ADIDAS ADIZERO SL - DAILY RUNNING SHOE OF ADIZERO RANGE OR A TOTAL BRICK? - EDDBUD
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ADIDAS ADIZERO SL - DAILY RUNNING SHOE OF ADIZERO RANGE OR A TOTAL BRICK? - EDDBUD
An initial review of the recently released ADIDAS ADIZERO SL.
A shoe i grabbed from ADIDAS on a discount and i somewhat regretted my purchase!
The adidas SL is very confused. It is not all that light, not all that cushioned and doesn't really fit its intended purpose as a daily running shoe. Its not patch on the original sl20 from 2020 and the adios 6/7 make a better bargain offering than this weirdly firm photocopy of a shoe.
I comment on the upper, midsole and outsole after my initial runs.
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Eddenezer, thanks for saving me the do-re-mi! I’ll stay with my Adios 6 and my beautiful new 7s purchased at a steep discount!
Thanks for a "no holds barred"! review. Was considering stocking this model for The Complete Runner. But no more! Appreciated.
Glad to be of service!
Great job in trying to explain this weird shoe. Your descriptions were excellent.
Thanks for tuning in!
Yes the midsole is firm and it runs a bit narrow. But for $48 on sale at Adidas with an additional coupon I went for it. I bought two pairs in day glow orange and 1\2 size up. I use them for casual wear and I'm quite happy with them at that price.
a couple runs in my sl and loving them so far. frim with good energy return just like i like them
Glad it’s working for you 👍🏼👊
I stoped using those couse dont last much with the same feeling for me. Endorphins speeds took the cake. Great job my freand from the island boy. 🇵🇷❤️🙏🏻
So appreciate your candid reviews. I’ll stop thinking about buying these now.
It’s an ok shoe I suppose if you don’t have any of the others
I am glad to see you in good form! You are hilarious Edd!! Happy Christmas!!
I was really up for it in this one. Heaven knows why as the shoe was a costly mistake!
Another great review! Enjoying the Christmas musical interludes. Have you tried A Very Kacey Christmas by Kacey Musgraves? It's good! Santa 🎅
I haven't tried these yet, but my impression from looking at them and hearing the specs is that this is an SL20.3 with a soupçon of Lightstrike Pro. Honestly, that sounds quite good to me, as I find the SL20.3 to be an excellent (albeit not exactly exciting) daily grinder. Lightstrike definitely softens up after 25 miles or so, at least that's been my experience with the 20.3.
They will no doubt soften up a bit, but still as a review there is better out the box out there for less.
Thanks for the honest review. I was a big fan of the original SL20 but I think I will pass on this model.
Happy Running and Happy Holidays!
Have a top notch running related holiday
Thanks for the review. I’m on my adios 6, floatride 3&4 rotation and this seem not to do anything. The white purple/pink colourway do look great. I was really looking forward to this SL but I think I shall save my earth credits for something else.
The energy 4 adventure or standard are way better shoes.
liking the honesty
My wallet sadly does not. But it has to be done 🤦🏻♂️🤣
Thank you!! Finally a shoe with a narrow toe box. Sold!!
Enjoy!
SL 20.4 was reviews by Foot Doctor Zack and the outsole rubber was tested by a type of sander, and it was found to be the toughest outsole of the year!
Not sure what’s on here but it’s not the same stuff.
Phew bullet dodged. Was waiting for this review. So it's back to old Adidas ways shoes made for people without toes. And they were doing so well
Quite the disappointment inside my stocking with this one.
Maybe a good winter slushy runner ? Loves me that White Christmas record !and I’d love to hear that reggae beat !
Maybe, but theres a few others with better outsoles for it to be a must have.
Thank you very much for the review on this interesting one! It definitely sounds disappointing! 🤔
Oh dear Edd, never mind! I went out to do my hill workout today in the OG SL20s only to find the hill was closed due to tree cutting 😂I had to go elsewhere, it wasn't as good and I was slightly disappointed. Pas de Calais as the French say.
