Best Daily Trainer of 2024? | Adidas Adizero SL2 Running Shoe Review

[@henriquereis1450]

Nice video! Do you think it is good for a half marathon?

[@jw_25]

I'm not a good runner and I like the SL2 much better than the Boston 12. The latter is very stiff (because of the rods) and I could not really get the full benefit unless I'm really pushing the peace hard. Whereas the SL2 suits me better at a variety of paces.

[@joshuaxruns]

That’s my favorite part of the sl2 as well. Plates make shoes feel stiff if you are running at slower paces which is never fun. I’m considering the Boston 12 so thank you for that insight.

[@abirdie4me]

@@joshuaxruns I have both and love both. Different, but both good in their own ways. Boston is slightly wide for me, but not a deal breaker. SL2 at under $100 with Addidas discount is bargin of the year!

[@giffarmasabih8108]

Is it still good for super easy-easy run?

[@jw_25]

@@giffarmasabih8108 for me, absolutely.

[@toi3213]

Boston 12 already feels tight for me. I got left forefoot pain running over 5k with it. But with my novablast 4 my foot feels fresh even after 15k.

[@joshuaxruns]

The Novablast is a great shoe!

[@theghostofpcs2391]

It's a good looking shoe, but the Boston 12 completely soured me on the Lightstrike + Lightstrike Pro combination... So much so, that it almost put me off Adidas shoes altogether. But after trying the Adios Pro 3, Takumi Sen 10 and Prime x 2 strung, Lightstrike Pro has become my favourite foam!

[@joshuaxruns]

That’s how I felt about the Boston 10 😂 really made me hesitant to run in anything adidas for a long time.

[@manhunni]

bought it cause everyone hyped it and loved it.. so i gave em a shot. first bought my regular size, but it was kinda tight. bought half size up, was way better. ran 10 miles and my toe next to my pinkie hurt on the middle joint .... well was at the end kinda painful, so i tryed it another days later maybe the upper needed to fit and streched a little. Second run same 10 miles... my complete white shoe was full of blood caused by my toe ... lol well... that was nasty to clean.... i heated it up and streched it with force... now its ok its a "good" shoe if you fit in perfect. but i need kinda little more cushion. love the novablast 4. maybe it gets better after another 20-30 miles

[@joshuaxruns]

That does not sound fun. I agree it’s a great shoe if it fits you well, but I would have retired it already if I had the same thing happen to me. Hope the foot heals quickly!

[@karls8989]

You need to try the boston 12 then if you like this shoe adidas has come so far since those 2 shoes

[@joshuaxruns]

I am definitely going to revisit the Boston after the sl2. Thanks for confirming that it’s a lot better. Excited to try out the 12!

[@karls8989]

@@joshuaxruns lighting strike pro might be the best most durable foam out there so yea. same with the prime x strung 2 and the adios pro 3. adidas might have the best lineup out there

[@philipniddrie]

I have wide feet and it’s so tight around my midfoot. I haven’t taken it for a run but it’s hard to see how it will break in enough to be comfortable. Really want to love it but might have to return and see if they drop wides.

[@joshuaxruns]

Yea the one downside is the snug fit. Can make the shoe unenjoyable for anyone who it doesn’t fit well.

[@AndrewCho730]

It’s a great looking shoe! Need to run more so i have an excuse to get a pair of another daily trainer

[@joshuaxruns]

it will guarantee a sub 3 😂 That’s the excuse I always use.

[@gdep16]

Can it be used everyday walking as well?

[@joshuaxruns]

Depends on what you are looking for I. A walking shoe. I think this shoe softens up at moderate paces but isn’t bad with walking either. But it is a slightly firmer midsole for walking. Hope that helps!

[@sibopan385]

Please try Boston 12 (buy the Black Yellow Paris Olympics Colorway)

[@joshuaxruns]

The Boston 12 is on my list of shoes to get next.

[@sibopan385]

@@joshuaxruns niceee...the black yellow paris colorway very gorgeous. Excited for your video

[@Aron-t6m]

I had to order a size larger. The nails on my big toe hurt given my normal size.

[@joshuaxruns]

The narrowness/snug upper can definitely make it fit tight.

[@sschwen8050]

I cut mine and they fit better 😂

[@DaRevrin]

​@sschwen8050 can you elaborate?

[@sschwen8050]

@@DaRevrinIt was a joke but also true. I cut my toenails and then the shoes fit better.

