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We’ve been testing the adidas' Adizero Evo SL over the past few weeks, and it’s quickly become a key favourite and safe to say, the best affordable running shoe you can buy in 2025.
Adidas is pitching this as both a performance running shoe and a lifestyle option, and it actually holds up on both fronts. The lightweight build makes it solid for training, but the cleaner colorways and recent brand activations also make it easy to wear day to day.
Let’s be honest, there haven’t been many running shoes that can cross over into casual wear without looking out of place. Maybe the On Cloudmonster was the last one. The EVO SL feels like a strong follow-up.
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The Evo SL is built entirely with Lightstrike Pro, which is adidas’ top-tier superfoam. It's designed for high energy return, loihht weight feel, and long-distance performance. It’s the same midsole compound used in the Adios Pro 3 and Takumi Sen, so you're getting flagship-level tech in a more accessible model.
On foot, it feels responsive and bouncy without being overly propulsive, thanks to the absence of a carbon plate.
The outsole features Continental rubber, developed in partnership with the German tire company, delivering excellent grip and durability. Despite being noticeably thinner than most traditional running outsoles, it still holds up well over longer mileage.
What’s surprising here is the level of material quality on offer, getting Lightstrike Pro and Continental rubber in a daily trainer at this price point is rare.
The upper is extremely lightweight and breathable and under magnification, you can see hundreds of micro-ventilation holes in the single-layer mesh, which makes airflow impressive, you can literally see smoke pass through during breathability tests.
The Padding around the heel and toebox is kept minimal, which makes sense given the shoe’s weight. It comes in just under 8 ounces in a UK size 4, which is impressively light for a daily trainer.
It would have been great to see a bit more padding in the tongue and laces. As it stands, there’s no gusset, no cushioning, and the laces are very thin, more in line with what you’d expect from a race-day shoe. That said, it’s possible adidas is saving those refinements for a future version.
Still, when you look at the overall design, the stripped-back upper, the minimal construction, it’s clear that these choices help keep the cost down. It’s a trade-off, but one that makes sense given the price point.
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We’ve been testing the adidas' Adizero Evo SL over the past few weeks, and it’s quickly become a key favourite and safe to say, the best affordable running shoe you can buy in 2025.
Adidas is pitching this as both a performance running shoe and a lifestyle option, and it actually holds up on both fronts. The lightweight build makes it solid for training, but the cleaner colorways and recent brand activations also make it easy to wear day to day.
Let’s be honest, there haven’t been many running shoes that can cross over into casual wear without looking out of place. Maybe the On Cloudmonster was the last one. The EVO SL feels like a strong follow-up.
Shop:
The Evo SL is built entirely with Lightstrike Pro, which is adidas’ top-tier superfoam. It's designed for high energy return, loihht weight feel, and long-distance performance. It’s the same midsole compound used in the Adios Pro 3 and Takumi Sen, so you're getting flagship-level tech in a more accessible model.
On foot, it feels responsive and bouncy without being overly propulsive, thanks to the absence of a carbon plate.
The outsole features Continental rubber, developed in partnership with the German tire company, delivering excellent grip and durability. Despite being noticeably thinner than most traditional running outsoles, it still holds up well over longer mileage.
What’s surprising here is the level of material quality on offer, getting Lightstrike Pro and Continental rubber in a daily trainer at this price point is rare.
The upper is extremely lightweight and breathable and under magnification, you can see hundreds of micro-ventilation holes in the single-layer mesh, which makes airflow impressive, you can literally see smoke pass through during breathability tests.
The Padding around the heel and toebox is kept minimal, which makes sense given the shoe’s weight. It comes in just under 8 ounces in a UK size 4, which is impressively light for a daily trainer.
It would have been great to see a bit more padding in the tongue and laces. As it stands, there’s no gusset, no cushioning, and the laces are very thin, more in line with what you’d expect from a race-day shoe. That said, it’s possible adidas is saving those refinements for a future version.
Still, when you look at the overall design, the stripped-back upper, the minimal construction, it’s clear that these choices help keep the cost down. It’s a trade-off, but one that makes sense given the price point.
