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Adidas Adizero Evo SL M vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

Reddit prefers Adidas Adizero Evo SL M — higher sentiment (100% vs 66% 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

  • −Upper looks worn/damaged easily
  • −Unstable
  • −Not suitable for runners needing stability
  • −Lower mileage for heavier runners/forefoot strikers
“The 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.”
Full reviewAmazon · $150.00
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
#14 in Running Shoes

Saucony

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

$174.95

66

Pros

  • +firmer
  • +more stable
  • +versatile
  • +responsive

Cons

  • −softer
  • −sturdy heel counter is felt when walking/running
  • −heel counter felt more with runner's knot
  • −underwhelming
“The 5s looks a bit more promising though. Not quite so stability-obsessed as the 4.”
r/RunningShoeGeeks
Full reviewAmazon · $174.95
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