The adidas Evo SL continued its historic run in early 2026, adding a clean Core Black colorway to what has become the best-selling adidas silhouette of the decade. By the time this colorway dropped, the Evo SL had already crossed the 10 million pairs sold milestone, a figure that few sneakers in history have matched.
The Core Black treatment stripped away any distraction, letting the model’s sleek profile and lightweight construction take center stage. The simple yet versatile colorway expanded the Evo SL’s reach to new wearers while satisfying longtime fans of the model.
The adidas Evo SL Core Black retailed at $100 and released January 15, 2026 through adidas.com and select retailers globally.
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