[@LukaMagic-hg3dk]

Can these shoes handle a 32km LSD run, and how do your feet or legs feel after running beyond 30km?"

[@joshuaxruns]

I’ve only taken the shoe to 19km so far, so I can’t really speak to your question. I believe the shoe could hold up well for 32km, but if you are worried about tired legs then I would choose something else for those longer runs.

[@filoIII]

Can you compare it to the Triumph 20/21? ty

[@joshuaxruns]

I would love to, but I have never run in the triumph before.

[@LuisRamos-qw1gj]

"Lightstrike feels soft"...hard to believe!

[@joshuaxruns]

I’m still not sure if I believe it 😂

[@edenjedenasangma1421]

Sir between adezero SL2 and Adezero Adios 8 which one feels faster?

[@joshuaxruns]

I’ve only run in the Adios 6 but that shoe was a little faster than the SL2.

[@edenjedenasangma1421]

@@joshuaxruns thank you sir...lots of love from Meghalaya Northeast #India❤️

[@achdiyatmargana7831]

Which one better...boston 12 or sl2?

[@joshuaxruns]

Never ran in the Boston 12 so I can’t compare

[@filoIII]

I had the Energy Boost 2. Meh. Sold it after a while. Got the UB 19--Sold it after one run. UB21 was supposed to be so much better----sold it after one run. MAYBE this will be an adidas I'll buy, but I had sworn off adidas.

[@joshuaxruns]

I pretty much had sworn off adidas as well. Every shoe I had run in was meh as well. This is the first time I’ve actually enjoyed an adidas shoe.

[@NebyFR]

Is there a big difference between the Sl1 and Sl2?

[@joshuaxruns]

Never ran in the SL1 so I can’t compare. But the SL2 is a great shoe. I just recommend potentially going up 1/2 size.

[@filoIII]

@@joshuaxruns Is it snug on the toes length, or 1/2 size up help make it wider in the toebox?

[@joshuaxruns]

@@filoIII not sure if half size up would help with the width. But the shoe does fit tight at TTS. I didn’t have any issues with sizing, but it is a tighter fit overall.

[@vegasteam7785]

Didn’t fit true to size. Had to go up 1/2.

[@joshuaxruns]

That’s a bummer. It’s definitely snug enough that some people may have issues with the forefoot and need to size up.

[@laboverflow]

Yep, even on the adidas site they say go a half size up😊

[@filoIII]

Is it snug on the toes length, or 1/2 size up help make it wider in the toebox?

[@DaRevrin]

​@filoIII I'm wondering the same, the length is okay. Toe box Is a little tight, but curious if going up in size means wider shoe or just longer.

[@vegasteam7785]

@@filoIII it’s both reasons. So 1/2 up should solve the fit all around. It did for me and I’m a true 11.5 on every running shoe addidas except the SL2 where im 12 and the fit is perfect.

[@nicolaasvandenbroek3782]

Thought Bosten was amazing, but now will segregate Bosten to tempo and SL2 to long runs and random fun runs.

[@joshuaxruns]

Great shoe combo! I definitely need to try the Boston again.

[@alvaromontes2713]

Good show but the New Suoerblast 2 will be better

[@jamesmerry3769]

I would so, considering it will be at least twice the price!!

[@joshuaxruns]

True, but they aren’t even in the same category.

[@billserry58]

Good review Josh. I bought my first pair of Adidas footwear back in 1972 when I ran track in high school. I would strongly suggest you stop mispronouncing the brand name and refer to it properly as "uh DEE duhs" with the emphasis on the second syllable instead of the first. You sound ridiculous . . .

[@joshuaxruns]

Thanks.

[@rapssss]

Nothing spectacular in this shoe and this is fine. However I'd rather buy something like puma deviate nitro 2 on a discount than this one - similar price and you will get better performance on faster paces and on gravel. And also they are not so breathable.

[@joshuaxruns]

Agreed. For me, almost all daily trainers are not spectacular. They are all vanilla shoes that just get the miles in. I agree the DN2 would be a better shoe on discount, but that’s not an apples to apples comparison.

[@rapssss]

@@joshuaxruns DN2 should be on the discount for as long as their supply last because DN3 got released. This was the only reason I've mentioned the discount :). I agree that they cannot be compared 1:1 as Pumas are in the price point of Boston's 12.

[@henriquereis1450]

Nice video! Do you think it is good for a half marathon?

[@joshuaxruns]

Maybe. It’s not the first shoe I would pick for a half. But it depends on what your goals are for the half and what kind of shoe you like for race day.