Head-to-Head
Adizero Evo SlvsMetaspeed Ray
The Adizero Evo Sl is a daily trainer shoe while the Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe. The Adizero Evo Sl retails for $150 while the Metaspeed Ray comes in at $300 — a $150 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 7.9 oz for the Adizero Evo Sl. In our ratings, the Adizero Evo Sl edges out the Metaspeed Ray — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $300 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 4.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6.5 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
