Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.9 oz · 40/31mm stack · 10mm drop
How it ranks
The adidas adizero SL2 trails most daily trainers in our data. Value and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 32 runner reviews.
Confidence
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Confidence
93 High
External retailer ratings
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“Durability is brilliant with little wear for the mileage”
“The durability is amazing. 400 miles on it and it still looks and feels great.”
“The rubber on the inside of the left heel is peeling off after less than 50 miles”
“I'm at close to 400 miles on mine and they still feel good on my feet.”
“Very firm ride but this made it last a long time and still feel good at 400 miles”
“Good durability through 450 miles of road and trails so far, but nearing end of my usage.”
“Midsole loses its spring/structure in ~3 months at 50-60 mpw”
“Softer foam and the superfoam they included covers more of the shoe.”
“The outer sole isn't great though—looks like 3-4 layers and wears badly”
“Would not recommend for heavy heel strikers.”
“Laces are slippery and frequently come undone (even when tightly tied)”
“Definitely less firm than the last iteration of the Adizero SL.”
“As the run goes longer, the cushioning goes away”
“Doesn't feel especially quick compared to preferred speedwork shoes.”
“Does run a little small though”
“Good fit, firm sole, more responsive than the ultraboost.”
“Think they'll last to 400, maybe 450-500 miles”
“Not the most cushioning out there, but I wouldn't say it is uncomfortable by any means.”
“Light and responsive due to the light strike running through the shoe”
“Just takes a bit to break in.”
“Cushioning is good. It helps with my tendonitis”
“300 miles with moderate wear at 200lbs”
“Lightweight but lacks rigidity”
“Post run fatigue I feel is improved on previous models”
“The upper isn't snug but you can lace it up tight if you want”
76% 13/17
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Sizing and ride details at a glance.
Men's
8.5, 9, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13
8, 8.5, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5
42, 42.5, 45, 45.5, 46, 47, 47.5
Women's
6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9, 10
4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7, 8
37.5, 38.5, 40, 40.5, 42
4/5
Overall
Great daily trainer for what I got it on sale for, very firm ride but this made it last a long time and still feel good at 400 miles
andrew86239 · Dec 1, 2023
50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Oct 21, 2023
25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
5/5
Overall
I've now run 300 miles in my SL's. I'm on the heavier side (for a runner at least) and pushing 200lbs. They show moderate wear. I've used them for both long runs and intervals and they've been good at both. I got mine for less than fifty bucks too, so can't complain at that price. Think they'll last to 400, maybe 450-500 miles! Does run a little small though.
Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2023
30 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 20
4/5
Overall
Nice and resonsive. I found New Balance Fuel Cell very squishy, these are a lot stiffer underfoot. Trued Hoka Untraboost and they were meh, settled on these for tempos and the like a nice shoe.
The outer sole isn't great though. looks like three or 4 layers and wears badly.
Anonymous runner · Jul 31, 2023
35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
5/5
Overall
Shoe is good, cushioning is good. It helps with my tendonitis. I bought it for $60, good value. But I am disappointed that the rubber on the inside of the left heel is peeling off after less than 50 miles in the shoe.
ShoeTubersHaveNoEthics · Jul 29, 2023
30 mpw training for a marathon
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