This is the quality of bacteria on toast.
I remember how much you loved the original SL20 and how you said you enjoyed it. I could never get used to the SL20, as I didn't feel any comfort with just regular Lightstrike foam.I was hoping this would be different since it has the Lightstrike Pro foam on the bottom of the forefoot.
I am sure the lightstrike is made in different formulas a bit like react.
But why bother when you can get a much higher quality previous gen shoe, just a year or so old, for less. You can get the Takumi Sen 8 or the Endorphin Speed 2 for $90!
I feel midrange models like this serve only to fool people that just wander into a Footlocker not knowing any better.
Thank you for your review funny and true 😅 totally opposite what Mr Kofuzi think about those pairs
For a beginner picking these up they will wonder what on Earth the fuss is about.
@@EDDBUD 😄😄😄
You MUST review the RC4 to fully complete the analysis of these SL varieties from Adidas.
i got these for $40 brand new and am loving them. Its super light and snappy. great cushioning. I dont reach for my adios 6 anymore.
Moved mine on. Not my cup of tea
Nice!🎉
Maybe should have made it with all Lightstrike Pro like Nike did the Invincible all ZoomX. Was hoping for a softly cushioned but fun running shoe.
It’s not too soft!
I completely disagree with this review I felt the adios 7 cramped and the material was bad, the SL feel awesome when running very comfortable the upper was great the sole was a bit firmer than the 7 but not a huge difference, the 7 hasn’t been a pleasant run, the SL from day one felt awesome, moral of the story every foot is different so can’t go exactly by what every reviewer thinks is good, better find out return policy and if you can return the shoe try it out, if doesn’t work for you return them.
Terrible shoe and has been heavily discounted in the uk. You can pick them up for next to nothing here.
That’s why I said every foot is different I bought both the Adizero SL and 7 and had different experiences than yours, both shoes are heavily discounted as well piaid 60 for the SL and 70 for the the 7, and found the SL more pleasant, overall I have to run more in the 7 to see if it gets better over time and I’m not complaining about the sole of the 7 that was nice it was the upper material that I have found very bad it kept digging into my toes and found that very uncomfortable, but great reviews and if this shoe was uncomfortable for most I must have different feet, but that’s ok that’s why variety exists. But awesome videos might not agree all the time but still enjoy your videos.
I wish this review came out a week ago when I bought these shows. After some 20k they start to become slightly more pleasant but so far the only thing that I am enjoying is the white and pink colourway. Hopefully they do some wine that get better with time :)
Maybe they will soften up a little. Just feels like a lesser Adios really. A shame as the profile is good
After almost giving up on the shoes, i got to some 70k and they became more enjoyable. They are not soft in any way but a good option for easy runs up to some 15k. I would not buy them again but they still do a decent job. This being said, thanks for the effort you put in the channel, i enjoy very much your content!
@@stefanopintus2969 I have actually lost one of them. The right shoe is missing. No idea where!
Hi there. Thanks for the review!! Would you recommend these or the Nike Pegasus 40 for a recreational runner?
Pegasus 40 all the way
Edd, did you see the Adidas voucher deal on Groupon, used it to get a pair of Prime X Strung for £130, can’t wait to try them.
Could you use the voucher on the Adidas website as I thought that range they were exempt from all discounts?
@@garysmith4722 it’s a voucher you are buying so it’s just a payment method, Groupon are selling £75 vouchers for £50, you can get 15% cash back from Groupon (using topcashback) and 7% cash back from Adidas.
With the lack of a Conti outside and middling midsole, this strikes me as a discount store running shoe like the Questar and Duramo, and on that end of the lineup, I sort of understand it. What puzzles me is their decision to release it under the Adizero banner where it can only be compared to the similarly priced but far superior Adios, especially in light of very aggressive discounts they’ve been offering.
A real disappointment this one, a shoe that simply doesn't need to be!
