Adidas Adizero SL 2 Review: BEST Running Shoe Under £100

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Adidas Adizero SL 2 Review: BEST Running Shoe Under £100

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In this video, we dive deep into the Adidas Adizero SL 2, the best running shoe under £100 in 2024. Join us as we review its features, performance, and overall value to help you make an informed decision on your next running shoe purchase. Stay tuned to find out why this shoe is a game-changer for runners on a budget!

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@anthonyantoine669 2 ай бұрын

I like from the start you said go buy these, no beating around the bush 🤣🤣. Just ordered mines in the black it's selling out fast!, very happy that I got it on discount. From all the reviews and the way it looks I believe I'll love it, one thing although their laces aren't special i don't have a problem with them untying in other shoes. 👍🏾

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it thanks

@juanseaforth5111 2 ай бұрын

I just got a pair of SL2 and I absolutely love them!!

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Boom

@nikhilgurjax 19 күн бұрын

I want to know about durability of sl 2 i have used sl 1 and they are really durable i used them for 1.5 years So the adizero sl 2 is also durable as sl 1 Please reply

@ianlowe4126 2 ай бұрын

Mine arrived yesterday ( went for the denim blue colourway which remind me of my first pair of adidas running shoes from 40 years ago!!) First run this morning and from first few steps WOW!!! Big smile on my face all the way round. Fantastic adidas 👏👏👏 Oh just one thing Fordy I have average width foot but went half size up and they fit perfect so not TTS for me. 👍

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

lot of q's about this so hopefully others see this comment

@Coconail3863 2 ай бұрын

Saigon u mean ?

@ianlowe4126 2 ай бұрын

@@Coconail3863 yep Saigon. Look fab

@Duffers782 2 ай бұрын

None available in my size on SF, have just ordered at full price from the Adidas UK site and they also recommended 1/2 a size up, thanks for the confirmation @ian

@CATinBOOTS81 2 ай бұрын

I bought them half a size up, but for some weird reason they are still too short for me. Adidas SL2 in size EU 42 2/3 is definetely shorter than Puma Velocity Nitro 3 in EU size 42. Looking on shoes size chart online for Puma and Adidas shoes, this is confirmed: EU 42 size for Puma is 27 cm in length, while EU 42 2/3 size for Adidas is 26,3 cm. I really don't know how Adidas can be considered TTS.

@RobertHarridge 2 ай бұрын

I agree with what you said. I got my pair and immediately thought they would pair well with my Boston 12’s and Pro 3’s. Not sure about you, but they reminded me a little of the original Novablast. It’s got that special sauce, but with its narrow heel it’s got a little bit of that insanity the original Novablast had, but much lighter and livelier.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked them

@idawson998 2 ай бұрын

It reminds me of an 80's football boot

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Yeah me too PREDATOR

@terrybourke1253 27 күн бұрын

Love your work. One thing to note about the SL2 is that the sockliner is glued in so not easily removable. An orthotic (at least my orthotic) won’t fit in the shoe. Ripping it out means buying the shoe while not knowing if it will accommodate your orthotic.

@BrendanWise-ze6ih 2 ай бұрын

It’s like the takumi without rods and softer. Love this shoe

@ernestmabaso9267 2 ай бұрын

Always straightforward reviews and very insightful to make a decision about the shoe. Thanks Chris.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@davidblockley9923 2 ай бұрын

Good review. Funny that this shoe and the Boston that I backed are now very popular, adidss have upped their game big time.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@carlosgarciabanda 2 ай бұрын

Yesterday they arrived and today I ran my first 10km and I loved. Great shoe, way too good for the price (100 USD cause adidas website had 20% off). Greetings from Ho Chi Minh city Vietnam.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Yep so cheap

@joanneparnell4985 2 ай бұрын

I’ve just ordered some of these to replace my Novablast, absolutely loved the Novablast 2 but didn’t like 3 as much so wanted to try something else. Kept going back to Novablast 2 even though it’s falling to pieces! Really looking forward to trying them.

@tianoyt7005 2 ай бұрын

Hey man Thanks for the review I've been running in the asics noosa tri 15. Been wanting to switch to adidas and the boston 12 caught my attention. But since sl2 was introduced, i thought of holding out for this. I only do daily, tempo, speed and 5k and 10k races.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

go for the SL2

@philipes23 2 ай бұрын

Tell us about the noosa tri 15, is it worth it?

@ihussain1011 15 күн бұрын

@@philipes23 16 is.

@TheHutchRuns 2 ай бұрын

Great video Chris, not that I need another pair of shoes but these will certainly be on the list, sounds like an adidas shoe that will finally work for me!

