Adidas Adizero SL - Adidas Finally Has a Good Daily Trainer
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Adidas has been making some of the best racing shoes on the market, but there has been a glaring gap in their lineup. They haven’t had a good daily trainer for several years. But now, this is the Adizero SL, and it’s the Adidas daily trainer that we have been looking for.
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After 120km+, the midsole feels like Boost, but light as Lightstrike and the shoes made running enjoyable for a fresh guy like me. Thank you Kofuzi for the recommendation.
glad you're enjoying them!
How are the shoes holding up?
@@ZaahirJappie I only have 1 pair of shoes for everything, currently at 300k+ and it gets softer and smoother without losing the stability. Perfect daily trainer.
@dappergrizzly888 looking forward to mine!!! Might arrive today. Thanks for your reply.
@@ZaahirJappie You're welcome! Keep in mind that it needs a lil bit of break-in time though.
Purchased after watching your review . Fantastic shoes. First run they felt too firm and I had sore feet afterward . Second run , shoes felt great . They are comfortable, very stable and responsive. I don’t have narrow feet but there is plenty of room in the toe box .Thank you 🇦🇺
Glad to hear they’re working for you!
As a half-marathon and lower runner, I have found Adidas shoes to be good fits for me. The firmer cushion relative to a lot of other shoes is helpful for my footstrike for whatever reason. I am excited to try these shoes!
I've ran in the Adizero SL and the Boston 12. I enjoy the SL more. I think the SL's lighter weight, more comfortable upper, and better fit wins me over.
Thanks, I was having trouble deciding! I just ordered the SL.
I love my Solarboost 4. Boost cushion hides the weight. Mid foot to fore foot strike happy. 50% price off that makes it a steal.
For me the Boston is my daily trainer...nearly 1000 km with the 10....bought a new pair but the old ones are still in excellent shape...from long runs, tempos, easy runs, just excellent.
Adidas are really at the top of their game at the moment. Pro 3 and Takumi Sen are awesome. Enjoying the videos Kofuzi, love the summary of best use, comparable alternatives and rotation ideas. Though it is costing me a decent amount of money 😂
I’m glad you’re enjoying the summary section!
I just retire my squeaky Pro2 today. And the un-dyed Takumi 9 just landed here in my country. And this glowing review of the SL…
Ugghh. Adidas is costing me too much money
For me they already had a good daily trainer in the Adistar & newer Adistar CS. I used Adistar (800km++) for my daily training last year & loved it albeit it has been overlooked by the running community/running CZcamsrs in favour of other alternatives.
Agreed. Very underrated.
The Adistar is really good if you want max stack without max cushion for long(er) runs. I found it too big, clunky and guided for shorter daily runs though.
But it's heavy, 317 g.
This one is 243 g.
I grabbed a pair on sale today for $40! I wish other brands can have crazy deals like this once in a while !
Same! I got mine for 100$ canadian (MSRP: 160$ canadian)
Awesome video as usual! It's great to hear that Adidas is back in the daily trainer game. Such a coincidence that the last Adidas daily trainer I bought was your mentioned Boston 9 model. It was their Boston Marathon edition (such a good-looking colorway) that they were blowing out at $50 a pair.
Adidas has been killing it with their speed/race game the past few seasons. I hope that spills over to the daily trainer sector. I would also love to see what they could do when the focus is max-cushion, easy/recovery pace --- a shoe that competes with the More V4, Triumph 20, or the Nimbus 25
IKR the PrimeX strung destroyed the max cushion so much they re categorised it
@@thespecialone7632 Agreed, I have the original (non-strung) PrimeX and *absolutely* love it. However, I just cannot run slow paces in it as the ride gets very nervous and then I start worrying about rolling my ankles. For me, the shoe sings beautifully at faster paces. I am all in if Adidas could find a way to marry the PrimeX max cushion goodness with a little bit more stability (perhaps widen the rearfoot a tad???).
