Adidas’ Adizero line of performance running shoes has been a hit with experienced runners due to top-of-the-line racing shoes like the Adios Pro and Takumi Sen, but it has been missing an entry-level shoe for newer runners or high school athletes. Enter the Adidas Adizero SL, a lightweight, budget-friendly everyday trainer featuring the performance focus and technology runners expect from shoes bearing the “Adizero” label.
WHY PACERS CARRIES THESE SHOES:
The Adidas Adizero SL is a simple, no-frills running shoe designed to do it all. It has enough cushioning to keep you comfy as an everyday trainer. It’s lightweight and responsive enough for days when your training calls for faster running. You can feel confident that this do-it-all running shoe will perform no matter what kind of run you’re going on. The Adizero SL balances the comfort of an everyday shoe with the performance feel runners have come to expect from Adidas.
WHAT’S NEW:
The Adidas Adizero SL is the first iteration of this new entry into the Adidas’ Adizero line or performance running shoes, so everything is new. It replaces the SL20 in Adidas’ lineup. Although it carries over the Lightstrike midsole from the SL20, the Adizero SL adds a touch of Lightstrike Pro foam under the ball of the foot for a bouncier and faster feel at toe-off, especially for faster paces. The fast-feeling midsole paired with a lightweight, breathable mesh upper adds up to a shoe that is tuned for picking up the pace.
WHO THESE SHOES ARE FOR:
- High school runners looking for an intro-level, every-day running shoe
- Experienced runners looking for a lightweight shoe for tempo runs
- Athletes who mix running and fitness into their daily routines
WHAT’S IN THESE SHOES:
- Lightstrike – firmer foam provides balance and stability on landing
- Lightstrike Pro – performance foam at the ball of foot for springy toe-off
- Rubber outsole – for traction and durability
- Recycled materials – Breathable mesh upper contains 50% recycled materials
HOW THEY FIT:
- SIZE: True to size
- HEEL: Locked in: Heel padding provides a soft, snug fit.
- MIDFOOT: Moderate: Standard size accommodates most feet.
- MIDFOOT: Moderate: Standard size accommodates most feet.
HOW THEY COMPARE TO OTHER SHOES:
- CUSHION: The Adidas Adizero SL has a light level of firm cushioning. For runners looking for extra cushioning, we recommend the Adidas Adizero Boston and the Adidas Ultraboost Light.
- PRONATION: Adidas Adizero SL is not recommended for pronation control. For extra support to help counteract pronation we suggest Adidas Solarcontrol.
- SPEED: The Adidas Adizero SL is a lightweight shoe designed to perform well at faster paces. For an even speedier running shoe for race day, we recommend the Adizero Adios Pro or the Adizero Takumi Sen.
- OTHER BRANDS: Shoes from other brands similar to Adidas Adizero SL are Brooks Launch, Saucony Ride, and Hoka Mach.
SPECS:
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WEIGHT: Women’s 7.6 oz.| Men’s 8.5 oz.
- OFFSET: Women’s 8.5 mm | Men’s 8.5 mm
