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Adidas Duramo Speed 2
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Duramo Speed 2

The Adidas Duramo Speed 2 is a budget-friendly lightweight road shoe with Lightstrike cushioning aimed at faster training runs up to half-marathon distance.

$90MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Tempo / threshold
Also good for
Intervals / speedwork, Daily training, 5K race, 10K race, Half marathon race
Stability
neutral
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
Lightstrike
Outsole
TPU
Upper
engineered mesh
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsSpeed intervalsShort distanceHalf marathonDaily trainingRoadLightweightBeginners
Our read

Positioned as a light, fast trainer for tempo efforts and shorter road races, the Duramo Speed 2 offers responsive Lightstrike foam and a TPU outsole at a value price. Without independent lab data on stack, drop or weight, its precise ride character and long-distance ceiling remain unconfirmed, but Adidas caps its intended range at roughly 13 miles.

Ride

Manufacturer describes a responsive Lightstrike ride with a TPU outsole for road and track traction; firmness and stack unverified by independent testing.

Fit

Fits true to size with a breathable, supportive engineered mesh upper; no wide options noted.

Best for

Runners wanting an affordable lightweight shoe for tempo runs, intervals and shorter road races up to the half marathon.

Avoid if

You need marathon-plus cushioning, stability support, or verified performance specs from independent testing.

Sources
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