adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Nike Vomero 18

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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adidas Adizero Evo SL
Nike Vomero 18

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Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Evo SL

Nike Vomero 18

The adidas Adizero Evo SL and Nike Vomero 18 sit in very different lanes despite both being daily trainers. The adidas is lighter and more performance-leaning, with a plastic shank and a more energetic foam that make it feel better suited to uptempo efforts and steady runs with surges where responsiveness matters. The Nike sits higher but still feels more stable and grounded, delivering a cushioned, consistent, and reliable ride that's easier to settle into at relaxed paces. If you want a shoe to cruise through daily mileage with predictability and comfort, the Nike makes more sense. Still, if your training regularly includes faster segments and you want a lighter, snappier feel, the adidas is the more engaging option.

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Variants

  • Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.7
6.2

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.4
5.0

Weight  

7.5
4.5

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
3.6

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
42.7 mm

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
None

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.5
4.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

220.0 g (7.76 oz)
297.5 g (10.49 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Stack Height Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
42.7 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.2 mm
32.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.7 mm
10.3 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Nike Vomero 18 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

84 mm (3.3")
96 mm (3.8")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
72 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
116 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.27
2.25

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.77
3.58

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Internal
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Nike Vomero 18 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.8")
278 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

7.6
9.2

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Width Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.085")
0.8 mm (0.031")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-6.4 mm (-0.253")
-3.2 mm (-0.124")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.5
7.7

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Height Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.1 mm (-0.081")
-2.7 mm (-0.108")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.5
8.2

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Arch Fit Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.6 mm (-0.103")
-3.1 mm (-0.121")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Toe Clearance Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.3

Heel Rocker Photo  

Nike Vomero 18 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

31 mm (1.2")

Heel Apex Position 
 

26.8%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

21.2°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

45 mm (1.8")

Toe Apex Position 
 

59.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

20.6°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Other Features Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.1
3.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Energy Return
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

81.4%
70.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
5.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.3%
71.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.0
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.46 J
3.38 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.03 J
9.50 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.07 J
17.15 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.1
7.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.16 J
4.43 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.87 J
7.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.68 J
11.95 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
4.9

Heel Firmness  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Firmness
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

47.8 N/mm
51.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

98.2 N/mm
107.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

234.4 N/mm
186.1 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.0
7.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Firmness
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

96.4 N/mm
104.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

209.8 N/mm
202.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

459.6 N/mm
402.7 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
7.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.31 J
7.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.17 J
7.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.07 J
7.31 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.99 J
7.25 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

4.3

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

34 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

5.9

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

59.9%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.4

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

13.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

294 N

adidas Adizero Evo SL

Nike Vomero 18

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