Finally bought a pair of Adizero SL for $35 in 2024. First impression is it’s very firm and a little snug in the midfoot… would love to see the shoe break in. I also own pairs of Peg 39s and Rebel v3s, so it’s cool to see the brands do good, similar things for their daily trainer models. Thanks for the review, Kofuzi!!
Reviews like this gives me more confidence in my purchasing decisions. 💪
I find tye Adios 6/7 works really well as a daily trainer with a lot of versatility. I'm interested in the SL but am not convinced it is better than the Adios. I'll wait for a good price on them as I do like their look so at worst they should make a good shoe for summer.
Exactly. The Adios 6 and 7 are already great daily trainers, the best Adidas currently has to offer. 👌
U can’t do easy runs in adios 7 right?
@@kostar500 it's certainly personal preference but I do use it for easy runs as well. I'd say it really shines at faster paces but I find it comfortable enough at slower ones as well.
Just picked up a pair for $35 at REI in the Solr Red color way. fantastic shoe and seriously a great deal!
ridiculously low price. well done
Adidas's premium lineup with Adios Pro 3, Prime X Strung, and Takumi Sen 8 makes a lot of sense and I love each of these shoes, but the rest in the Adizero line is a bit perplexing. I picked up the Boston 11 and Adios 7 from the 50%-off sales that Adidas had recently and neither of them are what most would consider to be in the daily trainer category like Novablast 3, Endorphin Speed 3, and Mach 5. Not sure what to make of the Boston 11 and I like the Adios 7 for short-and-fast types of runs (10K and under) but much prefer the TS8 for that kind of workout. I don't see the SL being much different from the Adios 7 so it doesn't interest me.
The SL doesn't seem as inviting for all-round daily training like the NB3, ES3, M5, or my current favorite, Deviate Nitro 2. I need to put in some time and miles into the Boston 11 but it's pretty firm and will take a good while to loosen up. The Adios 7 has loosened up after around 30 miles and feels better now but it's still on the firm side, which I like every now and then. Based on some sneak photos from the recent Running Event, the Boston 12 looks promising and perhaps be the all-round versatile daily trainer that's missing in the Adizero lineup and better compete with the likes of NB3, ES3, and DN2, etc.
Foot Doctor Zach reviewed the outsole rubber. It's the toughest he has tested.
Great video! The way you described the SL is the way I felt and used the Infinity 2s last year and a half or so. Used them for training and to run races from 5k to half-marathons. I have to try these on and give em a go, definitely gonna wait for those discounts. 👍
I might have to try the Infinity this year. I skipped them last year
Adios SL is $35 dollars now so Kofuzi you called this perfectly.
Whut
Finally a adidas shoe with a real upper and NO junk in the midsole..definitely will try it in the spring..really liked the SL20.2 but not quite enough cushioning for pavement but it was really good on dirt or grass..this was the adidas shoe I was hoping for..a Rebel V3 for pavement and this for dirt/grass..a possible combo for 5k racing..
Sounds like a beefed up version of the Adios 7 without the Continental rubber. The original SL20 had a plastic shank in it much like the Adios. I feel like Adidas are still trying to figure this out. Thanks for the review.
Kind of, but there's more Lightstrike Pro in the Adios 7 than the Adizero SL, so the SL isn't just a 1.33x version of the Adios.
Good ways to think about it
My favorite daily trainer are the SL 20.2.
I just bought the Pegasus 39 to replace them but they're mushy, the react foam is decent but the zoom air pockets feel weird, the energy return isn't much. They're also boring to run in, but I do not regret to have bought them because they cost me 59€.
I am seeing the Adizero SL to be my next daily trainer, but I won't pay the premium price that they're asking.
I love the SL 20.2 so I guess I'll love these even more.
Thanks for the review! Maybe I’ll consider these for my first ever marathon this year (in Berlin!!). I have ran a few halves in Boston 7 and Adios 6 and I have liked them a lot:)
Adios 6/7 are kind of the new old bostons and work fine as a daily trainer in my book...
