AdidasAdizero SL 2
Powered by Lightstrike Pro cushioning and built with a sleek, lightweight frame, the Adizero SL 2 delivers a fast, connected ride for daily training and speed sessions alike. Agile, comfortable, and impressively efficient, it’s designed for runners who value both responsiveness and simplicity.
Details
The Adidas Adizero SL 2 brings a lighter, faster profile to daily training, combining energetic cushioning with a streamlined feel for workouts and everyday miles alike. Now upgraded with a full-length layer of Lightstrike Pro foam, it delivers a lively, propulsive ride that feels effortless at faster paces, while the Lightstrike 2.0 base layer provides reliable cushioning for comfort and durability across higher mileage.
The engineered mesh upper offers breathable, targeted support with a soft and adaptive feel that keeps the shoe light on the foot while maintaining secure lockdown. Underneath, a strategically placed rubber outsole enhances grip and wear resistance without adding unnecessary weight, preserving the shoe’s nimble character.
In a crowded field of max-stack trainers, the Adizero SL 2 stands out as a lightweight, responsive option that strikes an ideal balance between cushioning and ground feel — making it an excellent go-to for tempo work, daily runs, and everything in between.
MIDSOLE
- Lightstrike 2.0 foam provides comfortably soft and lightweight cushioning.
- Lightstrike Pro foam adds a little extra oomph and propulsion.
OUTSOLE
- Strategically Placed Rubber for optimized grip and weight reduction.
UPPER
- Engineered Mesh that is soft and adaptable with targeted support and zoning in key areas.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Adidas Adizero SL 2 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Notably light for category
- Stack
- Slightly high for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Slightly high for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Adizero SL 2 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 8.4oz | 9.6oz | Lighter (7th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 40mm | 38mm | Higher (64th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 31mm | 31mm | Typical (46th percentile) |
| Drop | 9mm | 8mm | Higher (75th percentile) |
| Price | $130 | $160 | Lower range (4th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At $130, its price sits $30 below the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database ($160).
- At 8.4 oz, its listed weight is 1.2 oz below the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).
- Its 40mm heel stack is 2.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 38mm (n=67).
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