Quick Adidas Supernova Review

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6 years ago 03/05/2018 8:50pm EST

First of all, I gotta say I am a huge fan of Adidas running shoes - do 90% of my runs in the Adizero Boston 6 and track work in the Adios.

I saw a sale recently on Adidas Supernova on RunningWarehouse for $50 (regularly $130), so I thought I would give them a try.

I took them out the box and was really surprised by the fit of the shoes - they fit similar to an Altra, with an extremely wide toe box. Definitely a big turn off for me since I like the dialed in / narrow fitting Boston 6 and Adizero.

There was a lot of foot slide going on in my first run and no matter how hard I laced them up, my forefoot kept sliding around in them. They're also relatively heavy - weighing in at 11oz in size 9. While the shoes offer nice protection and I dig the contagrip outsole, these will likely be going back to RW due to the fit issues.

I think these shoes offer great protection and would work nicely for certain people, just didn't work out for me.

6 years ago 03/06/2018 8:48am EST

re: ShoeReview22

I have the Supernova ST and I have no issues with fit or sliding around. I have my normal size, you could probably go a half size down and it would fit better.

6 years ago 03/06/2018 10:54am EST

re: ShoeReview22

In my opinion the best shoe Adidas ever made. Using Bostons now and so far not really liking

6 years ago 03/06/2018 2:27pm EST

re: xlev2

xlev2 wrote:
In my opinion the best shoe Adidas ever made. Using Bostons now and so far not really liking

I too like the higher volume wider fit. Standing in the softer heel with firmer forefoot, makes for a gentle calf/Achilles stretch. One could say it's heavy/clunky but I think it's fast in that it recovers you by allowing your foot to be relaxed.

I've tried Altras but can't get past the funky sizing or training in them more than 2 days so they've been relegated for gym. From the Supernova to the adios it's a good transition I actually find Adios has a somewhat wider/high volume foot Especially compared to the unwearable Boston 6 (it's shorter and cut narrower).

It would be great if Adidas made a tempo supernova that carried the same last just tweaking the amount of boost to make it 9.5 oz. The in between Supernova and adios shoe for me is the Brooks Launch 5...

6 years ago 03/06/2018 4:06pm EST

re: Adidassler

You put the Supernova last on a fast shoe, your foot is going to be sliding around a lot.

The Boston is very accomodating without being sloppy. If you experience fit issues with the Boston, you could try sizing up. It's a really great shoe. I'm on my first pair and loving it.

I like running my slow miles in shoes like the Boston or the now defunct Sayonara. Others may prefer a more relaxed fit and more cushion. The Supernova is a great daily trainer for that.

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