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Adizero Evo SlvsNeo Zen 2
The Adizero Evo Sl and Neo Zen 2 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Adizero Evo Sl retails for $150 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Evo Sl is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Adizero Evo Sl edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6.5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