Thanks for the review. I only bought this show think that at £45 if no good for running they'd like great with jeans for casual. After 30 miles I have no doubt they are soooo hard they are only good for destroying your body . Look nice , rubbish running shoe unless you want to cripple yourself 🤣🤣 for reference I'm 5"9 75k and run 200 miles a month 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
Some days ago I thought about asking you what was the lowest score you had given to a shoe. Now I think I have got the answer. I wished it was another shoe as I really wanted you to love the shoe so I could buy it. I run only run about 5km at easy pace (I am a 50 year old relatively new runner) and have been thinking about buying the Adios 6/7 for quite a while now, but thought that maybe the torsion sistem was not for me, so here it comes an Adios 6 with no torsion sistem!!! Yes!!! I want that one!! Looks like I was completely wrong and it is a completely different shoe. Pity
It’s a weird shoe that seems quite over priced
Oops.. I think this is the lowest score you gave a shoe? And for an Adidas shoe.. I love your honesty. Well done Ed!
I was excited for this one, just cant see who would pick it over the adios
Does this means that Adidas is likely killing off their SL20 model? The Adizero SL does bear some striking similarities with the first iteration of the SL20, with the biggest change here being Lightstrike Pro foam throughout the midsole instead of the combo that Adios 6 & 7 had.
Not sure where the sl fits in here. It’s not all that super light.
Watching this while wearing my adios 6, just for the laughs!
🤣👍🏼
Edd any thoughts on the supernova 2 as adidas daily runner? Looks like a handsome chunk of boost on the heel.
May be a good shout for a daily shoe
Similar thoughts in my review. Shallow toe box like the Peg 37 which was crushing my toes a bit and I felt it fitted half a size shorter for me than the Adios 7 or Boston 11 due to the extra heel padding but the exact same insoles so throwing me forward into the shallow toe box. Great! As such it wasn't a particularly "pleasant" 8 mile easyish run. Could only feel the sliver of Lightstrike Pro doing a few strides. I don't mind a firmish shoe (in fact I haven't used the Invincible much of late as find it too soft) but got to fit properly. A 14.5 would be boat like am sure! So I felt it is essentially a cheaper and lighter Boston 11 but even despite the extra weight I prefer the Boston 11 and that is hardly my favourite shoe! I think the general aim was to put in a budget shoe into the range and if the RRP was the £71 we both paid for it then it would be as perhaps then we could get it for £50. That's about all it is worth I feel and not sure I actually I have a shoe I can run in or want to. Not sure adidas take back shoes you have worn. I'll probably give it another few goes. On my comments there was a good observation that this Lightstrike (OK that's be straight - cheap EVA) is softer in warmer weather so great move adidas bringing out a near brick in December!
Imagine it on ice! Almost wooden I should imagine. One observation. The rubber seems merely painted! A very odd shoe. Makes you wonder who came up with the idea!
I tried this shoe today in a store and I felt it tight despite it was my usual size. Although they are lighter than B11, can’t felt a difference between them. I think I prefer Solar Boost 3 and Boston 10 as recovery and easy/long shoes
@@EDDBUD It did wonder if they gave the project to some trainees and did no wear testing! I thought adidas had solved their former woes of making adizero shoes far too short but sadly back to type. I also noted it is not Continental rubber - well no mention of it. Presume that helps with reduce costs a bit. But if we think Nike make "bad" cheap shoes, looks like we can say the same about adidas here. And I hear an Adistar 2 is on the way. Nay for me there :)
I did a 21 K longrun today which included marathon pace, half marathon pace, and last 3 K on 5 K pace in the Adios 6. In two years this shoe has been capable of every type of run, on road or gravel and still have my 5 K Pb. I'll buy the Adios 7 as you suggest. Edd, which of their top racers are most similar to the Adios 6 or 7? Thinking about the Pro 3 or the Takumi 8.
Yes it’s a great line. The 7 pretty much the same aside from a little less heel padding and less weight.
@@EDDBUD I am using the Boston 10 almost everyday, they have almost 900 kms (got and extra pair just because), but i just buy the Adios 7 and dude...they are a blast!!!!!! love them.....
