ADIDAS Duramo SL 2

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Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Reddit IconDue_Jellyfish9670
about 2 months ago

Adidas running shoes have been getting narrower in the forefoot. I had the duramo sl2 and it's the narrowest shoe I've ever owned. I would avoid.

Reddit IconFast_Professional_30
8 months ago

Salesperson is not wrong, don't worry about speed as your beginnner shoes, look for something comfortable to wear that'll encourage you to keep the run going and build yourself up, and if you're just looking for consistency, your 2nd pair don't even have to be a fast shoes, just look for comfort to keep yourself going.... the speed will naturally evolve out of just doing the run, even at slow and steady pace. Also, don't have to go for something pricey like a saucony triumph, rather start off with cheaper comfortable shoes like Reebok Floatzig 1, Nike pegasus 40, adidas duramo SL2 to name a few. Also, do not listen to too many people here(ironic cuz you're reading this now lmao) a sizeable chunk of the people here are also a bit of a brand snobs, there are some brands that get severely overlooked as beginner daily shoes to get started. my feelings in here for these 2 brands: \-Reebok is wildly overlooked here, tho does get a lot of love when mentioned \-UA is trashed on way too much, way more then it deserves, it does have decent shoes for people starting off on running and their uppers are generally amazingly comfortable. Tbh, i do think UA should trim down their styles and focus on the few good ones they have instead of pumping out so many different styles that it cause uncertainty with consumers.

Reddit Iconajitrchv
4 months ago

I used to run on these when I started running in 2023. Used to be a good shoe. I have used Gel Soles from Frido, which made it even better. But then I used Adidas Duramo SL for runs. Last day, when I tried again to run in Contend4B+, and my pace dropped drastically, felt really low in response and running like in sand. Even though the Duramo isnt that great, I aint going back to Contend4B+. 🥲

Reddit IconBorn_Night_8797
4 months ago

So, listen, dont go for nimbus. Since u are light, the heavy cushioning will make it uncomfortable for you. Dont rely on the sub recommendations blindly. I tired every recommendation, amd man, they were dking uncomfortable for me. You can check out my post. Fo your weight, go for duramo sl, runfalcon (cloudfoam), or nike rev 8.

Reddit IconOnly_Guest_2545
4 months ago

Check nike revolution 8 or adidas duramo SL, always check on their website the distance that the shoe is recommended for, energy return, cushioning, those have a huge impact on the feeling of the shoe and comfort while running, and always try on for sizing, I usually go to physical store just to be sure of sizing of the brand and then I buy online

Reddit Iconno-knee-know-me
6 months ago

There is no magical shoe that does everything.. If you buy a running shoe and use it daily for normal wear the shoes will lose its running qualities soon. I would buy two pair in any scenario, either buy adjusting the quality to accommodate both shoes in budget or stretch the budget. Get an adidas trainer duramo on sale for 4k or an xtep ace shoes under 4k n boldfit shoes for 1k.

6 months ago

Adidas duramo sl2 trainers Xtep official site has many shoes that range from 3.5 to 4.5k. I got a shoes on sale for 3k and it feels really Good.. Now I don't know if it will last 500-600km but it looks sturdy n feel bouncy

Reddit IconRobaHamburguesa
6 months ago

Tengo 43 años, con pie el plano y ancho, les recomiendo la Adidas Duramo y dependiendo de su pie hay versión wide, es como un guante, no me da dolor ni fatiga sin importar la cantidad de tiempo parado o caminando, este es mi segundo par en 6 años, las consigo por ebay. Casi todas las zapatillas que compro me dan dolor, hace poco compré unas tradicionales de precio considerable y con solo probarlas las pondré a la venta.

Reddit IconAce_Of_Spades_2911
11 months ago

I've got Addias SL2s now and they are amazing!

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