ADIDAS ADIZERO EVO SL - WORTH THE HYPE? THE NEW ADIDAS SUPER TRAINER - INITIAL REVIEW - EDDBUD
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ADIDAS ADIZERO EVO SL - WORTH THE HYPE? THE NEW ADIDAS SUPER TRAINER - INITIAL REVIEW - EDDBUD
An initial review of what many think is the BEST DAILY RUNNING SHOE ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW. The ADIZERO EVO SL has lots of the adidas lightstrike pro foam without a carbon plate or rods.
This is a shoe I have bought with my own cash for review. Not a soul is sponsoring me or vetting my views before you get to see them.
My pair are a uk 11 or us 11.5 and fit TRUE TO SIZE.
I comment on the upper, midsole and outsole after my initial runs.
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Never clicked so fast on a running shoe review
Funny how an honest view results from not getting a free pair in Berlin.
@@PabloPerez-nd7se adidas haven’t ever sent me a thing
I am not sure thats the case,
While I agree with Edd on most of the reviews, I think here its not bang on point, or maybe its not s match in terms of running preference
I think that the Evo SL is a fantastic trainer - no muss no fuss kinda shoe.
No plates, no unnecessary foam on the side or weird cutouts, price is bang on point, and had No issue with the continental rubber.
I actually got a pair after seeing Edd’s post for sportsshoes.
So I dont think that its a “honest reviews for not getting a pair in Berlin”
Thanks for bringing everyone back down to earth Ed, myself included. I think the hype & marketing had everyone buzzing about this shoe, and especially the price point, but when something is too good to be true it usually is.
Algorithm fighter!
Mine came in yesterday and now I’m hesitant to run in them!
Great review as always Edd.
I was thinking to get them for sprint training sessions next season. Not sure now
Run them. Worth every penny
I was also hesitant to run in them at first because it was so simple and beautiful. Now i'm over 200kms in them and it feels as great as it looks.
@@dubbahexx6321going to run in them later today
@@eduardwilis502thanks for the good info!
I actually love this shoe and normally am aligned with your thoughts on shoes. I found this to feel almost exactly like the Novablast 5.
Don't... Don't... Don't... Don't believe the hype! Nailed vibe as usual. 👌
This is exactly what I thought about the shoes after a few runs buuuuut in perfect conditions, they are actually such a fun ride!
Dankeschön, Sir! I am very happy with my SL 2 :) Have a nice weekend
Thanks for the honest review. Wanted to pair them my 2 weeks old SL2, amazing shoe btw. But I will use the SL2 now for speedier sessions and pair them with Novablast 5 for my long runs. Keep up the good work!
I'm glad you mentioned the SL2. I picked up a pair at the state XC championship expo for $80 USD.
A banger. Better grip for daily stuff. The evo is ok, just not worth the hype
@EDDBUD Understand. Can't wait to take it out. Cheers, Ed.
The SL2’s I have and they are the best, such fun and quick too
Thank you for the honest review as per usual!!
My pleasure!
Thank Edd, very useful, and you have confirmed my fisrt impression on this model.👍
Man Ed is making me real glad with the decision to skip the draw madness and get the Novablast 5 instead
I’m now waiting the EVO SL being shipped, then watched this review 😭
@@gendijit’s a great shoe, I already have it. Will probably be one of the best trainers in 2025, but I do agree Adidas might have hyped it up a bit too much
@@butchatienza3233 thank you 👍🏻
@@michaelcaricoo The Novablast 5 is special for its use case.
great review you were too salty. You were concise and honest.
Glad we have another honest review! I held off buying these as the hype train was off the scale for this shoe! Release day recently just goes to show its hype over function. Keep up the good work Edd
I picked up a pair recently and I find them to be very smooth. I never got on quite well with stiff plate shoes like the AF3, which are too mechanical and require a lot of input/effort to get anything out of them. Even plated trainers like the NB SC Trainer V2, although cushy, feels a bit like the plate just gets in the way. The Evo SL is like a half-priced Adios Pro 3 and, without the rods in there, seems to feel better cushioned despite having the exact same foam. I like it a lot and it's really, really nice for 8-9 min/mile paces.
