Name: Adidas SL20
Brand: adidas
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Rating: 3.4 (107 reviews)

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Seth James DeMoor

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Hi guys, as usually my wishlist is endless but money is not, therefore I need your help to buy what's best for me and not necessarily what the trends are!

Personal info:

* 34yo, 82kg
* a few years consistently running anywhere between 45-50km/week (winter, rainy periods) and 80 and sometimes even 100km/week when sunny and feeling great
* training to go below 1:30 in HM (currently I manage 1:40 without going all-out in race mode) and later for my first marathon; I am mostly forced to train on roads but also like to race on the trails (before Covid).
* no particular pronation issues known
* current road shoes rotation (as you may notice I like low drops, and use daily 0 drop casual shoes): 
   * Saucony SHIFT for easy runs and long runs (4:50-5:20 min/km, depending on length and physical form of the day) - love these!
   * Hoka Rincon for interval training (down to 3:30 min/km, sprints or shorter repeats down to 3:00) or for faster mid-distance runs at a medium effort and steady pace (anywhere between 4:30 and 4:50 min/km) - love these too (on the 3rd pair!), but when running intervals I somehow feel hindered by them, like I'm not going at my full potential.
   * Hoka Carbon X for mid-distance runs at a faster pace and higher effort (anywhere between 3:500 to 4:30, depending on length), or "race simulations" - the best shoe I have ever used in many years of running!

Current candidates:

* a lighter shoe for easy days, or slightly faster easy days, to "limit" the Shift to longer training runs (HM+): Mach 4?
* a better shoe for intervals (that may or may not be useful also for mid distance/mid effort runs as described above regarding the Rincon): NB Rebel? Endorphin Speed? (although higher drops...) or maybe Hoka Rocket X?

Is my reasoning about my road rotation correct and should I invest in these two categories, or is there the risk of a duplication/excessive overlapping uses?

If the above is correct, any other candidate good for me in these two categories? Please no Nike, we're definitely not much compatible :)

Thank you guys, keep on running safely!

<div class="md"><p>Hi guys, as usually my wishlist is endless but money is not, therefore I need your help to buy what&#39;s best for me and not necessarily what the trends are!</p>

<p>Personal info:</p>

<ul>
<li>34yo, 82kg</li>
<li>a few years consistently running anywhere between 45-50km/week (winter, rainy periods) and 80 and sometimes even 100km/week when sunny and feeling great</li>
<li>training to go below 1:30 in HM (currently I manage 1:40 without going all-out in race mode) and later for my first marathon; I am mostly forced to train on roads but also like to race on the trails (before Covid).</li>
<li>no particular pronation issues known</li>
<li>current road shoes rotation (as you may notice I like low drops, and use daily 0 drop casual shoes): 

<ul>
<li>Saucony SHIFT for easy runs and long runs (4:50-5:20 min/km, depending on length and physical form of the day) - love these!</li>
<li>Hoka Rincon for interval training (down to 3:30 min/km, sprints or shorter repeats down to 3:00) or for faster mid-distance runs at a medium effort and steady pace (anywhere between 4:30 and 4:50 min/km) - love these too (on the 3rd pair!), but when running intervals I somehow feel hindered by them, like I&#39;m not going at my full potential.</li>
<li>Hoka Carbon X for mid-distance runs at a faster pace and higher effort (anywhere between 3:500 to 4:30, depending on length), or &quot;race simulations&quot; - the best shoe I have ever used in many years of running!</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

<p>Current candidates:</p>

<ul>
<li>a lighter shoe for easy days, or slightly faster easy days, to &quot;limit&quot; the Shift to longer training runs (HM+): Mach 4?</li>
<li>a better shoe for intervals (that may or may not be useful also for mid distance/mid effort runs as described above regarding the Rincon): NB Rebel? Endorphin Speed? (although higher drops...) or maybe Hoka Rocket X?</li>
</ul>

<p>Is my reasoning about my road rotation correct and should I invest in these two categories, or is there the risk of a duplication/excessive overlapping uses?</p>

<p>If the above is correct, any other candidate good for me in these two categories? Please no Nike, we&#39;re definitely not much compatible :)</p>

<p>Thank you guys, keep on running safely!</p>
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Help me buy my next shoes!

