Head-to-Head
Adizero Evo SlvsSonicblast
The Adizero Evo Sl is a daily trainer shoe while the Sonicblast is a speed trainer shoe. The Adizero Evo Sl retails for $150 while the Sonicblast comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Adizero Evo Sl is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Sonicblast. In our ratings, the Adizero Evo Sl edges out the Sonicblast — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6.5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