My feet aren’t as tough or strong as yours
Guess we all are different. I was rather underwhelmed by this one. Rather firm, very low toebox which sort of crushed my toes a bit (although was a bit better on subsequent runs) and did feel it fitted slightly short - well certainly compared to all the other adidas shoes I have in the same size. Only felt the Lightstrike Pro bit going faster when up on my toes more but at my daily training pace really not at all. Lighter than the Boston 11 for sure but it certainly is not "SL" (super light). On the plus side I found a 35% discount code but even at £77 felt I got a budget shoe which TBH I thought is what adidas intended.
I think the budget option is the non-Adizero SL, the SL20, if they are still going to make that
@@kofuzi The recent versions of the older SL 20, the 20.2 and 20.3 will probably be a better option than the regular SL20 for people that look for a bit more cushion.
Good point Tim...I had the Adi Boston 6 and was 1/2 size short compared to B8.
Just picked up Pegasus39 and it's a great tts fit with a good base and like all workhorse pegasus after 50miles zoom gets better and molds to foot.
A lot of what you described about Adidas' daily trainer lifecycle reminds me of Hoka's story with the Mach 4 & 5. I think a lot of people felt the Cliftons were not what they once were (still a good shoe, just not leading edge) and then the Mach became a lighter, well-cushioned, daily trainer that could pick up the paces and provide a really fun ride. It's good to see this from Adidas. Here's hoping for some random discounts!
Adios 7 is a sweet daily trainer
What? That's my special shoes for tempo run only. 😂
U guys got issue about the hole appeared on the side of upper mesh after 50mile or something?
I would love to see another video between the New Balance Rebel Fuel Cell V3 and the Adidas Adizero SL
Great work! Would love to see a comparison video of the SL, Boston 11, and Adios 7. Trying to decide on one as a tempo day and half marathon race shoe.
What did you decide on? I've been using the Boston 11's for over 550km so far and they're still in very good condition, but I have had problems. The hard heel section has ended up giving me Haglund's deformity which is a problem more commonly associated with women who wear high heels, I've also got runner's toenails from them. Previously I had Asics Gel Nimbus 24 which were amazingly comfortable, but much more expensive and wore out pretty quickly. A solution with the Boston 11s would be to perhaps buy a half size larger and get heel pads to soften the heel, but I think I'll just change to something with a padded heel, this Adizero SL looks nice, just wish it had continental rubber, that stuff seems incredibly durable.
@@Enoch-Root I actually ended up going a totally different direction. I was able to get some older model Saucony rides for a good price for daily miles since I’ve had success with the ride in the past. Then took a chance on the atreyu artist for a tempo/race shoe. Was able to get them for about $85 with a coupon code. Only have about 10 miles on them but I love them so far. Feels like a Saucony endorphin speed but slightly wider fit. I’d also seen that adidas tends to run more narrow and that could be an issue for me.
Excellent video and review. Thanks & congrats. I consider it a very good guide for evaluating alternatives. Hope you are doing well in the cold N.A. winter.
Just bought ones for nearly $90. And watching your review thanks)
I have been using the adios 7 as a kind of speedy daily trainer. I feel this would be similar
It’s a bit more forgiving, but analogous
Waiting for that discount. Ill go with the the solid blue colorway though, or the classic black and white so theyre not embarrassing to wear casually after retiring them.
Really great video! Just bought these last week, but unfortunately they are almost small for my feet, since I always buy half a size smaller in Adidas shoes to get a good fit, here I did the usual but this shoe is shorter than the others! If anyone buys I'd suggest buying half a size up compared to your usual Adidas shoes. Since I'll use it as a daily trainer and it's just barely shorter than what I'd like, will probably still use it up. The foam did feel quite firm for me, but maybe since it hasn't been used enough to soften up a bit. But wanted another daily trainer for a long time besides my Saucony Ride 15, so these will be filling that purpose for me.
Kofuzi mentions that sizing difference from the usual adidas trend in the review.
