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Adizero Evo SlvsSC Trainer v3
The Adizero Evo Sl is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe. The Adizero Evo Sl retails for $150 while the SC Trainer v3 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Adizero Evo Sl is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the Adizero Evo Sl edges out the SC Trainer v3 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 9.8 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6.5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 41 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
