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I get to test the best running shoes for my job and as an obsessive runner who’s almost always marathon training, it’s a job I adore.I’m able to try the most exciting new shoes on the market, and discover gems like the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, which has been a fixture in my running shoe rotation ever since I first used it in early 2025.A lot of incredible running shoes have launched since then, including the Adidas Hyperboost Edge super-trainer, but if I could only pick one shoe from the brand to use for my training, it’s still the Evo SL — here’s five reasons why.It’s very light and fast
(Image credit: Future)The Evo SL has a stack height of 39mm at the heel and 33mm at the forefoot, so it’s by no means a minimal shoe, but the foam used is Adidas’ Lightstrike Pro, which is a very light material, so the shoes weigh just 7.9oz in my US men’s size 9.5.That light weight, coupled with the energetic midsole foam and the sharp rocker on the shoe, means that the Evo SL is great for fast runs, and I’ve done a variety of workouts in it during my 100+ miles of testing, from short track intervals to long tempo runs on the road.It’s comfortable enough for easy runs too
(Image credit: Future)The Evo SL excels at fast paces, but it’s not just a speed shoe in my opinion, because it’s also comfortable for cruising through your easy and steady daily training runs too.It’s cushioned enough to protect the legs on these runs, and while it’s not the most stable shoe because of a cutout on the medial side of the midsole, it’s been fine for me as a neutral runner, and its versatility makes it one of the best all-rounders on the market.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.It’s great value