Thank you for the review sir! You just saved me some money. I have also gotten irritated with these "shoe lotteries."
Or you can spend money and try it for yourself,everyone's experience is not the same
Definitely interesting to see who gets sent them and who buys them. Seen a couple reviews from buyers and all say similar things, great show for the price but not a super trainer killer, you get what you pay for.
Never listen to trash influencers.
Who are the trash influencers?
@@lazyhusbandThe ones that don’t buy there shoes
@@dazzjah2742 I do get sent shoes by some companies. But I’m always honest on my opinions. The laces and tongue really lower the quality on these.
Finally a middle stack shoe release. We need more of these
Wouldnt say its middle stack, its very tall for a daily
@@EDDBUD So another max stack?? i'll give it a miss then
Saltiness is warranted with the shenanigans adidas is doing with a limited release
Nice review Edd! Love your work mate!
Much appreciated!
Thanks for this review Ed! Quite a sobering perspective on these compared to what we’ve seen from most people, I’m still very excited to receive my pair just looking for something fun in a everyday shoe and for some long runs defiantly not expecting the world or to be a race/session shoe. I think this fits well in many rotations but also hits the market for those with just 1 shoe that does a Parkrun and a couple of runs in the week that may normally be wearing something much heavier and unresponsive that’s not needed for that volume that is if they can get their hands on it 😂 will this eventually be out for the masses who knows
It’s ok but the slapped on upper and lack of grip means it’s half race shoe half daily and it doesn’t add up
Thanks Ed I know that I can always count on you to keep it 💯
And excellent analysis on fit and shoe structure! Really dig your take on the grip and traction…. Super helpful info!😊
I appreciate that!
Thanks for the review. We usually seem to have the same taste in shoes so I’m surprised we differ so much on this one. I love it, but to each their own and that’s why there are so many options! Happy holidays
I managed to get a 1/10 early release pair in Australia- I reckon they're one of the better dailys on the market but they've really raised peoples expectations with this lengthy stint of marketing beyond whats possible at that pricepoint. If they released it quietly it could be the new novablast 😅
Well said
Great review Edd keep up the great work my friend
Thanks, will do!
I’ve had these for a few weeks and I disagree with Ed on the upper , I think it’s good, it feels soft compared to other shoes and it is light for a daily. It really feels like the adios pro 3 without rods and it’s never been marketed as a super shoe more an everyday trainer, and I think it’s way better than the novablast but it’s no Superblast killer
Not all that stable in the heel without the rods. The upper is poor due to the tongue and laces
I love my Evo SL.
Used to train a lot in the AP 3 but these are even better for daily runs
To be honest, I did try to get a pair on Monday when it was released.I was at my computer on the dot at 10am when it was released. Guess what.... didn’t get it, was sold out within a minute or less. And here my Midsole man, Edd says it was probably more hype than it deserves. Ended buying pairs of Sen 10 and SL2 on discounts 30%+20% around the same price for one Evo SL. No regrets there.
Spot on. It’s odd they put this out without any ridged grip in December. Madness
Well done Edd for resisting all the bollocks. This review puts the seemingly cheap price in perspective!!
Based on the facial expressions right from the start, you could tell what you thought about it without saying a word!
🤣
Love an After Eight !
Eaten way too many. 🤣👍🏼
Got my pair from a limited release from Adidas online last December 2nd. My size was sold out in 15 minutes! Gonna take them out for my long run this weekend.
Great review. I was looking forward to this shoe's review .. I'm leaning towards passing on this one.
I've seen more and more youtubers swing heavily in favor of the Novablast 5. And, to be honest, whatever sort of desire I had for the Evo SL instantly vanished when both the Zoom Fly 6 and the Novablast 5 landed.
The nova is a more Botham like shoe
ZF6 is very good and I’m a huge Adidas fanboy due to the AP3.
