ADIDAS SL20

16 MILE (26 KM) EARLY REVIEW SCORE:

QUICK SPECS:

Drop: 10mm

Stack Height: 25mm / 15mm

Women’s Size 8 US: 7.1 0z. / 201 g

Mens’s Size 9 US: 8.1 oz. / 229 g

Stability: Neutral

Women’s: $89.95 Men’s:$94.95

Adidas SL20 Upper

UPPER

Material: Mesh upper that reminds me of the Nike Pegasus lineup.

Comfort: Upper is not plush but gets the job done; considering the weight of the shoe, it works!

Breathability: Descent, but there is room for improvement.

Tongue: Gusseted tongue

Lockdown: There is a little too much material for my foot, causing the eyelet chain to feel a little sloppy, but not a deal-breaker.

Collar: Had some heel slippage the first run, but I think tightening the runner’s knot will help. Otherwise, the collar is comfortable.

MIDSOLE

Material: Lightstrike midsole foam-AMAZING! Very responsive material. I was at a 6:45/mile (4:10km) and my legs felt great, I almost wanted to go run a time trial.

 

Adidas SL20 Midsole
Adidas SL20 Out sole

OUTSOLE

Material: Smooth rubber under the forefoot and a slight decoupled groove in the heel, which I would prefer to be larger to help make the shoe even lighter. The forefoot is very simple and basic. I am interested to see how it will do on wet ground. Overall, I like the simplicity.