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adidas Adizero EVO SL vs Karhu Fusion 5.0

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for adidas Adizero EVO SL and Karhu Fusion 5.0
Specadidas Adizero EVO SLKarhu Fusion 5.0
Type Tempo / speed Tempo / speed
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 6.5 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 38.5 mm 33 mm
Weight 224 g 280 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available — Yes
Price ~$150.00 ~$170.00

Which should you pick?

adidas

Pick the Adizero EVO SL if…

  • you want the lighter one: 224 g vs 280 g
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Karhu

Pick the Fusion 5.0 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: adidas, Karhu.

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