Thanks for the review! That Xmas tune is a true banger :)
Superb drums on that one
I can predict what Adidas will do next year with this model. Fix the tongue length, add some more cutaways in the midsole to lessen the weight, keep the same laces (because they always do), perhaps even play around with the lace system to cause some new problems which can be fixed in their next iteration and perhaps play around with the Lightstrike Pro compound. They love releasing a new shoe with heaps of fanfare and then under deliver. I recall the original Adios Pro when it was released. I was lucky enough to pick it up and everyone was raving about it but I was scratching my head everytime I ran in it as it was no Vaporfly killer and I think this shoe is no 'must have' daily trainer either. Good review. Still loving my Adios 4s. Damn good shoe with a fantastic upper. Thankfully I bought plenty of pairs on discount when they were available.
Morning all. A good description. Like to EDDBUD. Happy weekend.
Here in Singapore, the Evo SL is already available in 2 colors. The Adios 9 is also available. So the marketing campaign with the lottery is considered quite short. Good for adidas.
Thank you Ed! I'll just look forward for the Takumi Sen 11 and Adios 9 reviews.
Great pair of shoes. Feel even better at faster paces. Easier to propel forward than the stiffer glass fiber rods. A steal for the price!!! SL2’s serve a different purpose in my book and they are good too.
How many people commenting actually ran in the shoe? Crazy that a review can make you be so final on something.
Knowing adidas, these will be on epic sale about 3 months after the fulll release. Ill pick up a pair then.
Bitter much? Believe the hype. Best shoe I’ve had in a long time! Runs like a plated shoe without a plate. So so fast. The SL2 is the next best daily trainer this year, I’ll give you that.
It’s not all that. Too flexible and the grip in the current wet uk weather is awful
@@EDDBUDDisagree completely! But it’s ok for you to be wrong.
Why would he be bitter?
Adidas wouldn’t send him the shoe.
@@sschwen8050 how can I be wrong on the grip? It’s appalling in wet weather.
Nice one Edd! SB2, TS10, all I need to full send Parkrun ad infinitum
Thank you for the honest review - I'll continue to use my SB2 and also my AP3's for training but will take a look at the AP4 for upcoming long distance races(or ASICS Meta Speed Sky P's). Not sure how they try to compare these Evo's which I thought were a 1 run deal.
Hi Ed - honest review, as always. I picked up a pair, but currently nursing a calf strain so (BIG DISCLAIMER) haven't ran in them yet.
Agree with the laces and tongue - very poor and don't contribute to the lockdown. You really shouldn't have to be faffing about when you throw on a pair of dailys. Laces will probably be replaced as I did with AP3s.
However, I have noticed something which hasn't been picked up by any of the reviewers yet. The insole has an incredibly smooth surface, and whilst I managed to work around the laces & tongue, I could feel my foot slipping slightly just walking up and down the path. I've swapped it out and, hey presto, immediate improvement. It might not be an issue for anyone running sockless, but I can't imaging anyone in the UK going without socks in the winter.
I have a longish concrete garden path, and this is my test for grip on all shoes in the wet - 100% success rate on what works or not (for me). Seems absolutely fine on that surface, so reserving judgement. I expect it will be the same as AP3, so I'll be avoiding even the slightest hint of mud, although wet leaves haven't been a problem with the AP3. Fingers crossed for the Evo SL.
Don't really get why anybody would begin to compare it to the SB - different shoe altogether. It's more akin to the NB Rebel V4 - which I love.
They do look great, but the first run in wet & windy West Wilts are going to trash them. lol
Keep on doing what you're doing.
Good point on the insole. It doesn’t grip to any socks. May be worth a switch out
I ran California International Marathon (CIM) last Sunday and I ran them in Adios Pro 3. With the Adios Pro 4 trickle released, I wanted to give my low mileage Adios Pro 3 a race. Turned out to be my second best time.
However, I agree with you on tongue and cheese wire laces which is also on Pro 3. I did runner lace loop lacing to make sure heel was not slipping and as a result I got lace bite that high on my foot. 4 days later, the area is still bruised. I think EVO SL will suffer from the same except there is a bit more heel counter so one can get away without a runner lace loop.
