adidas is giving the Adizero Evo SL a more technical look with the new Adizero Evo SL Zip, a zip-covered variation inspired by the brand’s track and field spikes from the early 2000s.
Rather than changing the shape that made the original popular, adidas rebuilt the midfoot. A fitted shroud stretches across the upper, while a tongue-length zipper conceals the standard lacing system underneath. The hidden laces and gusseted tongue are designed to improve lockdown, but the setup also gives the shoe a sharper, race-day appearance.

The debut colorway keeps things straightforward in white and black. Oversized Three Stripes sweep across the lightweight upper, with small perforations worked into the midfoot for added ventilation. Subtle Adizero Evo SL branding appears near the heel, while the exposed zipper hardware becomes the main difference between this version and the standard model.
Underfoot, the Adizero Evo SL Zip uses a full-length Lightstrike Pro midsole. It is the same cushioning family adidas uses across its faster Adizero racing models, including the record-setting Adios Pro Evo 3. Here, it is packaged in a shoe built for quick training, daily miles and casual wear rather than an all-out marathon setup.
The Zip carries a 38mm heel and 32mm forefoot stack, resulting in a 6mm drop. adidas lists the men’s version at 230 grams and the women’s pair at 195 grams. Those numbers put it close to the Adizero Evo SL Exo, though the zipped shroud gives this edition a noticeably different fit and identity.
The adidas Adizero Evo SL Zip releases July 6 as part of the brand’s Fall/Winter 2026 lineup. Retail pricing is set at $150, with pairs available through adidas.com and select adidas retailers.
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Color: White/Black
Style Code: KI4796
Release Date: July 6, 2026
Price: $150




















































































































































































