ADIDAS ADIZERO EVO SL: yeah, it’s as good as you’ve heard!

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  • @MyFatAdaptedLife
    @MyFatAdaptedLife 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Believe in the hype. Not going to lie, I plan to pick up a pair when it's released and add it to my Adidas rotation. Alternatively, I have a pair of Pro 3 that has 150 miles. If I delaminate the midsole, remove the energy rods, relaminate the midsole, I have an EVO SL. The only difference is where the rocker points start, as you noted. So, the ESL is more aggressive. Great review, as always.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@MyFatAdaptedLife From my perspective, the different ticket points aren’t that noticeable unless I’m running fast, but even then, the 60% rocker doesn’t necessarily feel faster. 🤷🏻‍♂️
      Your delamination-rod removal-relamination of your Pro 3s sounds like an interesting idea. I would happily watch a video on the process. It does also sound like monumental waste of your time though. 🤣

    • @MyFatAdaptedLife
      @MyFatAdaptedLife 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@its_Matt_B_ Yeah, I'm known for monumental wastes of time. But it would be a fun experiment in the lab on my off-time.

  • @OsloVM60-64
    @OsloVM60-64 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Come on! They look fantastic🤗

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@OsloVM60-64 They do, right! Adidas did well with the design! 💯

  • @mfcc1084
    @mfcc1084 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Finally an Adizero daily trainer that doesn't antagonize my feet. I'm kind of glad that I passed on the SL2. I'm really glad Adidas made this shoe as I really really love the Lightstrike Pro foam in the Pro 3. Great review as always. 😊

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      The Lightstike Pro is really nice in this shoe! I've been surprised that this shoe doesn't invalidate the SL2.

    • @karls8989
      @karls8989 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      The sl2 is a great shoe that shouldn’t be passed up either.

    • @mfcc1084
      @mfcc1084 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@karls8989 the SL2 unfortunately just doesn't fit my feet well but I know it's a great shoe. 😊

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@karls8989 100%. This doesn't take anything away from the SL2.

  • @arvinsandiego2686
    @arvinsandiego2686 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Finally! Let's go! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Leme994
    @Leme994 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This shoe is exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to try it on

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's going to be worth the wait!

  • @timtrenholm3698
    @timtrenholm3698 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The biggest problem with the EVO SL is the general release date. If they had moved up the general release to late Nov or early Dec, they could maximize on some of the hype post Berlin. But now, since it's only going to be available at the end of 1st or beginning of 2nd quarter 2025, they run the risk of people not waiting for the shoe and grabbing something else. Myself included.
    I'm very interested to try the EVO SL, if only because of the heel collar design, since all the rest of the Adizero line have that terrible split heel collar padding design which promotes heel lift.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen it several times over the last couple years where a shoe will get a super early promo and then people forget about it by the time it drops.

  • @georgemkoshy6622
    @georgemkoshy6622 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great review and analysis as usual.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Much appreciated! Thanks, George!

  • @204514602
    @204514602 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great review! Which shoe do you prefer? This or the Rebel V4?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I would choose this (the Evo SL) every time.

  • @silvermandavid
    @silvermandavid 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Adidas Evo SL or NB FuelCell Rebel v4 for some daily training some track workouts.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@silvermandavid I think it depends on if you prefer the fit on NB or Adidas. Both are similar, however my choice would be the Evo SL.

    • @danieltay1052
      @danieltay1052 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@its_Matt_B_which one has more bounce, Evo SL or Rebel v4?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ The Evo SL.

  • @dwb5043
    @dwb5043 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    What would be better for uptempo work / mile repeats Evo SL or Hyperion 2?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@dwb5043 I would choose the Hyperion 2.

  • @therunophil
    @therunophil 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wouldn't the Peg Plus be a competitor as well, more daily shoe with (at least in the name) race day foam?
    Just a detail, but a forefoot rocker is not the same as the toespring. You can have a rocker on the underside but a flat platform for the toes (no toespring) or also the toes bend upwards (toespring) without a rocker.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the clarification! Yes, the Peg Plus would be a competitor, or at least would be used for similar runs, but the price of the Peg Plus dropped it out of contention in this vid.

  • @KimiCars
    @KimiCars 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Couldn’t wait to get mine 😍

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nice! Did you get them through the lottery?

    • @KimiCars
      @KimiCars 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@its_Matt_B_ not for now, need to wait till december release 😭

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@KimiCars December is just around the corner! 🥳

  • @ardaarda3197
    @ardaarda3197 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you very much for the review. I use Ap3 44 2/3. It is a bit tight and a bit narrow in the front. What size of evo sl would be appropriate for me to use? Also, can you compare it with Ap3 in terms of stability?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@ardaarda3197 The Evo SL is slightly wider in the toe box than the Adios Pro 3. As far as stability goes, the Evo SL doesn’t have the Energy Rods, so it’s a little softer and because of this has the potential to be a little less stable than the AP3. Still, I didn’t find the Evo SL to be unstable.