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

thank you

@tonyng7468 2 ай бұрын

I just got them today. Great shoes for daily casual trainer.

@EdSmyth 2 ай бұрын

Bought! Just wish the UK had Lime colourway

@DSKHo1968 2 ай бұрын

Lucid Green apparently. That's the one I am after too. Guess we will have to wait!

@lifeinblackshort 2 ай бұрын

Great shoe. I chose these over the pegs 41

@TimLSim 2 ай бұрын

Honestly these are the best alternative to the Pegasus especially those who are disappointed with recent versions since 37.

@MarcAplin 2 ай бұрын

Could do with being slightly wider for my wide(ish) feet. Hoping maybe a wide version will come as they do in some other Adidas. Everything else about them I love.

@DSKHo1968 2 ай бұрын

Exactly what I am waiting for. Adidas are normally a little tight for me in the toebox!

@CATinBOOTS81 2 ай бұрын

Are these shoes narrow? When you reviewed the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 you warned us that they were narrow, and so I ordered the wide version, which fits to me perfectly. Your suggestion was spot-on! If these Adidas SL2 are narrow like their Puma rival, I would definitely need to look for a wide version (but it appears that there are none) or maybe for a size-up?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

these are fine for me and better than the puma no issues

@therangersinger 2 ай бұрын

These are on sale already on the U.S. Adidas site. You can get them for $91 with a promo code. Can't beat Adidas's sales right after launch 🤣. Had to get me a pair at that price.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

sweet job

@alb.1911 2 ай бұрын

US is a different and competitive market, in Europe we continue to be scammed every year...

@TehlVloob 2 ай бұрын

Great video as always Fordy. Would you recommend these for someone looking for a speed/tempo workout shoe as well as for tempo long runs? I was looking at the endorphin speed 4s and now I’ve seen this I’m not sure.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

No not for longer miles look at the super trainers

@javieriglesias6556 2 ай бұрын

Great review Fordy! I'll buy one soon! Can you also recommend a trail running version of the Boston 12 please?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

fujispeed 2

@javieriglesias6556 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting! I’ll take a look at the ASICS then! I thought your were going to say the Terrex Agravic Speed 😂

@vishalwadhwa7320 2 ай бұрын

Adidas is back woth a bang and SL2 will be shoe of the year all round.

@Enoch-Root 2 ай бұрын

Great review. Full length lightstrike pro sounds great... Wonder what it'll mean for the Boston 13. And that colour is great too.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-qb3ej5zo3u 17 күн бұрын

Thank you I Love the video but I'm so impressed with these absolutely my favourite ever daily running shoe I liked them that much I went and bought another pair both in the same colour as on you video bought from ASOS first order 10% off bought today with a email promotion from ASOS with 20% off £88.00 and free postage

@alb.1911 2 ай бұрын

DO you think it wear/size like the Boston 12? I had to go 1 full size down with B12 compared with the Adios Pro3. Thank you.

@MarkoDinic86 Ай бұрын

How do you feel about it's narrower fit? Also do you find them sort of unstable? There are guys that love the shoe who said those things can be a deal-breaker for some of us.

@LukaMagic-hg3dk 2 ай бұрын

How's the heel collar and padding of this shoe compared to Boston 12? I find that part in AB12 stiff, thin collar, and rigid which can literally cause bruise to the back heel.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

no probs

@iby250688iu 15 күн бұрын

Picked them up for 85.50! Size 8 from sports direct 😂

@jamiewakefield6332 2 ай бұрын

I remember the black plimsoles, I had to wear Dunlop green flash… for cross country… madness.

@Dramatello 2 ай бұрын

I’m a years and years fan of Nike’s Pegasus but seeing how they constantly add weight I just don’t think I like that direction anymore. I have the 40 now but the next daily trainer might be the SL2 🎉

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

yep agree others are simply doing better

@NebyFR 25 күн бұрын

How much changes does it have compared to the Adizero Sl 1

@TC55555 2 ай бұрын

It's $129.99in the states. I know a few D1 College athletes that use them as trainers. They're better than the Nike Pegasus and are a solid daily work horse!

