The Adidas Terrex Agravic SL takes some of the technology from the faster Agravic Speed Ultra shoes and puts it into a more accessible everyday trail shoe. With LightstrikePro cushioning, a Continental rubber outsole and a wider, more stable platform, it’s designed to cope with everything from straightforward trails to more technical terrain. I’ve tested mine both running and walking, including taking them on holiday to the Welsh hills, and they’ve proved to be a really comfortable and easy shoe to wear.

Adidas Terrex Agravic SL technical details

Price: £140
Size: 3.5-9.5
Weight: 241g
Drop: 6mm
Stack: 38mm/32mm
Foam: Lightstrike Pro

Adidas Terrex Agravic SL pros and cons

Pros

• Comfortable for running and walking
• Good grip on a variety of trails
• Easy to run in and a good option for newer trail runners

Cons

• Not as fast or exciting as the Agravic Speed Ultra models
• 3.5-4mm lugs won’t be enough for really deep mud
• Quite a high stack if you prefer more ground feel on trails

Who and what is this shoe for?

The Terrex Agravic SL is an everyday trail running shoe and I think it’s a particularly good option if you’re relatively new to trail running. There’s nothing complicated about running in it. It feels comfortable and stable, with enough cushioning to make harder sections of trail feel good underfoot.

How does the Adidas Terrex Agravic SL fit?

I found the Agravic SL comfortable and secure on my foot. The engineered mesh upper is reinforced with TPU overlays to add some extra durability, while internal reinforcements help hold the foot in place. There are also elastic tongue wings that help keep the tongue where it should be and give a more secure feel around the midfoot. Despite that added structure, it doesn’t feel overly stiff or restrictive.

Is it comfortable?

The LightstrikePro midsole gives you plenty of cushioning without making the shoe feel too soft or unstable. There’s a 38mm stack at the heel, so there’s quite a lot of foam underneath your foot, but the wider platform helps keep things feeling stable. I’ve been comfortable running in them and spending much longer periods walking in them, which is a good indication of how easy they are to wear. They’re cushioned without feeling cumbersome.

Adidas Agravic SL run test

The Agravic SL is simply a really easy trail shoe to run in. There’s enough response from the LightstrikePro foam to stop it feeling flat, but it doesn’t have the more aggressive feel of the Agravic Speed Ultra shoes that inspired it. (Although it doesn’t have the £200 pricetag of that shoe either.)

For an everyday trail shoe, I think that works in its favour. I’ve worn it for regular trail runs as well as walking in the Welsh hills and it has felt comfortable and predictable across both.

Underneath, the Continental rubber outsole uses a combination of 3.5mm and 4mm lugs. I’ve found the grip reassuring on the terrain I’ve tested it on, and the wider platform adds to the feeling of stability. I’d still choose something with deeper lugs for properly muddy winter trails, but for the sort of mixed trails many of us run most of the year, there’s plenty of grip.

Where can I buy it?

The Adidas Agravic SL is available from adidas and selected retailers.