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Supernova

Supernova
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (54/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$130
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (54/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 4% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Below average (54/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Exceptional (97/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Excellent (93/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Very good (86/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 81% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Average (70/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 36% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Average (66/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

32%

10/31

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 4% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 4% of 1,872 daily trainers.

4%

adidas

Scores better than <1% of 202 adidas shoes.

<1%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

adidas Supernova
adidas Supernova 2
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Supernova
Supernova 2
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M Lightest
11 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
1mm
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7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2023 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (36%)
Below average (31%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (91%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (97%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (24%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (81%)
Good (73%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

30 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 26 written reviews

Good Everyday Trainer

ross_kuhn · Feb 2, 2022

5/5

Overall

This shoes has worked out very well for me so far. This shoe fits well if you have a narrow heel and feel like you are slipping in other shoes. Slightly heavier than expected so it is not great for a tempo --> faster paced shoes but works very well for everyday training. Cushioning is good but not enough to make it my go to long run shoe, however is very comfortable up to around 10 miles. All in all very pleased with this shoes and will be buying again.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Massive Downgrade from Previous Versions - Cheapened

quicknick · Mar 10, 2021

3/5

Overall

**Latest model** The transition to primarily bounce foam through the forefoot is not welcomed well. When used for daily training, these shoes have caused aches and pains, as well as diminished recovery, compared to other shoes on the market. I have worn multiple pairs of this iteration of Supernova now and can report that they all are disappointing to train in. Please look elsewhere if your budget allows. I'm sure there are better shoes in the same price range as well.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Adidas Supernova

Anonymous runner · Mar 12, 2020

5/5

Overall

Good to excellent cushioning. Uppers fit tight, not wide enough for a “normal” foot. Wears too quickly with Goodyear covering. Boost midsole works well in absorbing the impact of your foot placement. Good distance shoe with decent flexibility.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Too bad they decommisioned...

Anonymous runner · Jul 14, 2019

5/5

Overall

I've ran in the Supernova for a number of years as my main training shoe. I love the support it gives on my long runs, but doesn't completely bulk up and loose a tonne of speed. It lasted extremely long compared to a lot of other shoes I've worn. I love, love, love this shoe!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5