Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5

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.

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Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$220$202$165$147

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Lightweight and lively
Great for tempo work
Breathable upper
Limited stability
Not ideal for heavy runners
Average outsole durability

Specs

Best for4:00-5:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight230 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, bouncy daily trainer excelling at speed and versatility with minimal support.

Where to Buy