If you're lightweight and/or a light-footed runner then the TS8 is awesome. I'm heavier (205lbs) so I'd top it at 10k but it's light and fast and fun. Go Adios Pro 3 otherwise, it's great for everything else. Just be sure to wear thicker socks! Heel can rub a bit. (If you get a deal in a Pro2 that's enjoyable as well).
I haven't worn tye Pro 3 but the Takumi Sen 8 fit is very similar to the Adios 6. Due to the full length Lightstrike Pro midsole it is less stable at first then the Adios but also more responsive. Otherwise I think you'll feel right at home in them coming from the Adios (I certainly did).
im super picky on looks and wanted an all black/black and white running shoe, and i'm obese and in the process of losing weight (86 down!)
i bought these because they were $55 + tax, so $60 shipped
do you think this is worth it for walking everyday to lose weight? i don't really run, but I just bought them because of the looks, price, and because it's marketed as a 'running shoe' or daily trainer, and i half sized up because i heard that these fit slightly narrow and my foot leans more towards being wide
They fit a bit short so sizing up is good. They aren’t the most cushioned but should be ok for walking.
Ordered these when launched, tried them on, back in the box and heading back to Adidas, £10 more for the Adios 7, not even a contest.
Yes it’s not even close is it?
I bought this shoe for 77 euros and that s the only one reason i bought it. I don t know what to do with it honestly 🎉❤
I really do agree with your review.
Overall I have personally found that I'm quite unpleased with the standard Lightstrike material as it's simply too firm. Lightstrike Pro is pretty great, however. The SL is a disappointing shoe, honestly. It doesn't fit well and doesn't feel great on the feet. This was a letdown, as was the Adistar and the Repetitor foam. They are great looking shoes, but simply too firm. The only shoe that I've found from Adidas that I really care for is the Takumi Sen 8 (TME). I guess I'll stick with that.
It softens up but over time. Out the box its quite firm.
The Repetitor does soften up as well and it is very consistent on long runs. I think it's fine when coupled with a big rocker construction, as in the Adistar
Hey Ed, I have a question .
I planned to rotate my novablast 3 (5-10k recovery runs), Adizero sl (1-2mile fast runs) and pegasus trail 3 for trail runs.
While the first two worked absolutely fine from the box, the pegasus 3 trails gave me extreme pain and slowed me down to a point that I felt i was injured. Now I understand its like 2 miles in those. Should I continue in them or trade them for someone else?? Im scared if I try to run in them more, I may get injured.
Sounds like the foam just doesn’t work for you. They are quite substantial in terms of outsole rubber
@@EDDBUD noted. Thanks man. I placed an order for Boston 12s now. Hopefully they will be better..
Tried it once and it was totally brick. But after 2nd and 3rd run on this shoes, they started breaking in and become so comfy and able to maintain faster pace
I moved it on as I had other shoes that had better fit and feel. Glad it’s working for you
Thank you for saving me $120. That makes up for the $150 you made me spend on the Prime X Strung. :)
Actually I love the Prime X and got a smoking deal on it, but it was so far off my radar until your reviews so thank you.
These are quite good - I got the eye searing neon orange. I wouldn't run more than a 10K.
I am still waiting adidas would continue the series of adizero Feather but with newer tech. Do you think this would be a good idea?
I think there are still those after a more meagre stack with the new tech.
The Puma Velocity Nitro 2 is this shoes worst enemy. Team Puma ❤
Yes the Puma series destroy this one 🐈⬛
Great honest review. Just needs more mileage to break in to these shoes then all will be good.
I ditched them. Not fun at all and terrible upper fit.
The original was one of the best 5k/speed workout shoe ever for me: decent cushion, torsion shank, continental rubber and i got them for the astonishing price of 30 euros (best value shoe i ever got...)
This is a big step back sadly!
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The drop is 8.5mm, not 10mm. 33mm in the back, and 24.5mm in the
forefoot.
Adidas’ own product page is wrong (not the first time).
