Adidas Adizero SL2

MidLife Runner recalls that the Adidas Adizero SL2 was priced around $130 when it launched.

MidLife Runner notes that Adidas runs frequent sales where the Adizero SL2 can be found for as low as $52 — citing an 'Arizona State' colorway he purchased at that price.

MidLife Runner reports buying the Adidas Adizero SL2 for $52 directly from the Adidas site during a sale.

MidLife Runner observes that the SL2 is on sale on Adidas's site for $52 (stated as current price at time of recording).

kofuzi states that the Adidas Adizero SL2 retails at a full price of $130.

kofuzi states that depending on size, the Adidas Adizero SL2 might be available at a very discounted price of $52.

kofuzi states that at the discounted price of $52, the Adidas Adizero SL2 becomes hard to ignore.

Road To Trail states they paid €68 for the Adidas Adizero SL2, which they consider quite crazy.

The Run Testers (Tom) finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 is a very good value shoe, noting it's normally priced around £110 but he bought it a month and a half ago for £80, two months after release, and expects it will get cheaper.

The Run Testers (Nick) states that both the Adios Boston 12 and Adizero SL2 turn up in sales a lot.

[Impression] The reviewer found the Adizero SL2 for about £80 and notes it had only come out a few months ago, making it a really good value deal for a versatile shoe.

The Run Testers mentions buying the Adidas Adizero SL2 for about £80 from a website, calling it an absolute steal at that price.

Road To Trail observes the Adidas Adizero SL2 is extremely narrow.

EDDBUD states that the SL2 was too narrow for most people and lacked the cushion people look for in daily easier pace miles — this is a claim about the Adizero SL2 specifically.

Road To Trail observes that the Adidas Adizero SL2 is very very narrow and very low volume, and really pinches in the toe box up front.

[Observation] The reviewer finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 is a fairly narrow shoe, so some people might have a problem with that.

[Impression] The reviewer says stability in the Adizero SL2 is not an issue, but it is a narrow shoe; some people might struggle with the width.

The Run Testers finds the Adizero SL2 relatively narrow and overall a lean shoe to wear.

[Observation] The reviewer normally makes a mistake with Adidas shoes where he should get UK 8.5 but gets UK 8; with the Adizero SL2 in UK size 8 he found it felt fine.

[Observation] The reviewer says for an Adidas shoe, the Adizero SL2 is actually closer to your actual size; you might want a half size up but he was fine in his UK size 8.

The Run Testers finds the fit of the Adidas Adizero SL2 very comfortable and less problematic than the Adios Pro 3, which had a shallow forefoot that rubbed on the top of his toes.

kofuzi finds the Adizero SL2 to be a lighter and more nimble shoe than the Boston 13.

kofuzi states that the best way to use the Adizero SL2 as a daily trainer would be for shorter daily training runs or for daily training runs that include some pace changes or speed.

Road To Trail finds that the Lightstrike Pro in the Adidas Adizero SL2 gives it a little bit of extra bounce and a little bit of extra responsiveness.

Road To Trail finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 is not like a speed shoe but says it certainly can go a bit quicker and feels nice and nimble under foot.

[Impression] The reviewer finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 is a very comfortable daily shoe but skews a little bit more towards faster efforts.

[Impression] The reviewer observes that when the Adizero SL2 really kicks into gear is when doing faster sessions — intervals, tempo workouts — it does a good job with that.

[Impression] The Adidas Adizero SL2 feels quite nimble on the foot; the reviewer finds you can pick up the pace quite quickly in it.

[Impression] The reviewer has done interval sessions for his Valencia marathon training block in the Adizero SL2 and found it a really good shoe for intervals and picking up the pace for up to 1K interval blocks.

The Run Testers finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 has everything needed for interval sessions, picking up the pace nicely, and describes it as a very natural-feeling shoe.

The Run Testers finds the Adizero SL2 really kicks into gear when picking up the pace.

The Run Testers describes the Adizero SL2 as nippy and nimble, allowing the runner to pick up the pace; at 3:50/km (the peak of his interval session) it felt good.

The Run Testers positions the Adizero SL2 in the realm of the Hoka Mach series — a shoe that can do easy runs but is really designed for picking up the pace.

The Run Testers observes no noticeable rocker, no plate, and a light, nimble feel in the Adizero SL2.

EDDBUD states that the SL2 was too narrow for most people and lacked the cushion people look for in daily easier pace miles — this is a claim about the Adizero SL2 specifically.

EDDBUD states that the Adidas Adizero SL2 lacked the cushion people look for in daily easier pace miles.

kofuzi states that for anything where you will be on your feet a little bit longer, the Boston 13 is a much more comfortable option than the Adizero SL2.

kofuzi finds that the Adidas Adizero SL2 is not as comfortable for long runs as the Puma Velocity Nitro 4, and is especially not as comfortable in the heel.

The Run Testers (Tom) finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 is probably not as cushioned as the Boston 12, noting that is where the decision comes when picking the SL2 as a daily shoe.

The Run Testers finds the Adizero SL2 firmer than he normally prefers and states he would not take it over 15 km; he would stick to shorter stuff like intervals or fartlek, whereas for half-marathons or above he finds it does not have enough cushioning for his desired comfort.

