ADIDAS SL2 - FIRST RUN (Nearly The Best DAILY TRAINER Of 2024!!)

ADIDAS SL2 - FIRST RUN (Nearly The Best DAILY TRAINER Of 2024!!) - welcome back to another video and today I am sharing with you my first run thoughts on the adidas SL2. I want to start by saying what a shoe this is, absolutely brilliant... it was beyond what I expected, however, as with all Adidas shoes, theres always something that doesnt quite work for me....

DISCLAIMER: I PURCHASED THIS SHOE WITH MY OWN MONEY

How are you getting on with your ADIDAS SL2?

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00:00 - Intro
01:11 - How I Tested Them
01:54 - Technical Overview
05:46 - First Impressions

[EDDBUD]

Once you grind the outsole a bit it’s a banger. Switch out those laces. The uk 11 is spot on true to size. Also rip out the insoles and put some others in. Makes a big difference.

[Pietrotherunningfarmer]

Hi Andy! I'd say absolutely the best daily trainer! I've never been an Adidas fan but I literally fell in love with this shoe, it's pure fun to run in this one as it has a very wide range of use.

[not_oscar]

Adidas have got the colourways of their shoes on point this year 😍

[tkwasik]

Try streaching - either buy cheap streatcher or use cobbler service, dont have this one yet but from look of it upper is a bit plastic and it should streach up in toe box volume ... worth a shot - myself done streaching many times and it works 💪

[SagasuRunning]

Interesting, here in Taipei it is often wet. Constant wet in sub-tropical climates means moss and green slim on heavily shaded areas. I've had zero issues with grip with this shoe on wet or the green slime. I'm actually finding the AdiWear outsole a bit too grippy at time as I literally hear (and feel) it tearing into the road, wet or dry.

On toebox volume, it's also odd. I am always careful about toenail trauma and fit on the toebox (the Alphafly 2 did a number on my big toenails years ago) and this one has given me no issues. The Peg41 I understand as I do get that Peg feel ontop of the big toe, but in the SL2, nothing. The thing with the upper is it won't stretch much at all. However, I am finding the midsole conforms to your foot rather fast and that may give you the room you need. So maybe a few more runs with some plasters (bandaids) to protect your toe and see where it goes.

[pauldelaney]

I had the same issue I thought it was the wrong size but it was just my big toe touching the top. Haven’t done many miles yet but I didn’t notice it too much when I got going. Apart from that it’s a great shoe at a good price. Adidas midsoles are spot on

[TimGrose]

Re sizing, you have got the right size (at least numerically) as don't forget adidas UK sizes are 0.5 more than say Nike or Saucony or Brooks but they are all US 14 or 32 cm shoes. I just slipped my same UK 13.5 ones back on to remind me and even without socks they do seem to be just a fraction shorter than the norm for us. As I recall your feet are about 3mm longer than me and wider too and so, according to the size chart, you are right on the cusp of a UK 13.5 and a UK 14 so a shoe like this (or the Adios Pro 3) would only need to be a fraction short to feel it is the wrong size. That sounds like it is the case here. I've not seen this for sale in anything bigger than a UK 13.5 however although oddly adidas UK list every 0.5 size up to about a 18 as greyed out. I didn't find the toebox excessively low in this one unlike the original SL which did feel like it was crushing my toes although did get a little better after the first run. Also is your midfoot secure as in those shots where you were demonstrating the outsole grip on wet roads you looked to be deliberately sliding forwards which is then bound to feel your toes are being crushed. I also tend to find in new shoes that the toes will "sit down" just a fraction after a few runs when they leave a slight depression in the insole. I wouldn't replace the insoles in these especially if you think the upper is too shallow. They are glued down and seem to be very thin and I suspect anything you try to slip in will make that worse and just lift you up. Other "tricks" I use are cutting and filing down my toes (especially my big ones) and wearing thin socks. Not sure if you can return adidas shoes after obviously (well if it is) wearing them - I thought not. So suggest either try and return them or make sure the midsole is secure and possibly try my "tricks". Otherwise seems daft to wear a shoe for some of your key training that does not fit you properly however much it feels like it would be good.