Okay thought I'll come back to this, now that I've been using the shoe a bit more, the upper stretched a bit and now fits pretty well. If not using thick socks it's an okay fit now, not too tight. The foam however is still kinda hard, but it did soften up somewhat. What i really like about this shoe now that I've been using it is the little patch of the super foam under the forefoot, it makes me run with a better technique because I can feel that i should "bounce off of it" during running, I think this shoe made my overall technique better.
Finally a daily trainer with a Kofuzi approval, can’t wait for the 100m review and safe travels to H-town 🤠
100 percent!!! Got a pair of SLs and while I love my boston10s (despite the 50mile break in period) these trainers I slipped on and felt natrual for the first time running in them. Will be getting another pair maybe for races, but these are such a plush nice ride and the cushioning around the heel area is great too!
Bought this at a discount. Mainly just for casual shoe. But the foam especially LSP in front makes me just wanna run in it. Very good
Glad to hear it’s working for you!
regular lightstrike is pretty meh
I prefer a heavier shoe for training so when I switch I feel noticeably lighter. I think it helps mentally.
Maybe try this one? You might like the changes and tweaks to this Lightstrike
Thank you. Purchased mine today. Love from Australia.
Great video, really appreciate the comparison to similar shoes because I've been considering the Peg 39 or the Rebel v3 as next purchase, now I'm pretty sure I'll go with this or Rebel v3
If you can, try both of them on at a local store. They feel a bit different. Rebel v3 = Foam is the star. You notice how different it feels the moment you put it on. Peg39/Adizero SL = more traditional feel, and give you hints of pop depending on how your foot strikes the ground. Not saying one is better than the other, but different people have different preferences - perhaps even depending on what kind of run they use it for
Treadmill cameo! 👀 Great review Mike!
Good training shoe for the money. INCREDIBLE training shoe when you can pick em' up on sale for 50-60 dollars!
This shoe sounds exciting. I used to run in Adidas in the 90's (aging myself?) but haven't had a pair of their shoes since. I may have to give this a go at some point. Thanks for this analysis, Mike. Very informative, well done. 👍
I use the adiós 6/7 for my daily’s but these look nice. Might get a pair when they go on sale!
Got the pro 3 at an unbelievable holiday sale price and agree that adidas is doing very well in that range. It is a fantastic shoe ! Light strike pro is a fantastic compound. Somehow they frequently seem to be on sale .
The Adios 6 and 7 are already great daily trainers from Adidas. The SL is just a nice addition, not better than the Adios 6 or 7 though in my opinion.
I had severe upper durability issues with the Adios 7. Ripped after only like 50k. Fortunately Adidas Germany takes back shoes quite easily.
Is Adidas " killing" the normal Adios ? The Adios 6&7 hqve the same pattern of outsole but also with the torsion system to give the shoe a much better pop. Not to mention ,the Adios do have a bunch of LiteStrike Pro from the arch to the toes and with just a minor layer of normal LiteStrike bellow that LS Pro.
I love adidas design and also enjoyed the latest adios pro, but they have lacked a daily trainer. I have tried adistar, many bostons and the beloved sl20. Most did not work well for me.
This might be the one to try 🤞
@@kofuzi Thanks for the pointer.
@@kofuziyou were not wrong. These are great shoes. They remind me of the Reebok float ride energy 3 (but better quality).
Great Video! Love the reviews as always. I really like you offering up an alternative shoe!
Thanks!
ThNks for review and honesty 🎉
This shoe is the best One since years! Great one!
Lol I just ordered the exact same rain jacket. I love the rebel v3 it’s my daily trainer,I was waiting since last year to get them and it was worth the wait.
A really good shoe
Just picked these up for 70 euros.. great shoe ! As a heavy runner i like the midsole.. only had one problem with the right insole of the shoe it gave me a blister.
Has it gone away after another run? I used to have a similar problem with the Pegasus from several years back. The insole would rub the arch funny for the first run or two and then it was fine.
@@kofuzii didnt run in them yet because of the blister.. if it doesnt go away what do you recommend? Remove the insole ? Thx for the feedback you are a great inspiration btw !
I purchased a pair for 80 eur in Austria. Tried ones, so far so good...
