Adidas revives the Evo SL with an unexpected twist that turns it into a four-season trainer

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Adidas has expanded its record-chasing Adizero family with a new all-terrain twist: the Adizero Evo SL ATR.

The brand describes it as an evolution of the famously lightweight Evo SL, now engineered to stay fast and stable when the forecast turns grim.

The philosophy behind the ATR edition is disarmingly simple. As the brand puts it, runners shouldn’t feel like their favourite trainer becomes unusable just because the weather deteriorates.

Global Category Director Simon Lockett says the goal was to create a version that “meets the demands of mixed terrain and all seasons.”

A shift in the surface story

The biggest functional change arrives underfoot. The Evo SL ATR features a Continental rubber outsole with 1.5mm lugs, providing runners with reliable bite on damp pavements, park paths, and light off-road detours.

It’s traction designed for the daily unknowns, the slush, the drizzle, the leaf-slick pavements, without veering into hardcore trail-shoe territory.

To protect against the worst of winter, the shoe features a woven ripstop mesh upper with built-in water repellency, plus shield tabs, reflective accents, and tactile mudguard textures for extra durability and visibility.

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Cushioning comes from a full-length Lightstrike Pro midsole for a smooth, dynamic feel that mirrors the nicely propulsive ride of the road-focused Evo SL.

The result is a versatile hybrid: a fast, lightweight daily trainer that doesn’t need to be shelved until spring.

For runners chasing consistency through the cold months, that alone might be the biggest upgrade of all.

The Adizero Evo SL ATR will be available globally from 4 December, priced at €160 / $160 / £140 (~AU$244) via adidas UK and the adidas app.

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Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.

His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.

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