Think I’ll wait for the Mizuno Mystery shoe coming in January
Glad I just picked up the SL2 in the sales.
Gutted on this one, thought it was my daily trainer for 2025 sorted! Search goes on.
The Evo SL has a full slab of premium racing midsole and they cost $150. Asics and Nike will never sell a pair with a full FF Turbo/ZoomX midsole for the same amount of price (prove me wrong Asics & Nike). Adidas had to cut corners somewhere. I applaud Adidas for encouraging other companies to do the same - making running shoes with a super bouncy foam that delivers world class energy return more accessible to the public.
Without rods it lacks any real stability
@@EDDBUDTrue. It's a neutral shoe that offers a fun and energetic ride at a very affordable price. It's the reminiscence of the good ol' ZoomX Invincible. Bouncy, peppy and explosive.
Adidas hyped this shoe up a little too much a little too long. I'd rather wait for Boston 13. I am sure that will be a lot more shoe for 30 more bucks/quids. For everything else, Adidas has the SL2 and Sen 10.
In Australia they Boston and EvoSL are supposed to be the same price (AUD$240). The B12 I have are great. Think I might hold out for the B13. But the EvoSL does look good!
@ Evo SL is a cool looking shoe but if B13 is going to have the same price, it’s a no brainer.
Yeah agreed- I was told by a tech rep that they have a specific release window in early December and July which they wanted to meet but then they also wanted the hype of Berlin so it dragged out over weeks and weeks, hype fatigue is becoming very real 😁
Please make them skip 13!! Boston 14 maybe yes!! Way too superstitious to buy anything "13" 😂
@ 13 never been my lucky number either. I agree
Glad I bought, ran and love this shoe before seeing this video.
Of all the minus points about this shoe stated in the video, I only agree with the one about the short tongue.
IMHO, the shoe deserves all the hype it got (elsewhere) so far.
The outsole is awful in wet weather.
I’m glad I was not planning to buy them before April anyway, but with more reviews coming out, maybe never？
if adidas made a sandal with lightstrike pro id buy it. if they made boots with lightstrike pro id buy them. the uppers on their shoes suck but people still buy their shoes because ls pro is a tank and those that have run on it know it. and thats why the shoe will sell a shit ton regardless. the foam will outlast the shoe and you cant say that about most competitors.
Sign me up for ls pro sandals, I haven't seen ANY sandals with decent midsoles.
Strange Overlay Bunching are in session on 6Music tomorrow.
🤣
Maybe I'm on the other side of the running shoe community but I really liked these out of the box and still not understanding why people like the SL2. Maybe it's because I like a thicker mid sole, but the SL2 felt like I was going to shatter my ankles versus the Evo SL propels me forward with tons of bounce+cushion. AP3 is also my favorite race shoe at the moment so maybe that's why I'm biased towards the Evo SL.
Hi Edd, How this model compares to NB Rebel 4 (cushioned but with no plates/rodes)? I guess Adidas Adizero Pro 3 (especially on sale) will be a better an more versatile choice ?
Not as squashy as the rebel. It’s ok but nothing standout
I bought a pair in the initial release and I love them. I bought them as a daily trainer (not sure they are intended to be a super trainer). They feel soft under foot, the heel is nice and soft, there is more than enough bounce for me (I don’t think I would like the Superblast). I do agree the upper could be better, especially the tongue but I don’t mind the laces. I have really enjoyed running in them so far - but have deliberately focused on not worrying about them being white! I could easily take them out multiple times a week for my easy / steady runs. I run in Takumi Sen for workouts and love the lightness of these shoes.
@@samrit5184 These are softer than the Superblast. Just not keen on the upper, laces and outsole as a daily shoe
Thanks for honest review… I will stick to my Boston’s 12’s, overhyped money making marketing at its best 😂 I lost respect for Adidas a little when found out they were giving shoes away to TH-camrs after giving these said TH-camrs unwarranted and un earned places at Berlin marathon when us mere mortals have to hope for a ballot place or work our ass’s off to get a qualification time… needless to say I know longer entertain those said TH-camrs
Every brand is doing that😂
@@CorGP Well im sure it is not just me it pisses off... put shoes on the feet of those who have earnt a place on merit.