Great information! One minor note, you seemed to have turned up the brightness on your videos starting around Christmas (maybe a newer and brighter studio light?), so I think some of the details on that white shoe is lost. I'd personally prefer the previous level of brightness, but this is of course not a deal breaker when it comes to your videos :)
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve been tinkering with the lighting (and sometimes with levels in post).
This is a bit of a revelation, I've been looking for something with a bit more cushioning for slow-pace (over 6 min/km) aerobic runs and hadn't even thought of Adidas! I'm currently using the Peg 39 for everything (recovery, base, tempo, strides, long), so you saying that "Everything that the Pegasus 39 is trying to deliver, I think the SL 20 does a much better job of doing it." sounds like music to my ears! I believe you nailed it when you also said that the React foam is a little stiff and the forefoot Zoom Air pocket doesn't seem to be doing much, at least not during those slower-paced runs. If the Adios Pro 3 is available, should I get that instead for my long runs, to pair with the Peg 39?
Those two shoes are very different kinds of tools. Like a driver vs a 7 iron
@@kofuzi Ah, not the right tool for the job then.
A really nice looking shoe
Everyone seems to be bashing that shoe. Don't you think that Adios 7 that you can get for about 90$-100$ would be a much better choice?
If you can run in the Adios 7 as a daily trainer, then it probably is for you. I, on the other hand, do not want to do that.
Another brilliant review. Thanks. I don't think I heard you discuss the forefoot fit. Some say too narrow with a shallow toe box. Also, with the hard rubber outsole did you hear a slap with each footstrike? Thanks for your wonderful reviews.
Good questions. I had the same.
I didn’t think it was too narrow or shallow. Perhaps if you can tell me what shoes you’re comparing it to so that I can comment? Like, narrow compared to what?
I didn’t hear any slapping with the hardness of the rubber. When rubber outsoles are very dense, I’m usually worried about it being slippery or harsh underfoot. And I didn’t experience either.
Haven’t worn adidas since they collaborated with Ye. Now I can try them again.
Isn't their daily an Adios 7? I run with their 6 and it's great.
Never picked up a pair of Adidas shoes until they got at least 40% off. Wait while geting my peg39 worn out more.
New balance Rebel v3 is way way more enjoyable, soft, bouncy and universal daily trainer. On the other hand if you really like a pair of light but very firm shoe than take Adizero sl.
i'm not sure i would agree with your characterization of the shoe, but overall i would say it's a great time to be a runner. many options for a variety of preferences and price points
I got my pair of Adizero SLs in just yesterday! It’s going to be my tempo/interval shoe for my training. Where do you see the Boston 11 fitting in? I used to B10 as my long run shoe my last two training blocks and leaning the same for the B11.
If you like the B10, the B11 has a GREAT racing style upper. I really enjoy it for easy and training days. I'd even consider racing in it for certain distances, but I enjoy the Sen8 for 5 and 10k. (I'm mid 40s, 205lbs, 6')
Thanks, Kofuzi! Got them @ $87.5 in my place. Can't wait to try them out 🙃
Nice
It seems to overlapped with Adios 6 & 7, I have both of them.
I love my Adios 6 as a daily trainer it was my favorite (until I got my NB Rebel v3) , not so much for 7 because they reduced the material at the heel probably to reduce some weight.
SL seems to me they are trying to fill the gap between Adios 6 and 7, but the lightstrike+ LS pro midsole are too similar with this one (SL seems to have less LS Pro) and I am not a fan of their mesh upper, not convincing for me to purchase a pair, maybe if they are at least 30% off I may get a pair to compare.
Hoping you can compare Adios 6 (or 7) with SL.
How would you compare Adidas to NB? Im going from a 1080 to the Adizero SL. What do you think?
@@ZaahirJappie 1080 is soft and plush with plenty of cushioning, SL is more responsive but a bit less cushioning. SL is more versatile as a daily trainer and 1080 is quite limited to slower pace run.
