ADIDAS

Adizero SL

ADIDAS Adizero SL

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Sentiment score64% positive
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Last updated: Sep 3, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconAgentJet302
9 months ago

My very 1st shoes is Adizero SL, got it ng 3250 (6500 reg. price) Adidas app usually has it on discount, probably wait ng double digit sale to get it 50% off and get SL2 (kasi mas okay ata yun)

Reddit Icondanflorian1984
11 months ago

The same story with the first Adidas SL. As a 89kgs runner I prefer them to my other shoes like Novablast 3 or Saucony Triumph RFG. The firmer foam really goes well for heavier builds, especially after the first kms of each run.

Reddit IconGec-Macaroni
4 months ago

Neo Zen. SL is great but I feel like it wants you to go faster.

Reddit IconMission_Interview_89
5 months ago

found out the hard way. I had plantar fasciitis in the past. I wasn't even wearing stability shoes, but neutral shoes from Adidas that time (Adios 7, Adizero SL1). They were neutral shoes, but the arch was high for some reason, they poke my flat feet, causing pain. Recent models including the Evo SL are free from these problems, I am free from PF as well. Are you having any issues currently? are you looking for a race day shoe?

Reddit IconMrBeast5789
5 months ago

Pretty much the same shoe, small differences that most people won’t notice. I personally like the look of the evos better than the exos

Reddit Iconnatalielaurae
7 months ago

I started running consistently in 2024 and the nike Pegasus were what helped me build my mileage until I was comfortable enough to really start pursuing speed work. I currently use the adios sl for speed work and new balance fuel cell v4 for long runs but I’m looking to grab 1080’s for long runs now that I’m marathon building. Good luck!

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