Head-to-Head
Adizero Evo SlvsGhost Max 3
The Adizero Evo Sl is a daily trainer shoe while the Ghost Max 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Evo Sl retails for $150 while the Ghost Max 3 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Evo Sl is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Ghost Max 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Evo Sl edges out the Ghost Max 3 — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 10.8 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6.5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
