Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Puma Velocity Nitro 4

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

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$100$158$145$118$105

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive ride
Excellent outsole grip
Lightweight and agile
Limited stability
Not for wide feet

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight224 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with a lively ride, excellent grip, and secure fit for neutral runners.

Where to Buy