Head-to-Head
Adizero Evo SlvsMagnify Nitro 3
The Adizero Evo Sl is a daily trainer shoe while the Magnify Nitro 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Evo Sl retails for $150 while the Magnify Nitro 3 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Evo Sl is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Magnify Nitro 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Evo Sl edges out the Magnify Nitro 3 — 9.2/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6.5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
