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Adizero Evo SlvsEllipse
The Adizero Evo Sl and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Adizero Evo Sl retails for $150 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Adizero Evo Sl is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Adizero Evo Sl edges out the Ellipse — 9.2/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6.5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