(Yes, wether this makes a huge difference (aside from manufacturing tolerances) is another question)
The measurements given are my shoe, not the page. The pages are never right.
I got a pair and it is so comfortable. Interesting that ppl don’t like it
Edd, do you think your review of the original SL20 was nostalgia? Once we switched to softer foam, it's tough to go back That shoe isn't good either anymore
Nah it’s defo softer. Even now! Still have them
Super Light would seem to suggest something lighter than light. Not sure how that can be attributed to a daily shoe. That said i have used multiple pairs of original SL20 which can still be picked up on internet. A fabulous daily.
With the adios 6 and 7 both lighter its a weird name!
Hey edd,did you even feel the lightstrike pro puck that they put on the forefoot? That's the only tech they've put on that shoe. Haha
At faster speeds but it’s rather limited.
This shoe muddies the Adizero designation.
My only Adizero shoe is from a few years ago, the Adizero Prime knit with the アディゼロ・プライム logo on the shoes (katakana, I think?).
It's their thinnest Boost midsole, with the Continental stretch weave outsole. Very lightweight and I can usually manage only short sessions on the school track or smooth pavement wearing these (although I did 10 miles once, and wouldn't repeat that experience in this shoe).
Seems like Adizero means nothing now, other than the Takumi Sen.
I tried a pair on just to see if they were as ordinary as all the reviews said. So I slipped off my Saucony Endorphin Speed 2s, loaded with 900ks, and give them a quick try in the shop. Compared to my old Speeds, they were terrible. Would much rather run in some nearly worn out Endorphins. Saved my money there and invested in the Speed V3.
Yep it a right stinker
Completely agree , too hard to be any good 😭
I was super happy all year with Adidas running shoes from Ultraboost 22 and Solar Glide 5 as amazing high cushioning shoes and Adizero RC 4 and Boston 11. But then I got the news that Adios 7 was not coming to Brazil/South America because of poor sales and because a replacement was on the way.
But man, this Adizero SL seems boring and like you said : no kind of torsion system. Adidas shoes works very well to me because that system that keeps my overpronation in check.
The original SL20 was not good for me for running because no torsion system.+ bad rubber ... tI will skip his Adizero SL and will wait what will come in 2023 ... thinking to import an Adizero Adios 7 ...
Yes import that Adios 7. Much better idea
IMO Don’t import it, upper mesh material is very plastic-y and prone to tears, buy another Adios 6 instead, ride is same and they last more. Good luck!
Original SL20 does have a torsion in them. 20.2. didn't have it anymore (and it was an incredibly poor shoe to begin with).
I'm under the impression that the SL line is not a running shoe, but a "sneaker" (casual shoe). Like the Nike Next Nature shoes.
Iam collecting shoes that were at a bargain price, that I won't use.....also👍
Have you seen the prime x2 strung? Looks a little wider. Tagged you on IG if you use it. Adios 8 is there as well 😅
Does look interesting. Maybe some other foam in the forefoot. That odd bright white section.
@@EDDBUD and adios pro 3 kinda outsole. Hope they didnt decrease the durability 😅😆
First? Is it better than the OG SL 20 or even close to it?
Not even close sadly
Hey Edd.
Awesome video.
I am as perplexed as you are regarding this one.
I feel that in the Adizero lineup already, each shoe is special in it's intend use case or purpose.
When comparing this one to the Adios 6/7 - you get more shoe for your buck than this.
Adidas missed the mark with this one I think.
Very odd shoe that isn’t really needed
How does this compare to the puma deviate nitro 2?
I didn’t like the sl. Terrible shoe and the Puma is by far better in every department.
It’s clearly for people with names like me…’free’ initials on the shoe 😂 I didn’t get on with the SL20.2 or SL20.3, so had to stock up on the SL20.1…have 3 spare pairs in the locker…getting harder to source. I also didn’t get on with the Adios 7, so stocked up with two spare pairs of the Adios 6, which was ace!
Good call. Stock up on the good ones.
