and likely long life, and said it came alive at faster paces landing midfoot. They found the midsole very firm and lifeless at slow paces and on longer runs, and the fit snug, with a toe box that is not roomy and some numbness early on. They see it suiting short runs of around five miles for people who like a firm ride, with better rivals at the price.
Most runners call the Adizero SL firm but durable, with a grippy outsole that lasts through hundreds of miles. Those who like a firmer ride enjoy it as a versatile daily trainer, while others find it too harsh for easy days or long runs past about 10 km. Some say it softens a little with miles.
Of the 75 reviews with a clear verdict, 56% are positive, 24% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is blisters.
The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (4 reviews), narrow fit (3 reviews) and heavy (2 reviews). For example: Got a sharp heel pain in the left shoe around the 45th minute of a 90-minute run in the Adizero SL.
We collected and summarized 75 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.
Everyday shoes for easy and steady miles, ranked by real runners.