I've always just switched between my daily trainers (Pegs, Novablast, React Infinity), but I'm starting to build up my pace so thinking of getting a slightly quicker training shoe. Under £100/$130 ideally. Something good for the track and roads. Any suggestions?

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;ve always just switched between my daily trainers (Pegs, Novablast, React Infinity), but I&#39;m starting to build up my pace so thinking of getting a slightly quicker training shoe. Under £100/$130 ideally. Something good for the track and roads. Any suggestions?</p>

<p>EDIT: Any love for Reebok Floatride Run Fast? I remember a lot of hype around one of the models a few years ago, but completely forgot they existed.</p>
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Affordable shoe for tempo/speed work?

 The downside is that it’s a heavy material, and in today’s foam wars, there are lighter options that deliver similar properties. So we see less Boost now. For shoes like the SL20, that means a return to EVA.      

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Adidas calls the SL20’s midsole “Lightstrike,” but simply put, it’s compression-molded EVA. The benefit is that you get dependable lightweight cushioning and excellent durability, though it doesn’t have the same snap on toe-off that you get with a thin layer of Boost, like in the Boston or Adios.  This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site

The Adidas SL20 Delivers Speed on a Budget

I have a pair of Adidas SL20. Comfy, lightweight and have Continental grip on the front part of the sole

My literal biggest fear is slipping or falling over, and this has stopped me from going out for runs in the rain as I am constantly on edge about how slippy the ground is beneath me. I run pretty much exclusively on concrete/pavements as I’m in the middle of a big city, and since I’m in the UK it also rains all the time. 
Can you recommend any trainers that have good grip, or any tips for staying upright when it’s slippery outside? Most of the articles I’ve looked at have said “get breathe-able shoes that fit well so you don’t get blisters” but not many of them mention grip.

<div class="md"><p>My literal biggest fear is slipping or falling over, and this has stopped me from going out for runs in the rain as I am constantly on edge about how slippy the ground is beneath me. I run pretty much exclusively on concrete/pavements as I’m in the middle of a big city, and since I’m in the UK it also rains all the time. 
Can you recommend any trainers that have good grip, or any tips for staying upright when it’s slippery outside? Most of the articles I’ve looked at have said “get breathe-able shoes that fit well so you don’t get blisters” but not many of them mention grip.</p>
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Best trainers for running in the rain? (UK based)

The weight of the shoe varies depending on the option chosen. The standard version weighs around 8.5 ounces whereas the premium version weighs 9.2 ounces

 Other materials are produced using synthetic processes. Synthetic fibers allow Adidas to create lightweight fabrics that are durable and comfortable. Wearing Adidas shoes gives you several benefits. First they fit comfortably and securely

5 ounces whereas the premium version weighs 9.2 ounces. Both versions weigh slightly heavier than the previous generation of the shoe.

Adidas Sl20 • Deals, Reviews & Trending Products | SERP Shop

Seems that a lot of the post here are always singing praise for 'X' shoe, but 'X' shoe is always the same freaking shoes. While these shoes are obviously great for a reason, more posts have started popping up where users really aren't enjoying that shoe or are new to running, which I'd assume with just getting into running and not having the best form, etc. can lead to issues with some of the highly praised shoes.  

So what are some \*shoes that never get the praise they deserve? Not just for newbies to running, but just shoes that are freaking fun to run in? 

\*Not the Speeds, Invincible, Rebel v2, Novablast v2 we see and hear enough about those shoes.