@matthewlaw 2 ай бұрын

How does this lightstrike pro midsole differ from the one in takumi sen? Thanks.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Just works well with the Lightstrike and no rods

@karlbratby4349 2 ай бұрын

Adidas were shoes not on my radar for some time, no idea why they just weren't until I was persuaded to try a pair of Boston 12's by a friend, loved them, then I tried pro3 and loved them, then Prime Strung 2, Think i love them LOL. I picked up a pair of supernova prima, mainly because i like the colour LOL.... and as you were surprised by the SL2 I am super surprised by the Prima and guess what!! they have amazing laces, fab gusseted tongue, upper is really nice and its soft but not to soft, has a pop and a great roll off the toe. Oh and also picked up a second pair of Boston 12 in the colourway you have in SL2, again just for the colour, yep I'm such a girl. ADIDAS are my new fave shoes, they just seem to suit my gait and foot shape.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Booooom

@JZMartinez 2 ай бұрын

Adizero SL2 vs Propel V4 for daily trainer? I am in Wide Propel V4, thinking Adizero SL2 would be too narrow. I don't generally fit Nike at all.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

I’m waiting for v5

@zishaanfredericks3664 2 ай бұрын

How’s the stability ?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Good

@PabloPerez-nd7se 2 ай бұрын

Chris I find Adidas shoes quite narrow. Is there plenty of room in the toe box?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

not massive no

@ianlowe4126 2 ай бұрын

Go half size up my friend

@keithisaacs6092 2 ай бұрын

Hi Fordy i find Adidas sizing very weird in every other shoe im either a seven and a half or eight but in Adidas i have to order a nine so unless youve got very narrow feet i find them being true to size very surprising. Be interesting to hear other people's opinions on this.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Some comments below saying they aren’t but for me Adizero shoes I’m a 9.5 and never had an issue with sizing hopefully that helps

@benrosser893 2 ай бұрын

Im the same as you mate... Fine in Soucony nike puma in a 9... Struggle with Addidas... I got the sl2 this week in a 9 found them to tight on foot... Will send back and get a 9.5.. So if your like me would go half up 👍

@keithisaacs6092 2 ай бұрын

@@benrosser893 if you check the Adidas size chart it's quite clear that my size seven and a half in a Saucony is way smaller in a Adidas and all other brands Adidas come up smaller to me that's not true to size.

@wanmuazzamwanjohari6932 2 ай бұрын

Im usually wearing 10.5 but had to go for 12.5 in SL2 😂

@Bodhished 2 ай бұрын

I'm 11.5 US in Nike, Saucony and New Balance, but in the Adidas adizero like Boston 12 I go down to 11US. This sl 2 is probably the same size as the Boston 12 except the extra padding makes it feel tight. Probably after a few extra runs it will be looser, but it is on the limit for me, even with thin socks.

@cai0 6 күн бұрын

I bought these in my normal size, exchanged for a 0.5 bigger, and it's still small and narrow. Not sure how this is true to size. It's the first time that I have to buy a runner 2 sizes up from my "normal" size.

@adrainawls 2 ай бұрын

Would it be a good shoe for a bigger runner ? 6’2 220 . The Mach 6 was too snug for me

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

No go for rebel v4 but size up

@T29RAG 2 ай бұрын

Chris I was (am) thinking of adding the supernova rise to my shoe rotation with the winter months in mind, how does the SL2 compare to the supernova rise

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

different this is an uptempo daily

@T29RAG 2 ай бұрын

@@FordyRuns thanks so are the supernova 2’s a more 5-10k type of shoe

@jefreywith1f924 2 ай бұрын

It's food for thought, but I shall wait a few wks. more when the Brooks Hyperion 2 come out to see how they compare. The Hyperion 2 will be different than the Hyperion 1 with increased stack height and an upgraded more responsive midsole. Plus, it's almost 2oz. lighter than the Adidas SL2 with a wider toebox. It's probably firmer, too, for us bigger guys like myself who like less squash. I already have the Boston 12, and the ratio between soft and firm is perfect for me. I don't like anything any softer.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

yep the hyperion max 2 though is the one to wait for

@jefreywith1f924 2 ай бұрын

@FordyRuns I have the Max 1 and love them so much, I picked up a second pair for 35% off. It doesn't need a plate or higher stack height. It's already a great shoe just the way it is. I don't want it to lose any of its ground feel and feel less natural. Plus, the Max 2 went up a whole 2oz. in weight. Ouch!

@femaciel 2 ай бұрын

Vs. Deviate Nitro 2? Is it unstable for that narrow midsole?

@KimiCars 2 ай бұрын

For the slower runs I believe SL2 is a lot better than Deviate Nitro 2 but for the faster ones, Nitro 2 is bouncier. I have both and absolutely love them. For the long run I used Novablast 3.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

no issues for me

@Ptrmndza 2 ай бұрын

Is it fair to say it's a more durable Rincon?