IMO 1080 is more forgiving to different foot shape and got more volume in the forefoot area while SL is quite snag and maybe an issue if you have thicker feet
@jonleexz great reply, thanks. My foot is narrow. 1080s do feel slow yes. Glad you feel the same way.
Hi Kofuzi, finally you with Adidas! ☺
I had leave this brand for years. How it compare to Hoka or Asics ?
do you have some specific shoes in mind? All three of these brands have very wide portfolios of shoes and I want to be as helpful to you as possible.
@@kofuzi not really actually. I am open to any brands. Just acquinted with Hoka & Asics for last 7 years only. But, Adidas outlets is more spread out in the Malls, one quite near to my residence. Currently using Hoka Bondi 8, Asics Gel Kayano 25 ? bit forget 25 or 26, and one Hoka Clifton Edge.
The Clifton edge outsole had been started to vanish in 225 km, which is Dec 2022. I exercise 5 - 6 times a month @ 5 km. I also exercise during the evening after office hours.
I kind of looking for replacement. I need a bit stability shoes.
Thinking of Superblast, but also still searching what kind of Adidas suit to me??
@@kofuzi Hi, Good evening. Just now purchase myself an Ultra Boost 22 ! I think I need to have continental grip, also more durability of the shoe after my outsole Hoka Clifton Edge really vanished in the range of +225 Km.
You are correct about this Adidas Lights Strike, its really comfy, and light. I almost buy it also.
Just bought these on a hefty sale, great prediction 😅
this shoe is already 70 bucks where i live(Taiwan).
I'm a FedEx courier and I have to wear all-black shoes. They make these in all-black and i'm gonna pick these up.
I have the Boston 12 that fits perfectly and I went to Adidas store to buy the SL, unfortunately the front part of the shoes have this stupid design (similar to many Nike) where the upper net push on your big finger like a socks, this is extremely uncomfortable even choosing two size more! Unbelievable, I finally purchased the Asics Gel Nimbus 26 that fits like a glove.
Is this almost the same with adios 6 and adios 7? Great review btw!
Yes and no. The Adios is more of a speed or workout shoe (it used to be the marathon racer in the lineup). So it’s built a bit more for speed and workouts. The Adizero SL is going to be a bit more comfy and durable for every day paces
@@kofuzi thank you for the explanation. Hope to have one of this and add this to my shoe rotation. Planning to replace the boston as my daily trainer
You can just wait a few more weeks and almost every shoe goes on sale. This new SL has me thinking of getting more adidas shoe. Boston 11 is super cheap at RW. 🤷🏻♂️
Looks and sounds like the adios 6. Good to hear the light strike foam got a tad softer.
So if this is the lightweight daily trainer possibly the upcoming Boston will be the premium daily trainer?
Higher stack and more support on the upper than the adios 6. This feels more like a daily trainer. I have both and I was really surprised by the SL. Great shoe!
Hey Mike, why not use your FX30 for your treadmill shots? Since you’re indoors and stationary, might as well get that crispy footage of your runs while you can
Where is the needed SL vs Boston 12 comparison?
Thoughts on using a carbon plated shoe as a daily trainer? I haven't found a daily trainer that I love...but I do love the NB RC Elite V2. Nice "squish" and return and just a touch of stability. Thanks.
This is great question. I’d love to see a deep dive on this
Not enough research has been done since this is a relatively new thing. But there is an argument to be made that giving your feet different stimuli (high stack, low stack, firm foam, soft foam, carbon plate, no-plate, drop, etc) make your body stronger and more resilient. Esp. if you get used to the RC Elite 2 and at some point in time, you won't be able to find them anymore. Heck, even the RC Elite 1 and the SC Elite 3 are different than the RC Elite 2.
As far as I know, there isn’t any data that says that carbon, per we, is bad for daily training. The shoes may be too harsh, too unstable at easy paces, or too expensive to use every day. But carbon isn’t radioactive or anything.
I think the RC Elite 2 could very well be used as a daily, and I think that’s pretty much how we got to the Super Comp Trainer.
