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adidas Supernova Classic

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The adidas Supernova Classic ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Current estimate: Very good

92/100
Overall
92
Durability
91
Cushioning
81
Appearance
78
Value
77
Comfort
74
Confidence

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

86/100

86

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.

Prefer this shoe over another

42% 5/12

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • One of two reviewers so far uses it for mile repeats, maintenance runs, long runs and 200s before a meet.
  • That reviewer wore it for ten years and has not found a replacement since.
  • Both reviewers so far rate durability 4 out of 5 or better.

Cons

  • The two reviewers so far rate appearance 2 and 3 out of 5, averaging 2.5.
  • Value averages 3.5 out of 5 across those two reviews.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

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Reader Ratings

2 ratings
5/5 1
4/5 0
3/5 1
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Release
2014

Runner reviews

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Reader review

3/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · May 9, 2015

40 mpw training for a marathon

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

5/5

Overall

I wore the Supernova Classic (women's 8) for 10 years! This has been my favorite running shoe, and trying to find another to take it's place has been a headache, heartache, and incredible challenge. I was a 2:11 800 meter runner in college, and also ran XC. This was the ultimate shoe- perfect for mile repeats, a maintenance run, long run, quick 200's before a meet, you name it. A few years out of college, I was still racing (mostly 5ks) and they discontinued the shoe. I was devastated, and still have not found a shoe that compares. It would be AMAZING if the shoe came back, although highly doubtful as they developed an updated version of the shoe (which I didn't enjoy).

fianamo · Aug 30, 2014

30 mpw 13,022 miles in this shoe training for middle distance

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Speed / workouts
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2014
2023 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$145
$190
Best price
$149.99 Lowest price
$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (92)
Exceptional (99)
Exceptional (99)
Comfort
Decent (74)
Exceptional (99)
Exceptional (99)
Cushioning
Good (81)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Exceptional (99)
Durability
Very good (91)
Very good (92) Best durability
Good (87)
Appearance
Decent (78)
Very good (91) Best appearance
Very good (90)
Value
Decent (77)
Good (88) Best value
Good (85)
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