Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Brooks Launch 11

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$180$165$135$120

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Excellent energy return
Lightweight build
Durable outsole
Unstable at slow paces
Upper lacks lockdown
Tongue and laces issues

Specs

Best for4:15–5:45 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight230 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, energetic daily trainer best for fast-paced runs but limited by upper support.

Where to Buy

Brooks Launch 11
BrooksLaunch 11

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$90$151$139$114$101

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive midsole
Lightweight for daily use
Durable outsole
Snug heel and toebox
Firm for easy runs

Specs

Best for4:30–6:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight235 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A lightweight, energetic daily trainer excelling at tempo runs but less suited for easy miles.

Where to Buy