    • @ardaarda3197
      @ardaarda3197 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ 👍

  • @Selucus1Nicator
    @Selucus1Nicator 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Matt, is this not just a white version of the Takumi Sen?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Not at all. The Evo SL is far more well-rounded than the Takumi Sen. I would still choose the Takumi Sen for short fast runs.

  • @gabr131s
    @gabr131s 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great review man! So just to confirm these for you are an upgrade compared to the SL2?
    Also I think these will go head to head against the ASICS Novablast 5 shoes which also look awesome! Would be keen to see a head to head comparison video between the 2 if you get a hold of those!

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes, it's an upgrade but these also cost $20 USD more, so it should be an upgrade. The SL2 still represent amazing value and are a great shoe. My shoe(t) out between the SL2/EVO SL will drop on November 15th.

    • @gabr131s
      @gabr131s 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ thanks for the info. Awesome sounds great!!

  • @m.ch4rmaland3r10
    @m.ch4rmaland3r10 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    How would you compare the ride of evo sl to sl2? Can you go faster or longer runs? I do most sessions in the sl2. Makes me work for it at higher paces, though, but it is pretty solid. I'm curious if evo sl can do it better at higher paces, especially for the slight extra $$?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I have a full "shoe(t) out" video coming soon, but I found the Evo SL works a little better at faster paces. They do feel very similar at slower paces though.

  • @arvinsandiego2686
    @arvinsandiego2686 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I see you are pronating in the vid, is it manageable? Is the evo SL same narrowness to SL2? I only overpronate on my SL2

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      The Evo SL is slightly wider than the SL2 and I think the pronation is extremely manageable.

    • @arvinsandiego2686
      @arvinsandiego2686 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @its_Matt_B_ hope when i get a pair for myself, i don't go overpronating same as in my SL2 🤞

  • @Feanaro5503
    @Feanaro5503 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This year I've been looking at the NeoVista and the Balos to be my new bouncy shoe, but then this comes in much cheaper, and also better than both? I have tried on some Adidas shoes that made me think they were designed for alien feet, but the Takumi Sen 8 works for me, so presumably the Evo SL would be good.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Feanaro5503 I don’t know if the Evo SL is better than the Neo Vista, but it is different. I haven’t run in the Balos. I think you’ll find there is slightly more room in the toe box of the Evo SL than the Takumi Sen 8.

  • @xanderalcaide2826
    @xanderalcaide2826 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is a rather beautiful shoe!

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@xanderalcaide2826 100%!!! 😍

  • @1HappyBob
    @1HappyBob 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hi Matt, how does it compare to the SL2?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I'm gl;ad you asked. There will be a shoe(t) out between the two, coming soon.

    • @1HappyBob
      @1HappyBob 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ excellent 😀👍

  • @TolunayOrkun
    @TolunayOrkun 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    At $150 this is going to give pretty good competition and will force the competitors to up their game if and only if Adidas gets its game plan right and sells them. Currently, Adidas creating an artificial scarcity (lottery for the privilege to buy) is ridiculous for a training shoe.
    Are you going to test Nike Zoom Fly 6? That looks like a very versatile shoe as well.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I'm not quite sure what the thinking behind the lotto before being able to buy, but I assume Adidas has some pretty intelligent marketing people and based their decision on sound data.
      As far as the ZoomFly 6, I hope to get a pair in for testing but so far, no luck.

  • @kunalkunde7744
    @kunalkunde7744 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It looks very good.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kunalkunde7744 I agree! The style is 👌!

  • @brokenfreddy1262
    @brokenfreddy1262 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It might have a nice ride cos almost all shoes aren't made for how my feet are shaped..I don't want to land on the forefoot "pad"..I want to land on the downhill side of the "pad" and then roll forward and push off the download side..it should be a no brainer but very few shoes are designed to be easy to run..probably the best example of proper design is the Hoka Cielo x1..unfortunately the shoe is too hot,too heavy and too tall to be a serious racing shoe,but the roll thru is as perfect as any I have used..it absolutely begs you to lean forward and kick..I rarely can most shoes until the temperature get below freezing for any long runs..we are finally get down to those temperatures where running feels good..😊😊

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@brokenfreddy1262 I know what you mean about the Cielo X1. I hope they change the upper next year, and also fix the instability!

  • @blackbelt2000
    @blackbelt2000 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Yeah, I really hate shoes where the tongue folds or bunches up. It hurts and takes forever to straighten out.
    I like the clever editing to transition between the shoes......or was it magic? 🤔

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@blackbelt2000 I’m with you! A floppy folded tongue is a nightmare!
      Oh, it was definitely magic. 🪄 ✨ 👟

  • @alanshrimpton6787
    @alanshrimpton6787 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey Matt, Thanks for the review. Never considered Adidas as my racing shoe but looks like the Adios Pro is 50 bucks cheaper here to the Asics Sky/Edge. Might rethink my April Marathon Shoe

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Are you taking about the Asics Metaspeed Sky/Edge Paris vs the Adios Pro 3?