Them kicks r clean
Sadly not quite the running shoe I hoped for.
It might feel good after some distance like Boston 10
I shall try it a bit more. Very odd fit and underfoot feel
I think it's quite ok .
For fast runs 1.6km adios 7 or adizero sl which one should i choose!!
Adios 7. Hated the sl.
@@EDDBUD between boston 11 vs adios 7 for fast runs like 1.6km which shoe should i choose !!!
So these did not clip the pegasus's wing right 👍
Not even close, they stayed on the ground :)
Perhaps SL is for Slim Line for those with slim skinny feet?
Its not all that skinny width wise, but height wise yes!
easy long runs for me (chosen instead of Solarboost): ~5 min/km and it's also capable of ~3 min/km in hill reps
1/2 size up feels good in the toe-box, not long.
adios 7 is pressing way more on the sides
It’s more the toebox height. Advertised as a daily use shoe it’s inferior in almost all ways to others.
@@EDDBUD agree it might not suite most people. Conversely, I wouldn't use Adios 7 for anything longer than 10 miles. 6K track + 10K WU/WD road and feet felt the impact
I have Sl20.2 and used it for a combo of road tempo and up to HM distance training, and SL + Adios 7 will replace them
Where you buy at £71 Earth Cheerios?
Adidas special discount!
Boston for longer runs, Adios Pro for longer races;
Adios for shorter runs, Takumi Sen for shorter races.
Ultraboost for slower, easy runs.
I don't see where the AdiZero SL fits in and, honestly, it's not that well-priced for what it is, even at the heavy discounts you can already find it for. There are better shoes that are available for less.
Yes it’s not really one any of us need.
There s no adidas for 77 that performs. The SL is 77 as of yesterday, on Forum Sport.
Seems to be so much redundancy with Adidas lately. They don't really have a great daily shoe (though the Boston is a good, not great option probably better used for more pace work). The Supernova used to be awesome, now it is a shadow of what was. SL20 was nice, but a weird option that was pumped out pre-plate era. So many fast shoes, so little option for dailys. kind of a shame considering how wonderful shoes like the Takumi, Adios, Pro etc are
Spot on, too many shoes that all do a similar thing.
I think some shoes aren't aimed at avid runners even if the marketing might try to say otherwise. Sounds crazy but I've noticed nike do this a lot as well. When I talk to people I know who play football etc their idea of a running shoe differs a lot from mine or yours Ed. Think a long the lines of ultraboost and adistar I think it's called range.
That’s fair Kevin. If I was to buy some football boots tomorrow I would buy copa mundial.
The wait for a decent adidas daily goes on! Light strike is just not it. Nike managed to freshen up their react recipe for the Peg 39. Why can’t Adidas do the same??
Yes I would suggest we need different formulas of foam here. Though this stuff does soften up a bit over time
I'll pick them up for work for $30 when they go on sale
PURPOSEFULLY played in 3/4 in a Reggae style...or is that just how it came out....😄
I think they are just trying to sell this one by the look.. making the outsole looking similar to their top models, just to make some people with less information to buy it expecting they're similar to the top shoes...
Yes its a poor photocopy of the other shoes.
Let's not forget the appeal to sprinters and other field events! Just like the the SL20's, this loses some and gains some!
At 280 odd g i cant see any sprinters using it
When it comes to weight, it is more of an issue for distance runners. Trainer-wise! (even though some short sprints spikes are also relatively heavy-er)! I can see a hurdler or a 400m runner using those for medium days, non-spike workouts or reps on turf!
ie 10x300m without having to change shoes after warmup... Stuff like that!
Cheers 🙂
Like a 1970s public service film...Charlie says avoid the SL!
Meowow
When I saw Adidas announce this model, I was curious why anyone would choose it over either the Adios 6 or 7. I guess the answer is you don't..
Yes it’s not really needed
W
if i want a daily trainer tempo shoes, i will get adios 6/7 over this. the price isn't any much different in my country.
Yeah it’s an easy choice.