*per se
@@kofuzi I guess durability and cost would also play a role right? Carbons not really designed to run 400-500 miles so you'd be replacing more often.
Saw these for £30 size 8 so just went for them😁
I have been in the market to look for another daily trainer and this makes me excited to try this shoe out! Would you recommend this shoe for heavy runners? I am 5'8" and 211 lbs.
Yes. I might also consider the 1080v12 and Vomero 16
I love mine!
still crying after discarding two pairs of beloved Boston 8. I was, since Energy Boost 2.0, sold to Adidas and in '21-'22 decided to look for alternatives, because I felt Adidas is loosing his game and doing sideways, like with Boston 11 and SL20. now with Pro 3 I fell in love with Adidas again and maybe this will be the alternative to Boston and Solarglide as a daily shoe.
I don’t know why they kept making the Solar series shoes so bulky and heavy
@@kofuzi true. my daily drivers are right now Solarglide 5 and Response+. Although Response is a lower tier shoe it is lighter, considerably lighter when picking it from the shelf. Fortunately Solarglide, being the heaviest on my stack, doesn't feel that way once you start running, at least on recovery runs, also with some drills in the middle.
Great review Kofuzi. Tell me, what will be the biggest difference be going from a NB 1080 v11 to the Adizero SL?
Softness
Lack of OR more softness?@@kofuzi
i was suppossed to buy the triple black supernova 2 parley, then I saw this and is the same price, now I'm torn between the 2. I need a triple black shoe so I don't need to bring 2 shoes when I do travel for work.
I felt the SL sole slippery on trial before I felt Boston 11 as better overall option
SL doesn't have continental sole. Adios 7 have it. Currently Still running with boston 7. The continental still runs well for today. My Hoka rincon 3 is super fun to run. Except it cause my big toes blisters in every run even at 300km. I have to gave up Rincon series and looking for something similar fast, lighter and durable shoes.
Boston 11 or Adios 7 or SL?
I would plan to do tempo/speed/half marathon with the shoes.
SL have the best looking in my opinion.
I'm still irritated that the SL isn't apparently the same shoe as the SL20. They are planning to release an SL20.4 this year on top of this shoe, apparently.
Adidas continues to troll us with the SL20
Midsole, build wise I see it as more comparable to the Nike Vomero than the Peg.
It would need to have a heel and forefoot insert to make it more like the Vomero 16 though
Adizero SL or Novabalst 3? Recently just got Novablast 3 and wonder if I should get this as well…
Very interesting how this shoe seems to get either love or hate from the reviewers.
Picked up boston 11 and adistar @ $50& $40 .Adizero sl & adidas ultraboost 22I though are discontinued models @ $60 on dicksporting goods
the adidas adizero line up is a bit confusing now as they now have 3 daily trainers in the Boston 10/11, Adios 6/7 and now the SL. This SL as the old SL20 are the lower end shoes. I think Adidas just tried to upgrade the SL brand by giving it the same adizero name
I do miss my SL 20 v1, just think v2 and current ver SL are too much foam for me…
Luckily I got adios 6 & 7 for long tempo and long easy
Just bought the mint color yesterday 😅
hope you enjoy!
Great shoe
Good price. Looks nice. Nice to hear it doesn't run long. With only 18mm at the front the Pagasus needs to increase it's stack height significantly to stay in the game in my opinion since it's no longer a shoe people rave about.
I think the problem with the Peg isn’t just a matter of stack height. It’s a problem with what that stack is comprised of
Immediately checked the Adidas website/app and man... that colorway is already sold out on my size :(
Why do u have so many subscribers?
thx
How does this compare to the adios 6/7? LS carrier with the LSP puck in the forefoot? Slightly softer LS and LS geometry with the cutouts giving it that daily trainer feel?
what about the ultraboost 22?
Hi Kofuzi, when will your Non Elite shirts be available again? Thank you
Lighstrike is hard as a brick.
I think it depends on the density of Lightstrike they used for each model.
Maybe try this one. Not all lighstrike is the same.