Kiprun KS900 2 vs adidas Adizero Evo SL

The adidas Adizero Evo SL and Kiprun KS900 2 are often lumped together as "great value" trainers, and they both back that up in their own way, but they end up serving very different jobs. The adidas is the lighter, more energetic option, with a livelier midsole that makes it feel more efficient across a wider range of paces, from steady mileage to pickups and light workouts. That same punchier character can also make it feel a bit overkill for truly easy, relaxed runs where you just want the shoe to disappear under you. The Kiprun is the more straightforward daily trainer: it isn't as bouncy or as exciting, but its higher stack and unplated build deliver a more consistent, reliable ride that works well when you want simple, no-drama mileage.