@@karlbratby4349 these brands need media to help with sales. That’s just part of doing business.
I'm in the draw for the black pair that are due for release next week. If I don't get picked, then I'll be giving my money to Asics for the Novablast 5
I’ll add my two penny worth. The laces on the Takumi 9 and SL2 are really rubbish. I have swapped out the SL2s already after 50 miles as they were so annoyingly poor.
Keep up the good work Edd…
Thanks to you mentioning about it on sportshoes i managed to pick a pair up....last pair in my Size for only 79 pounds 🙌 Thank you Edd!!!
The Adizero sl2?
@EDDBUD they are the ones. Absolutely fantastic shoe for having no plate......I would go as far as saying better than the Boston 12s in my opinion
Comparison to the sl2 would be good for a video idea, cheers.
Im on it :)
It is one of the best non plated shoes I have ever run in! It’s fast light and very responsive.
It’s light yes but lacks any sort of grip and the laces and tongue are poor
@@EDDBUDYou running on ice? It’s great on my bike path. As for the tongue and laces those are a typical target of adidas haters. They don’t bother me at all. The rebound of these shoes is unbeatable. Way better than the concrete slabs from ASICS.
I had one since last month here in asia. I find the midsole quite dense, regular bounciness but not much cushion. They do come in other colorways like black with white stripes and some other colors. Maybe they'll release them later in europe. The thing that draws me to it is its simplicity, its very clean look. No fuss no nothing. In general western brands need to step up coz chinese brands like 351, anta and li ning are coming up with great running shoes, lighter, bouncier, cheaper
Unfortunately, for midfoot or forefoot strikers, a very soft midsole can require extra effort from stabilizing muscles (like the calves and arches) to maintain proper alignment and form. As a result, I sold the shoes.
I never quite know how to receive your initial takes when adizero tries something new. I recall you didn’t initially care for other models you later loved.
I will run this shoe as intended and base my take on that.
✌🏽💙👟
@@sneakerprofiler It’s too soft for a daily shoe. Too unstable for a long run shoe. Not sure what it is.
In my opinion, the tongue should never be too short.
I was planning to get this, but I couldn’t because of the strange limited releases they do. I ended up getting the Nike ZF6, and it seems like I definitely made the right decision because I absolutely love that shoe! This one sounds a bit underwhelming in comparison. 😅
Worth noting: picked up a pair of Superblast 2 from sportsshoes yesterday after your tip off about the new colourway. Loads of sizes were still available. Thank you for the heads up, I'm signed to every ASICS mailing list and still don't get announcements on these!
@@garethevans2499 excellent! Glad to help out
Adidas is finally hitting the daily market, but I think they still have work to do. Based on your review, I think most will still go for a Pegasus or NB5. The Supernova series probably attracts more people now and will last longer for "doing it all."
Additionally, as someone with the Takumi Sen 10 and Adios Pro 3, I feel those two pairs can still work at slower paces and probably are more durable than the SL with just LSPro
Definitely like a stable neutral shoe like the superblast and novablast 5. This one makes me nervous
Thanks for the review. Convinced me to pass on this one.
I was doubtful about this one from the start. It seems either the SL2 (daily) or the Takumi (race) are the better options. It'll be interesting to see how you feel once the Lightstrike pro has broken in. I could just go for a couple of After Eights with a nice cup of OXO coffee ☕
Eaten too many of those chocolates. Now time to sit down and watch the circus.
@EDDBUD 😂
Clean again 👊🏼🤖‼️
Took some serious scrubbing
Might end up getting a pair when my sl2 get worn out, but thinking it it can be a replacement for a marathon shoe for slow runner who don’t like plates..
