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Adidas Adizero Evo Sl Zip
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Adizero Evo Sl Zip

A lightweight uptempo road trainer built on a full Lightstrike Pro midsole, distinguished by a tongue-length zipper closure over a laced, gusseted tongue.

$170MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Use
tempo
Cushion
high
Weight
208.9g
Drop
6mm
Stack
37/31mm
Midsole
Lightstrike Pro
Outsole
rubber and synthetic
Upper
textile and synthetic
Widths
standard
Release
2026
RoadDaily trainingTempo workoutsLightweight
Our read

A plateless, springy daily-to-tempo trainer for runners who want the Evo SL ride with extra lockdown and a bolder look. The zipper is the gimmick; the responsive Lightstrike Pro foam is the reason to buy.

Ride

The full Lightstrike Pro midsole is light and bouncy with good energy return, and the 6mm drop with 37/31 stack keeps it versatile across easy and faster paces. No plate means the ride stays flexible rather than aggressively propulsive.

Fit

Regular fit that runs true to size, with the zipper plus laces and a gusseted tongue giving a secure midfoot hold. Only a standard width is offered.

Best for

Runners wanting a single plateless shoe that handles both daily miles and uptempo work, and who like the added lockdown of the zipper.

Avoid if

You need a wide fit, a firm stable platform, or the snappy propulsion of a carbon plate for race day.

Sources
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