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Adidas Duramo Speed 2
Tempo / threshold

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
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Primary use
Tempo / threshold
Also good for
Intervals / speedwork, Daily training, 5K race, 10K race, Half marathon race
Stability
neutral
Weight
269.3g
Drop
8.1mm
Stack
33/24.9mm
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
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.