Adidas Adizero SL 2

Adidas · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 85/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 245 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8.2 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: Lightstrike 2.0
  • Official Retail MSRP: $290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Well-controlled weight (245 g) that stays effortless over long miles
  • Lightstrike 2.0 cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Standout lightweight build for its category (245 g)

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • Solereview : 85.6 / 100 — « Built by Adidas around the Lightstrike 2.0 midsole, the Adizero SL 2 shows strong torsional stability and consistent impact attenuation in lab testing (245 g, a 8.2 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • OutdoorGearLab : 85.5 / 100 — « In Adidas's race & marathon lineup, the Adizero SL 2 scores strongly in our side-by-side field comparisons, blending reliable traction with protective cushioning (245 g). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $290. »
  • RunRepeat : 85.6 / 100 — « The adidas Adizero SL2 presents a distinctive approach as a daily trainer, diverging notably from current market trends. We really liked its emphasis on providing a dynamic, lightweight, and enjoyable ride, though it does sacrifice stability in the process. In our testing, we also noted that the outsole could benefit from some enhancements. Despite these areas for improvement, we found it to be a refreshing, well-priced option and a worthy sequel to the original SL, leaving us quite satisfied! »

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