Running shoes Adidas DURAMO SPEED 2

The Adidas Duramo Speed 2 is a lightweight road running shoe designed as a versatile daily trainer for beginners and budget-conscious runners. It works well for recovery runs, easy-paced mileage, light tempo sessions, and medium-distance training runs up to around 15 kilometers, as well as 10K races and half marathons.

The Adidas Duramo Speed 2 features Lightstrike cushioning in the midsole, a responsive foam that delivers a firmer, stable ride rather than plush cushioning. The foam remains responsive even after extended use and provides adequate protection for tired legs while maintaining quick turnover. Energy return is moderate, positioning this shoe more as a workhorse trainer than a high-performance speed option. The increased stack compared to the original Duramo Speed offers more underfoot cushioning for comfortable daily miles at easy to moderate paces.

The upper uses an engineered mesh construction with a denser, structured design that includes a secondary inner layer and internal reinforcements for added support and durability. The mesh is breathable and flexible, suitable for year-round running. The fit provides a secure hold through the midfoot with a roomy toe box, and the shoe accommodates custom orthotics. The Duramo Speed 2 offers strong torsional rigidity and lateral stability, particularly effective for midfoot and forefoot strikers.

The outsole combines exposed Lightstrike foam in the midfoot with large TPU and rubber patches covering the heel and forefoot areas. This configuration provides solid grip on wet pavement and light gravel paths while delivering exceptional durability for a budget-oriented shoe. The Adidas Duramo Speed 2 is built primarily for road running but handles crushed gravel and grass surfaces comfortably.

Weight: 270g (EU 42.5)
Drop: 6.5mm
Stack: 35mm heel / 28mm forefoot
Terrain: Road
Pronation: Neutral