    • @alanshrimpton6787
      @alanshrimpton6787 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @its_Matt_B_ yep. And Puma Elite is another 20 bucks cheaper again.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@alanshrimpton6787 The MetaSpeed Edge/Sky Paris are way better than the Adios Pro 3. They’re more in line with the Adios Pro 4.

    • @alanshrimpton6787
      @alanshrimpton6787 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@its_Matt_B_ they are on sale now and 280 bucks NZ for the 3 but I won 150buck asics voucher on the weekend so might be an asics shoe in the end

  • @surajtripathi3624
    @surajtripathi3624 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Can compare with zoomfly6 and Boston12

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@surajtripathi3624 I don’t have the ZoomFly 6 on hand yet, but I’m not sure how comparable a played shoe is with a non-plated shoe. What are your thoughts? Are they comparable?

  • @karls8989
    @karls8989 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The issue i have found with the rebel is as i got towards 150 miles the fuel cell blend really lost its bounce which i find with new balance. Their foam really die out fast which makes me regret buying them again.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, I've heard this from a few people! At least we know the Lightstrike Pro can last!

  • @LukaMagic-hg3dk
    @LukaMagic-hg3dk 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I’m still considering the Asics Superblast 2, but if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Asics Novablast 5 or Adidas EVO SL might be great alternatives. For runners with high arches who are interested in the Adidas EVO SL, adding custom insoles is recommended for extra support to help prevent injuries. The Adidas EVO SL is versatile, handling any pace from slow and easy runs to fast tempo sessions or even race-day efforts.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LukaMagic-hg3dk Thanks for the insight! 🙌🏽

    • @LukaMagic-hg3dk
      @LukaMagic-hg3dk 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@its_Matt_B_ thank my dear friend hopefully we could meet personally someday. which country origin are you really located, you live normally.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LukaMagic-hg3dk I live in the United States. Where do you live?

    • @RowOfMushyTiT
      @RowOfMushyTiT 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      High arches don't need support, and are more efficient for running

    • @LukaMagic-hg3dk
      @LukaMagic-hg3dk 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@RowOfMushyTiT it could cause pain in the arch if no support on that blank spot. You know nothing about experience SON

  • @avifrunner
    @avifrunner 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hey Matt… the magic you do switching shoes on the video - terrific! Seamless !
    The adidas? Too ugly for me, sorry 😂

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@avifrunner wait, what? Ugly?? Noooooo! I suppose we all like different flavors! 🤣
      Cheers for liking the transitions! 🪄👟

  • @wonkydonkey7899
    @wonkydonkey7899 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Off topic: your next shoe review is Nike Zoom fly 6. 😊

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It won't be my next, but I hope it's coming soon (I don't even have a pair yet).

  • @davidg61
    @davidg61 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Easier decision in the UK: evo SL: £130, rebel: 140, Hyp max 2: 160, Topo Spec: 160(?). All at RRP obviously.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh yeah! That’s does make the choice a bit easier! They’re a no-brainer at £130!

  • @Nyelands
    @Nyelands 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why do people call it an engineered mesh? Is the mesh more engineered than the rest of the shoe?

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Nyelands No idea. but I think a bigger question is if there is such a thing as a non-engineered mesh. 🤔

  • @RowOfMushyTiT
    @RowOfMushyTiT 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Something weird going on with the pronation of the shoe, like it looks very jarring the way it transitions from outward to inward during the gait cycle (I saw this in other reviewers footage too e.g. Kofuzi).

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I'm going to go watch Kofuzi's vid. I didn't notice anything strange when running in it.

    • @RowOfMushyTiT
      @RowOfMushyTiT 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@its_Matt_B_ Ah correction, i rewatched Kofuzi and he is more a midfoot striker and he looks fine in this shoe. I think it was the review from Alex Filitti where you can see the heel instability and he talks about it. Nothing negative it just means this shoe is not great if you overpronate.

  • @Stickybutton
    @Stickybutton 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Adidas has been a real dick for not releasing it fully.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      🤣 They're sure being a tease!

  • @nosaj666
    @nosaj666 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It’s bs that they do these limited releases of a mass market shoe. It is not even available until march? Why push all the hype now? So dumb and “sneaker” culture is washed now. It’s not 2016. Cool shoe lame of Adidas. Oh and great review!

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah, from my perspective the early promo and late release hasn't been popular. I wonder if Adidas knows this and will do it again next time?

  • @jimoconnor8597
    @jimoconnor8597 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Now if we could only get the shoes. I'm not liking this "far in advance" marketing launches going on rn. Show me the shoe, let me buy the shoe.

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm with you! Promote it the two weeks before it launches and then sell sell sell!

  • @hahaheslop
    @hahaheslop 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Sound quality is terrible, need to invest in a mic 🎤

    • @its_Matt_B_
      @its_Matt_B_  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@hahaheslop Message reveived.