Not too thrilled about this shoe by the reviews I have seen. Adidas needs to step it up. I think Adidas should just stick with the Takumi series and just make the Takumi Sens of the future with a bigger stack height and call it a day.
Evo SL vs Novablast 5 vs Zoom Fly 6, which shoes is best for heel striker?
The blaster for daily. The fly for faster stuff
Sounds great, glad that I failed to get evo sl when it is on limited release, twice despite very punctual on both times. Maybe I will wait for Mizuno Mystery Shoes #1 before making my decision.
A 2.5 value for this shoe is just for being mad at them for their marketing and sales strategy. The value is actually great. No other brand offers actual race foam at that price point.
It’s not. A shoe I cant run in wet weather?!
Thanx for sharing review, I'll stick with Asics which seem to be more compatible with my feet
I had a feeling this was going to be a let down. I love the sl2 so much I just don’t see the point in this when the cheaper and still recent SL2 is such a bargain.
Better grip on the sl2
Just looks like another lifestyle shoe. Aimed more at walking to Starbucks rather than running a tempo session. I'll pass, thanks. Nice to see a grounded review on this shoe, rather than the over hyped guff that some sports influencers have been coming out with.
You got it in 1.
Hahaha, I was laughing all through this video 😂😂😂 Big Edd going off the pre-prepared script and dropping truth bombs all over the place.
F*ck the hype machine, we want more truth.
Thanks Edd 👏👏
I'd rather Novablast 5 & Velocity Nitro 3 for my Daily and from Adidas, I'm more looking forward to the Adios 9 for a speedy shoe
please do a review on the mizuno neo vista
Initially I and probably many others thought this might be the poor man’s Pro Evo 1. Looks to me now that maybe it’s more of a casual shoe than a racer. Still it’s cheap enough.
It’s got the looks. Not the feel
Missed these by a few minutes the other day. Got a couple of pairs of SL2 in the ASOS £55 fire sale last week to tide me over as a daily. The idea was to use them until there’s some non-raffley place I might get a chance to try the Evo SL. Sounds like I shouldn’t rush 😂
As for the laces… those things were nasty on the Prime X Strung with a near-non-existent tongue cutting into the foot. Changed them straight out on the SL2 and would do the same on future Adidas purchases.
Thanks Edd.
You are very welcome
Sounds like it doesn’t know if it wants to be a daily trainer or a speed shoe, somewhere in between? Might have to choose the SB2 instead for HM training and races 🤔
Whats interesting is i entered the draw and didnt win but now i think i am going 2 pass on it....liimtied release for the loss😊
Really wanted that shoe but was out running when the did a very limited drop so entered that silly lottery thing
I did manage to get a pair of fast r 2s for £135 tho
I Love the deviate nitro elite 3 so I’m hoping they feel similar. Wgat are your thoughts on the two puma shoes ?
Darn good price for the Puma
A more cushioned takumi sounds great ...... i just do not like the adidas thin laces
Hi Ed, how does It compare to the Zoom Fly 6?
Not the same rigidity or stability of the fly.
@@EDDBUDThanks!
Had the shoe when first out, slightly tight toe box (just a bit shallow), but everything was quality in the shoe so can’t agree with this at all
Sadly it’s not the best upper for me. Bit disappointed
Casual City.
Does look very cheap. I picked up some Adizero Pro 3’s for twenty pounds more this week, and really enjoying the runs in them.
Way too much hype over this shoe, and if anything I will be more likely to purchase the ZF6 or the latest incarnation of the Mizuno Neo Vista when out
Where?
@ Pro Direct BF sale
The Evo SL is readily available in stores where I am, so I got to try on a pair - and admittedly they felt great to me. But for a shoe marketed as a trainer, the outsole is so worrying that I decided to hold off on the purchase decision. The outsole is so thin, limited coverage on the back-half of the shoe, so much exposed foam - fine for use as a racer, but I am concerned about durability for use as a trainer.
Here in the uk it’s really wet and slippery in some places. Zero grip from these
I picked up a pair… not used them yet however. I was thinking of just a daily/gym trainer tbh incorporating some Hyrox training.