[lordedmundo]

Thanks for the review. I purchased a pair in the same colourway and completed first 10km run last night. In terms of sizing - they feel true to size to me. I would say they maybe run 1-2mm short, as I have a touch under the full thumb width at the front - which is what I usually have in my UK8. Compared to the Boston 12 (which I did not like at all!), they are less wide and shorter in the toebox. I see where you are coming from with the low volume toebox (my left big toe does stick up slightly, so it can be an issue!) - although it didn't affect me on the run. The minor faults I have are tongue slippage - which would be easily resolved if it was gusseted, and some outward flexing of the upper on the sides of the ankle collar. A runners knot could resolve - but probably not. On the whole - a great shoe for the money.

[mikeblackledge]

I agree with the grip on damp road/path surfaces, but it's not too bad. I did get a couple of blisters, but nothing major. The feel just walking is good, but running it is awesome, a good addition to a shoe rotation.

[Decisionsu]

Nice reviews, providing the bad along with the good. The bad is more important to the majority of people, so please keep providing both and thank you for your honest opinion. Much appreciated.

[derekwhughes]

Thanks for an honest review. Like you, I am a UK size 13 in everything else other than ADIDAS and PUMA. Height = 6'4" and weight = 95kgs, so not quite as tall as you and a bit heavier, but similar build. Think I will pass on spending money on running shoes I would need to change so much if they are decent

[NielMarietjieVenter]

Hi Andy. I love to follow all your talks and advice. We are quite the same build. I am 6’6 and a bit and wear a uk 13 (13.5 in Takumi sen). It s always good to hear your comments. However, I am a bit stuck at not having all the sizes available to me in South Africa. (So if ever you want to resell some shoes to me that you are not using give me a buzz. 😂)
Keep up the good work. Niel

[Feanaro]

I'm fine with, and actually kind of enjoy swapping out laces, but cutting a hole in a brand new pair of shoes isn't worth it if you can return them for full price.

[FreakyDeakyDoDarDay]

Great review. Ive ordered some vaporfly laces for mine, im half tempted to rip the insoles out and put something better in, the holes really annoy me

[robin]

Good review. Interesting about the grip. Maybe there really is a quality difference between Continental and Adidas own in-house stuff.
With the sizing I have never really had an issue with Adidas. I just get my usual size 40 EU and it works... But these are small feet of course, might be different in boat sizes.

[LukaMagic-hgdk]

For those who pronates it does not have the stability component on this shoe as mentioned by other run bloggers in youtube. It's good for hill sprint and straight a way road and track.

[erikalkema]

Very happy with my SL2. Based on my expirience I've bought also a pair of Boston 12. But my overall favorite shoe is still Nike next%, but till now now follow-up...😢. That's also the reason I love SL2, same ride as Next%.

[Matt_Kraczon]

As a cyclist from the days before non-euro gear, I had to learn my European shoe size for my cycling shoes from Italy. That is what I use for Adidas rather than the USA size on the box. I have noticed that the EU size doesn’t always correspond with the same USA size so that lends some credence to the different sizing/last ideas. I also couldn’t help thinking that your training block needs match the ASICS Superblast to a T. Hearing that the SB2 is as good as the SB1, that might be a good option for you, if they make them in your canal barge size 😂

[RowOfMushyTiT]

Hmm, I have the same issue with the Terrex Agravic Speeds - they felt too small (I did go 1/2 size down), but it's actually just the pressure on the big toe from above.

[sahacking]

You're right about Adidas laces. They absolutely suck. I also replaced the laces in my Adidas Boston 12. Their laces are thin, uncomfortable, and they don't stretch at all. It's amazing that Adidas' shoe designers have to be told these things that they apparently can't figure out for themselves.