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Adidas Adizero Evo SL M vs Puma Deviate Nitro 3

Reddit prefers Adidas Adizero Evo SL M โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 53% positive).

Adidas Adizero Evo SL M
#4 in Running ShoesReddit favorite

Adidas

Adidas Adizero Evo SL M

$150.00

100

Pros

  • +Full lightstrike pro foam
  • +Improved fit with different laces
  • +Good value for money
  • +Softer ride

Cons

  • โˆ’Upper looks worn/damaged easily
  • โˆ’Unstable
  • โˆ’Not suitable for runners needing stability
  • โˆ’Lower mileage for heavier runners/forefoot strikers
โ€œThe EVO SL makes a lot of other shoes look overpriced. Evo softer and easier to pick up speed. Surprised it lasted so well over 1,000km.โ€
Puma Deviate Nitro 3
#19 in Running Shoes

Puma

Puma Deviate Nitro 3

$160.00

53

Pros

  • +good price
  • +responsive
  • +durable
  • +plated

Cons

  • โˆ’too narrow
  • โˆ’Too narrow for longer distances
  • โˆ’Only suitable for 10k
  • โˆ’not ideal as a daily trainer
โ€œThis shoe really shines the best on long, sustained, faster paces. Its bounce is not as aggressive as other plated shoes, but it's an amazing cruiser that would just disappear on your feet during threโ€
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