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adidas Adizero SL2

adidas Adizero SL2. 34.9mm stack, 245g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

79Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 34.9 mm stack, cushion 5/5

83Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 26.7 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.2 mm toebox height

100Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability

24Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying

69Great

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 8.2 mm drop, heel counter 2/5

Full specs

Drop

8.2 mm

Heel stack

34.9 mm

Forefoot stack

26.7 mm

Weight

245 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.69
Breathability5 BR
Flexibility12.7 N
Heel counter2/5
Energy return56.1 %
Shock absorption136 SA
Midsole softness36.8 HA
Outsole thickness3.6 mm
Tongue padding12.7 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness3.4 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (71.7 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (26.2 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the adidas Adizero SL2 good for 100-mile races?

Great. 34.9 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.

Does the adidas Adizero SL2 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 71.7 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the adidas Adizero SL2?

8.2 mm, with a 34.9 mm heel stack and 26.7 mm forefoot.

Is the adidas Adizero SL2 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.69. Elite grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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