adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Adizero Pacer

The adidas Adizero Evo SL and adidas Adizero Pacer share a very similar look and geometry, but their actual capabilities are very different. The Evo SL uses TPEE-based Lightstrike Pro foam, giving it a lighter, much more energetic, and cushioned ride that works well for both daily training and genuine uptempo efforts, making it the better value for most runners. Meanwhile, the Pacer is a less expensive and much less capable version of the Evo SL. Its very firm EVA-based Lightstrike midsole makes it more stable, but it provides far less impact protection, bounce, or responsiveness.