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Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Evo SL
On Cloudboom Zone
The On Cloudboom Zone and the adidas Adizero Evo SL are both unplated uptempo trainers designed to give runners a lightweight option for faster workouts, but they approach that goal differently. The Cloudboom Zone uses a PEBA-based foam, delivering a direct, grounded feel with some snap through the forefoot, though the midfoot can feel a bit flat and the overall ride less energetic than the adidas. The Evo SL, on the other hand, relies on full-length Lightstrike Pro and feels noticeably bouncier, livelier, and more fun to run in. Both are best suited for intervals, tempos, and track sessions rather than long easy runs, but the On offers a more structured and much more stable ride, whereas the adidas provides more energy return and protection.
Variants
- Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Core Black/Cloud White/Core Black - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Core Black/Iron Metallic/Core Black - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Lucid Blue/Silver Metallic/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Lucid Lemon/Core Black/Matte Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Orbit Grey/Zero Metallic/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Silver Metallic/Iron Metallic/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Wonder White/Cyber Metallic/Warm Vanilla - (Women - US 7))
- Cloudboom Zone (White/Flame - (Men - US 9))
- Cloudboom Zone (White/Flame - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
Forefoot Energy Return
Full Comparison
Weight
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
Forefoot Stack Height
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
Outsole Arch Width
Outsole Forefoot Width
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
Internal Heel Width
Internal Forefoot Width
Wide Sizing Available
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Plate
Heel Energy Return
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Cushioning
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
Forefoot Cushioning
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
adidas Adizero Evo SL
On Cloudboom Zone
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