adidas adizero SL2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.6 oz · 9mm drop · 40/31mm stack · Narrow

How it ranks

The adidas adizero SL2 rates in the 38th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is value (92nd percentile); its weakest is comfort (5th). Of 8 runners who came to it from another shoe, 8 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 11 runner reviews here plus retailer ratings.

adidas adizero SL2

/ 5

Good

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

71/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

71
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

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93
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

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89
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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83
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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81
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (55/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

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55

What runners say

“Durability is brilliant with little wear for the mileage”
4/5 Full review
“The rubber on the inside of the left heel is peeling off after less than 50 miles”
ShoeTubersHaveNoEthics 5/5 Full review
“Very firm ride but this made it last a long time and still feel good at 400 miles”
andrew86239 4/5 Full review
“Midsole loses its spring/structure in ~3 months at 50-60 mpw”
3/5 Full review
“The outer sole isn't great though—looks like 3-4 layers and wears badly”
4/5 Full review
“Laces are slippery and frequently come undone (even when tightly tied)”
3/5 Full review
“As the run goes longer, the cushioning goes away”
Jose Alfonzo 5/5 Full review
“Does run a little small though”
5/5 Full review
“Think they'll last to 400, maybe 450-500 miles”
5/5 Full review
“Light and responsive due to the light strike running through the shoe”
Mdizzler 4/5 Full review

Would buy again

0% 0/1

Prefer this shoe over another

69% 9/13

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Light 7.6 oz build with tall 40mm stack for easy miles.
  • Rubber coverage holds up well, so expect a long training life.
  • Runners feel they get plenty of shoe for the money.

Cons

  • Underfoot comfort lags well behind most trainers on long runs.
  • Several reviewers found the fit snug, consider sizing up.
  • Dual-foam midsole rides firmer than the big stack suggests.

Reader Ratings

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Runner reviews

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Good cushioned trainer

Anonymous runner · Jun 6, 2023

4/5

Overall

Comfortable ride, the upper isn't snug but you can lace it up tight if you want. Good for easy and long runs.

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Where to buy

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Dick's Sporting Goods
$129.99

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.6 oz M Lightest
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8.5 oz M
Stack
40/31mm
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40/35mm
Drop
9mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2022 Q4
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$130
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Best price
$129.99 Lowest price
$149.99
$131.97
Ratings
Overall
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (70%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Good (70%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Excellent (92%) Best value
Very good (87%)
Good (77%)
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