adidas Adizero Evo SL - Black

The forefoot rocker makes my runs feel effortless, and the ENERGYRODS offer a snappy, responsive ride that keeps me pushing harder. Sizing is true to length, though the padded collar took a couple wears to break in.

I was skeptical about the forefoot rocker, but it really smooths out my stride during tempo runs. The mesh upper is surprisingly breathable too, kept my feet cool even in humid weather.

The forefoot rocker makes every stride feel effortless, and the mesh upper keeps my feet cool on long runs. I'm really impressed with the Energyrods—they provide a snappy, responsive ride without being too stiff.