Adidas Finally Retooled the Beloved Adizero Evo SL as a Trail-Ready Workhorse

The affordable, fan-favorite trainer put a top-end foam on the feet of countless road runners. Can it do the same for trail chasers?

Close-up of the heel and side of a beige and orange Adidas Adizero Evo SL ATR sneaker with textured fabric and thick sole.

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By Jack Seemer

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It’d be fair to say that the Adizero Evo SL ran away with it this year.

Nimble, versatile, lightweight, handsome and surprisingly affordable, the shoe put Adidas’s high-end Lightstrike Pro foam on the feet of countless road runners since its launch in late 2024.

Can it do the same for trail chasers?

Pair of beige and olive Adidas Adizero Evo SL ATR running shoes with black stripes and orange heel tabs. — The Adizero Evo SL ATR is the all-terrain version of Adidas’s fan-favorite trainer that took over the roads in 2025.

When the trail’s gone cold

Already available overseas, the upcoming Adizero Evo SL ATR is an all-terrain version of the fan-favorite trainer, complete with a number of subtle updates that make it suitable for light trails and wet winter roads.

Starting from the bottom, Adidas covered more of the outsole with durable Continental rubber, not to mention 1.5mm lugs for added traction on dirt and gravel without limiting the shoe’s prowess off them.

The outsole features 1.5mm lugs and extra Continental rubber than what what was added to the original Adizero Evo SL.

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The Adizero Evo SL ATR also features a wraparound mudguard, reinforced toebox and new upper crafted from an abrasion-resistant ripstop material.

Close-up of beige and taupe water-repellent sneaker toe with textured sole and fabric upper. — The wraparound mudguard adds protection against dirt, grime and water.

Close-up of the front part of a beige and dark brown Adidas sneaker with woven fabric and braided laces. — The toebox features a TPU overlay to buffer against rocks and branches.

While there’s no mention of Gore-Tex or any water-resistant lining on the product page, Adidas did add sawtooth laces that promise a more secure fit mid-stride, especially long into a run.

Pair of beige and olive green Adidas running shoes with black stripes and orange pull tabs. — New sawtooth laces promise a secure fit mid-stride.

Thankfully, one thing that didn’t change: the same lightweight, highly responsive foam midsole that made the original Adizero Evo SL the shoe to beat on the roads.

Close-up of beige and dark brown Adidas running shoe with "Lightstrike Pro" text on the midsole. — Don’t worry: the shoe features the same Lightstrike Pro foam that made the original Adizero Evo SL an instant classic.

Availability and pricing

At the time of writing, the Adizero Evo SL ATR is only available in China, where it costs 1,199 Chinese Yuan — the same as the road-only version.

It’s expected to release stateside in the coming weeks with a price tag set around $150.

Beige and olive green Adidas Adizero Evo SL running shoe with black stripes and orange pull tab.

Adidas Adizero Evo SL ATR

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About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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