The Run Testers states he could happily run up to marathon distance in the Adidas Adizero SL2, though it would not be his preferred ride for longer distances.

The Run Testers finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 a fantastic shoe for anything up to about 20 km on easy days and longer runs.

MidLife Runner finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 to be a 'sleeper of the year' and a 'banger' — 'absolutely amazing'.

Yowana mentions the Adidas Adizero SL2 as a shoe that some people called a brick, but the reviewer put nearly 300 miles on it and absolutely loved it.

Yowana attributes to others the characterization of the Adidas Adizero SL2 as a 'brick', but the reviewer himself loved it despite that characterization.

Road To Trail finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 underrated and says it just doesn't get the hype of the Evo SL.

Ben Parkes recommends the Adidas SL2 as a good daily shoe at the entry-level price point, suggesting it is a better option than the Hoka Rincon 4 for buyers seeking value at that price.

EDDBUD recommends the Adidas Adizero SL2 as a great beginner running shoe option.

EDDBUD finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 is a great shoe, even for a faster 5K, and is not a lot of weight.

EDDBUD recommends the Adidas Adizero SL2 as an absolutely fantastic companion if signing up for first events.

The Run Testers says the Adidas Adizero SL2 is a great option for a beginner looking for one shoe to do many things.

The Run Testers thinks for a beginner or general runner who goes up to 15 km, the Adizero SL2 could be a do-it-all shoe for easy runs, racing, and 10 km.

MidLife Runner observes that the SL2 has full-coverage outsole rubber.

[Impression] The reviewer observes the outsole of the Adizero SL2 does not have Continental rubber used on more expensive Adidas shoes, but it is still a very good outsole with a lot of covering, very good at gripping most conditions he's run in, and really solid.

The Run Testers finds the outsole of the Adidas Adizero SL2 fantastic, with really thick rubber that provides good grip and protection, and nothing coming off after running on gravel paths.

The Run Testers observes the Adizero SL2 outsole lacks Continental rubber but is very good, solid, thick, with grid-like lines; grip was great on gravel paths in dry conditions.

MidLife Runner categorizes the Adidas Adizero SL2 as a 'just a shoe' / daily trainer suitable for daily runs, hill reps at the end, strides, and picking up pace.

MidLife Runner classifies the Adidas Adizero SL2 as a 'just a shoe' (workhorse) category daily trainer.

MidLife Runner categorizes the Adidas Adizero SL2 as the 'best of the Jasses' — i.e., the top shoe in the 'just a shoe' category of daily trainers.

MidLife Runner identifies the Adidas Adizero SL2 as their favorite 'just a shoe' (daily trainer) from last year.

Road To Trail observes that the Adidas Adizero SL2 has no energy rods and is quite flexible and normal-feeling.

Road To Trail observes that the Adidas Adizero SL2 has pretty traditional geometry and not a lot of rocker, making it feel very natural to run in.

The Run Testers finds the Adidas Adizero SL2 is a very conventional-feeling shoe that feels like you can do a lot in it.

The Run Testers observes no noticeable rocker, no plate, and a light, nimble feel in the Adizero SL2.

MidLife Runner prefers dynamic daily trainers over 'just a shoe' types like the Adizero SL2, saying he would 'probably go with the dynamic daily trainer almost every time over the just a shoe'.

MidLife Runner notes that he sometimes bought Adizero SL2-level shoes on deep discount but then let them sit unworn in his closet, choosing other shoes like the Rad UFO, Vomero Plus, or Nova Blast 5 instead.

MidLife Runner observes that the Adidas Adizero SL2 evolved from the original SL by having more Lightstrike Pro foam across the board.

Road To Trail observes that the Adidas Adizero SL2 is the only adidas shoe where Light Strike foam actually works, specifically in combination with the Light Strike Pro puck in this shoe.

Road To Trail observes the Adidas Adizero SL2 has a bit of compression and a bit of bounce from the Light Strike Pro puck.

kofuzi describes the Adizero SL2 as having Lightstrike Pro and Lightstrike, very much like the Boston 13, but with no energy rods.

MidLife Runner observes that the SL2 upgraded from the SL1: the SL1 had a puck of Light Strike Pro foam, whereas the SL2 has a full slab of Light Strike Pro foam.

Road To Trail states the Adidas Adizero SL2 uses mostly regular Lightstrike foam but has a Lightstrike Pro core running through the center of the shoe.

Road To Trail finds that the Lightstrike Pro in the Adidas Adizero SL2 gives it a little bit of extra bounce and a little bit of extra responsiveness.

The Run Testers really likes the cushioning in the Adidas Adizero SL2, noting a small layer of Light Strike Pro sat in the middle of the larger Light Strike section.

The Run Testers observes the Adizero SL2 midsole has Light Strike foam around the majority of the section plus a section of Light Strike Pro in the middle, and at the bottom there are holes front and back revealing the full-length Light Strike Pro midsole layer.

The Run Testers characterizes Light Strike Pro as bouncy with a lot of energy return, but notes there is not loads of it in the SL2 — it is mainly Light Strike — and the ride is really balanced.