adidas

Supernova Sequence 5

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Above average (83/100)

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Overall

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Durability

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Ranks above 49% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Ranks above 47% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Comfort

Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Value

Below average (63/100)

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Below average (63/100)

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Ranks above 13% of shoes

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3/3

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
27/17mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
5mm
Release
2016
2017 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (69%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (14%)
Below average (22%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (31%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (49%)
Average (56%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (47%)
Below average (25%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

4/5

Overall

solid, well padded. first several weeks feel great. after about a month 150 miles they start to feel likr the padding has morphed
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5