<div class="md"><p>Seems that a lot of the post here are always singing praise for &#39;X&#39; shoe, but &#39;X&#39; shoe is always the same freaking shoes. While these shoes are obviously great for a reason, more posts have started popping up where users really aren&#39;t enjoying that shoe or are new to running, which I&#39;d assume with just getting into running and not having the best form, etc. can lead to issues with some of the highly praised shoes.  </p>

<p>So what are some *shoes that never get the praise they deserve? Not just for newbies to running, but just shoes that are freaking fun to run in? </p>

<p>*Not the Speeds, Invincible, Rebel v2, Novablast v2 we see and hear enough about those shoes.</p>
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Underrated shoes

 Like anyone who’s had a few too many drinks during a night out, these babies like to settle. I found the SL20 to be best suited at 6:50-7:45. When I tried a fast finish two weeks ago on a long run, it got stuck a bit below 6:00 pace. The transition time became much more forced

All that is to say, the SL20 is reppin’ a fresh look, a good wrap of the foot and a fit true to size.

Moving onto the midsole. I debated whether to put the Lightstrike foam in the good or the stinking bad. It’s going to land here for now. After two long runs and a good amount of weekly mileage, it woke up a bit

JEREMY: There’s a lot to like about this shoe. The fit is perfect for keeping your foot snug and secure with everything in place. Like Dave said, the Continental rubber outsole had zero issues gripping and keeping traction on the rainiest days.

Adidas SL20 Performance Review » Believe in the Run

Just came today - Adidas SL20.2

 I say it's quite a tight fit and not not on apart from that little bit of rubbing not uncomfortable in the early miles. I found these these sort of fine, but I would definitely be moving up half size, [, Music, ]. So two words come to mind. After doing quite a few different runs in this our kind of firm and fast, this is a far shoe

 Just on the forefoot, so you've got a breathable mesh upper, but this upper. Actually it's more it's more close and dense than some other mesh uppers. It doesn't flex like you might find with a Nike Flyknit and that actually sort of brings a bit of. I guess a bit of added extra security to the shoe and a bit more of a sort of snug lock down fit in terms of the tongues there's very, very little padding in the tongue, and when I say very little I mean none

 I am the fat footed one from the run test, as I've got big broad, wide kind of high feet, the tend to need a sort of shoes to a little bit wider. I'Ve always had it with a tee shoes. They they tend to come out mara or me, but with the SL 20s. I found that to be quite a particular kind of problem, particularly here across the top of the foot over the lacing sort of sat down quite tight

 It doesn't flex like you might find with a Nike Flyknit and that actually sort of brings a bit of. I guess a bit of added extra security to the shoe and a bit more of a sort of snug lock down fit in terms of the tongues there's very, very little padding in the tongue, and when I say very little I mean none. This is a really really thin tongue around the the heel collar. There is some adding here on the left and on the right and actually a little bit into them into the back of the heel collar here, but not a huge amount he's actually a quite thin compared to some other training shoes that you might find now

Adidas SL20 review: Multi-tester look at the first shoe to feature Lightstrike foam

I need some new shoes, just clocked 300mi in the Adidas Ultraboost 19s, but my budget is pretty low (£80 max really).  Heard mixed reviews about the Nike Pegasus 37s but great reviews about the 36s. I've never worn 36s before but can't seem to find anywhere that sells them.

So, my question is, are the 37s gonna rape my feet or will they be okay (for 5-15mile runs including some, but not all, speedwork). If there are any other relatively cheap suggestions please let me know! (and maybe a hint whether to order a half size up/down etc.)

<div class="md"><p>I need some new shoes, just clocked 300mi in the Adidas Ultraboost 19s, but my budget is pretty low (£80 max really).  Heard mixed reviews about the Nike Pegasus 37s but great reviews about the 36s. I&#39;ve never worn 36s before but can&#39;t seem to find anywhere that sells them.</p>

<p>So, my question is, are the 37s gonna rape my feet or will they be okay (for 5-15mile runs including some, but not all, speedwork). If there are any other relatively cheap suggestions please let me know! (and maybe a hint whether to order a half size up/down etc.)</p>
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