adidas Adizero Evo SL vs ASICS MEGABLAST

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adidas Adizero Evo SL
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Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Evo SL

ASICS MEGABLAST

The adidas Adizero Evo SL and ASICS MEGABLAST are both innovative trainers that blur traditional shoe categories, positioned as versatile, unplated shoes optimized for uptempo work. The Evo SL is lighter, narrower, and shaped with a more agile geometry, aided by a partial plastic shank that stiffens the midsole. Its foam composition feels a bit more energetic and snappy, making it appealing for runners who like a quicker, sharper response, though it comes across harsher at easier paces. The MEGABLAST leans more into cushioning and softness, offering a more forgiving ride with deeper protection. Where the Evo SL shines in speed and agility, the MEGABLAST prioritizes bounce and comfort, giving each a distinct personality for different training preferences.

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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))
  • 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))
  • MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • MEGABLAST (White/Piedmont Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • MEGABLAST (White/Piedmont Grey - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

7.7
7.9

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
44.6 mm

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
None

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.5
7.2

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Weight 
 

220.0 g (7.76 oz)
229.9 g (8.11 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
44.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.2 mm
35.9 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.7 mm
8.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
8.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Outsole Heel Width 
 

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

Outsole Arch Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
80 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
119 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.27
2.15

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.77
3.31
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.8")
282 mm (11.1")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
None
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
8.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

81.4%
82.9%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.4
8.3

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.3%
82.8%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.0
9.3

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.46 J
4.35 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.03 J
12.12 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.07 J
21.19 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.1
9.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.16 J
6.16 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.87 J
11.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.68 J
16.62 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
3.8

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

47.8 N/mm
41.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

98.2 N/mm
80.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

234.4 N/mm
190.4 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.0
6.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

96.4 N/mm
69.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

209.8 N/mm
141.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

459.6 N/mm
308.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
8.9

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.31 J
10.19 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.17 J
9.98 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.07 J
9.84 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.99 J
9.74 J
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adidas Adizero Evo SL

ASICS MEGABLAST

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