How and where did you pay £71?
At adidas app
Edd, out of all the shoes that you've bought with your owner of credits, these were I believe, the biggest waste of money. I mean you said it right off the bat. What is the difference between these and the adidas Adios, 7's? I'll tell you right now what it is. They know the name SL can get them a few quick cash grabs.
Yeah it’s a shame really. The light strike pro section is very small and the upper is not a great fit for me. 🤦🏻♂️🤣
I got a pair delivered yesterday and took out for 7 miles last night. The shoe is not terrible but it definitely does not belong in the Adizero range and does just justify the RRP of £110. The shoe is very firm with the huge wedge of Lightstrike in the heel. The forefoot is a little softer with the Lightstrike Pro hidden away within the midsole but is still too stiff for my liking.
In my opinion the Adizero SL is overpriced and there are significantly better shoes on the market at similar price points.
I would recommend paying the additional £10 for the Adios 7.
Yes I agree 100%
I will pull out my Yamaha ypg. Will perform blue Christmas, Metallica style.
Yes its very much a overcooked turkey.
I love adidas and light strike pro. But light strike just isn’t good at all. Its far to firm
It seems to come in a variety of types, some more firm than others. This isnt too bad but still uninspiring.
Don't Adidas do this all the time? The original Ultraboost were awesome: light and fun. But with each iteration they've added and added and now there's no way you'd really opt for it.
Yes simple stuff works, the sl20 original was a banger!
These or Boston 9?
The 9 all the way!
One of the lowest scores from an initial review I can recall on your channel, Edd.
Hard pass from me. Thanks for steering me clear! 👍🏻
Yeah no real point to this one!
you just made me realize adidas doesnt have a recovery shoe
a shoe with full length lsp and no rods would be nice
Total non sense of shoe. I'm using adios6 for a while(650km). It's lively, fun to run and sturdy. Why they built this at the same price point with lots of shitty lightstike foam.
I really couldn't get the idea
Came here cause Peter Bol a 1:44 800 and 3:35 1.500 guy wears this shoe for his tempo sessions. But I’m like that shoe is kinda ass
Edd (or anyone)….Name just one show from Adidas as their daily trainer. Seems Edd’s pick would be Adizero Adios 6/7. Anyone else have an opinion?
Even a hi tech silver shadow over these.
It's strange because they feel like they don't have any true daily trainer (nothing in the middle of lightweight but very firm and soft but really heavy). They have all these great performance shoes and kind of miss everything else. Plus they're generally just too narrow for me. 😬
I like being boring so like the look of this shoe and got a pair but not tried them yet. adidas do explain them elsewhere on CZcams.
Explain them? It is a very disappointing shoe to be honest with you.
@@EDDBUD I wanted to show respect by not directly referencing another reviewer on CZcams who interviewed adidas about the shoe and an explanation was given. Although I rotate different types of shoes sometimes you just want a boring running shoe, do you remember when we just bought shoes to run in ? I must give mine a try (but not in this weather, they'll get dirty !)
@@davidblockley9923 Ah I understand now. Sometimes the CZcams text explanation ability doesn’t convey the info. I am sure for some they will do the job. I just feel for the money there’s other shoes which far exceed this one for less
@@EDDBUD Despite planning to save them for the summer of 2023 I gave them a 5K try out on the treadmill during an indoor week of running due to snow and ice in my part of Essex. For me they do what they say on the tin, the Lightstrike has always been positioned as firm and these are again, adidas have never said they are soft and spongy and I think these are an entry level into the Adios range if you are on a budget and I did my best treadmill time of the week by some margin without trying. They are firm.
In the US they are getting good reviews but not in the UK. I've been mainly running in Boston 10 (thanks to all the negative reviews I've been buying around 50% discount) this year having switched from Ultraboost and the firmness has avoided those niggling injuries.
The SL is light by adidas standards. I've got the white but it's closer to a grey and will not get as dirty. Hope that helps.
Is it worth 54 USD?
To me? No it’s not great better options out there