Looking for a little more stability in your running shoe without sacrificing a neutral feeling or cushion? The completely redesigned Adidas Supernova Rise is the first in their line up of Supernova shoes trying to this this mark. Let’s dive in to fit, feel, function and more!
Adidas has gotten a lot of attention for their super speed shoes recently, but their focus is much broader. You can see that in this new Supernova line up that’s starting to roll out. They’ve stated this is to ensure they are meeting the needs of the everyday. And hey, we are the every day runner around here, so let’s find out what that really means!
First, they’ve included a new super foam called the Dreamstrike+ and second they’ve also added a Support Rod System. Technically the Supernova Solution (Coming 2024) will be the stability version of the Rise, but anytime we’re adding rods there’s some stability being implemented.
As you know I’m always honest in my running shoe reviews with what I like, dislike and what might work for you that wasn’t a fit for me! The truth is that Adidas has been hit or miss for me. LOVED the Adizero Pro, but I wouldn’t run in the Ultraboost again if you paid me.
Which means it was important to get some additional feedback! Coach Stacey has also been running in them to provide additional insights on fit and feel.
There isn’t a single ideal running shoe that suits every runner, so I’d like to share my discoveries. However, I strongly recommend visiting a running store and trying them on yourself! Take a run around the shop and gauge your thoughts.
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Adidas Supernova Rise Overview
If you already know that Adidas is a great fit for you then, you’re going to find the Supernova Rise is an everyday trainer that will get you through a lot of miles.
The midsole is Dreamstrike+, made from 20% bio-based materials to keep moving toward a goal of sustainability. This is great focus to see among the brands, I recently reviewed the Asics Novablast which uses their own foam that is also hitting this mark.
Speaking of the Novablast, this is where you can see the difference in brands and goals. While the Supernova is a cushioned shoe, it doesn’t feel quite like that same level of max cushion from Asics. This is neither good or bad, just a difference in shoes.
It does mean that I think the Rise maintains a little bit more pop off the ground. Not a speed shoe by any means, but if you generally train in 1 shoe for all workouts then you’re going to appreciate this.
Here’s where it helps to have a second opinion. Stacey has not been running all of these crazy max cushion shoes and immediately felt like this shoe had fabulous cushion!
Supernova Rise Specifications
- Heel toe drop: 10mm
- Weight: 8.6 oz women’s, 9.6 oz men’s
- Style: Cushioned, neutral shoe (with stability)
- Usage: Daily trainer (not a speed shoe)
- Available in one color
- Men’s and women’s specific lasts
- Available at REI $140 (my favorite for easy returns) – not yet available directly from Adidas
If you have not been loving all of the super high stack height shoes, then good news this one remains at 36MM for the heel which is about 5mm less than things like the Novablast or On Cloudeclipse. If you’re someone who struggles with overstriding and heel striking, reducing that stack height could be really beneficial.
While this isn’t a stability shoe, it is.
Does that make any sense? With the Support Rod System is designed to help your gait transition better, but also to prevent the side to side instability we can see in max cushion shoes. As noted, this one isn’t as tall as many so I just couldn’t quite feel the need for it yet. But I’m hearing rumblings of an even more cushioned version of the Rise in the future.
Supernova Rise Fit
In general, I’ve found Adidas to be a slightly more narrow fit than many brands. Not an issue for me, but if you like a roomy toebox, this is not the shoe for you.
For all of my runners, who dread heel slippage, the Supernova Rise heel cup is designed to help with that. The padded collar is really comfortable, but also creates that “cupping” effect to help reduce this common issue.
Coach Stacey’s Testing Thoughts
This was my first time trying out a shoe by Adidas. Whenever I had my form analyzed it was never a brand that I was paired with.
I was really surprised at how light the shoe felt- both holding it in hand and wearing it to walk and run. The first thing that I noticed when walking around in the shoes was how it hugged my foot. I felt that my entire foot was supported but I was more aware specifically of how the back hugged my heel. I was concerned this would rub while running but I ended the run with no blisters!
Typically I will run on the treadmill in the Saucony Ride and Saucony Endorphin Pro 3. I often will end the run feeling a little sore in my Plantar Fascia. However, after running in the Adidas I did not feel any soreness in my PF at all.
My stride during faster paces felt smooth and almost that there was a small bounce with each step. I usually wear between a 10.5 to 11 depending on the brand of shoe. The Adidas Supernova’s are true to size and did not require going a half size up.
Who Will Like the Adidas Supernova Rise?
Those looking for a daily trainer that can be a workhorse to put in miles and take them through a variety of workouts are going to get a lot for their $$ with this shoe.
It reminds me of how most of trained 15 years ago, we had a couple of good daily trainers and rotated through them for all workouts during the week.
Amanda’s preference is probably for one of the slightly more cushioned every day run shoes and then a speed shoe (days doing 10K and faster workouts), but Coach Stacey said this would easily be a go to shoe.
- Training for anything from 5K to marathon
- Good long run shoe due to both cushion and weight
- Enough stability to also keep you feeling good on long runs without actually correcting your footstrike
- Light traction for city trails, but not designed for true trail running, though it would help with stability
- Not ideal if you want a snappier speed shoe
- Not a good choice if you want a truly max cushioned shoe
At this point I would say this shoe is going to be similar to the Saucony Kinvara and maybe just softer than the Nike Pegasus 40.
All right there you have it! Our review of the Adidas Supernova Rise!
At the $140 price point, it really is a shoe that’s going to hit the mark for so many runners.
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