@thomasmueller77911 2 ай бұрын

pls compare to the cumulus 26... :)

@carlosgarciabanda 2 ай бұрын

I feel sl2 more responsive than cumulus 26, but would be great if we can get a proper review.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

This is better end of

@davidpearson6011 2 ай бұрын

Hi Chris are the SL2 on the narrow side

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

for some yes me no

@davidpearson6011 2 ай бұрын

@@FordyRuns Best to go half a size up

@davidpearson6011 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. They like a great shoe

@vtru2743 2 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the Rebel v4 and Mach 5?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

much better than the mach 5... rebel youll have to wait for the video ;-)

@thierryung9387 2 ай бұрын

I've been struggling with adidas since say, the adizero adios 7 and everything after that in the adizero line. Sorry adidas but I don't have triangular, pointy feet. Then the foam around the ankle integrated inside like that of the Boston 12 is not ergonomic for everyone. Because of that, my heel was slipping, very poor heel support. I wanted to give an Adizero a chance, it was a failure. I haven't tested the Supernova models yet but I would like to be able to appreciate this SL2. I really liked Adidas, the Adios Boost 3 was my best of all the shoes I tried.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Supernova more forgiving

@muscfiorentina 2 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the Boston 12 ?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Different like I say in the vid

@Baldpoodle 2 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of getting these or the Hoka Rincon3 as my everyday runners to complement my takumi sens. What do you think?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Yep 100%

@JoeMcGrath-ht9cc 2 ай бұрын

Ive had Rincons, the foam goes flat too quick, had to throw them away

@scottphillips2921 2 ай бұрын

Hi Fordy, are they the same length as the Adidas Adios pro 3?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Sorry mate not measured them

@riktye8800 2 ай бұрын

Great review Fordy, thanks. Great for me as I am an adidas fan with Solar glides and terrex 340’s and previously adizero’s. Can you please copy the promo code to us ( to use on the adidas site). Looking forward to your next review 👍🏻

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

I use start fitness and the code is FORDYRUNS

@kevinscott4938 2 ай бұрын

Anyone know how the sizing is on these. Im always confused with Adidas. Im a Uk 9, I had the Adios 6 as a 9.5 (to long) and the Boston 10 as a 9.5 (perfect size) and Prime X in a 9 (perfect size). The Adidas website says I need to be a 9.5 in these.Usually a uk9 comes up as 27.5cm but a uk9 on the Adidas website is like 26.7cm(Try to use CM for consistency). Im so confused!

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

This is coming up narrow for some … see comments

@cgazlan 2 ай бұрын

Bought this and waiting it to arrive (about 90USD). Sadly only the white colourway available at Adidas Malaysia website for men...

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy

@Meirion658 2 ай бұрын

How does this compare with the Hoka mach 6?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

These are cheaper both great shoes but you can’t beat this for the price

@gnarly8888 2 ай бұрын

Please put the disclaimer in the show notes rather than in the video.

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Tks for the feedback

@karls8989 2 ай бұрын

This is the puma velocity nitro killer

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Yep good night

@tadejdanev5030 2 ай бұрын

VELOCITY NITRO 3 are cheaper tho :)

@karls8989 2 ай бұрын

@@tadejdanev5030yea but no way as good as the adidas

@tadejdanev5030 2 ай бұрын

@@karls8989 heya Karls you think SL2 are better then VN3? ;)

@chapchappington2475 2 ай бұрын

Do these fit TTS?

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Yep for me

@chapchappington2475 2 ай бұрын

Just checking. In most runners I wear a 6.5 UK which equates to 25.5cm, the SL2 says 25.5cm is a 7.5 UK.

@ianlowe4126 2 ай бұрын

Go half size up

@thespecialone7632 2 ай бұрын

great shoe

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

yeah it rocks

@akwk2712 2 ай бұрын

Sport Shoes have these for £98.99

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

Boom

@MarcJenner 2 ай бұрын

Adidas sadly still not producing it in large sizes...

@foolishcoyote. Ай бұрын

I have wide feet... these look narrow.

@timothycole881 29 күн бұрын

@@foolishcoyote. i believe i am a normal width foot. got a half size up due to reviews and its still too narrow for me. after 50km unfortunately I'm going to sell them as they make my feet number after 4km almost every run

@GaryHowland26 2 ай бұрын

Sold out already on start fitness...gutted

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

My bad

@edwardwilliammorris1340 2 ай бұрын

The SL MK1 was so bad I couldn't run in them and I've got more shows than I have room for , honestly they where useless. These would need to be a completely different shoe to be a winner .

@FordyRuns 2 ай бұрын

It is

@edwardwilliammorris1340 Ай бұрын

I'll be getting a pair , thanks for the review 👍@@FordyRuns

@edwardwilliammorris1340 13 күн бұрын

You are absolutely right Chris , had my SL2'S a couple of weeks now , and it's got nothing in common with the first SL . Cushioning and grip are absolutely spot on . One of the best shoes I've got , and I've 2 six foot racks 🤣🤣. Happy running everyone 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️