5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018
35 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 4/5
adidas Supernova
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.9 oz · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas Supernova 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The adidas Supernova trails most daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. Most runners who compared it with another shoe preferred the other shoe. The rating is based on 30 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Supernova product line.
Bottom-tier
50
Overall
50
Durability
94
Cushioning
79
Value
76
Comfort
68
Appearance
60
Confidence
96
Confidence
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Confidence
96 Very high
Based on
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What runners say
“A lot of cushioning and a wider platform than previous Glides—almost more Hoka-like, softer underfoot.”
“The Boost foam is just as good as when new, even after several hundred miles.”
“Sole wears through in under a month.”
“Very comfy to run in on tired legs while putting in 90–100 miles.”
“Adidas changed many things that made the Glide great and made a far inferior shoe.”
“Despite being clunky, light enough for tempos but durable enough for long runs.”
“Have caused aches and pains, as well as diminished recovery.”
“Plenty of cushioning, but still has enough pop to go quicker.”
“The left one rubs the back of the heel; requires lubing to prevent blistering.”
“Good durability and cushion, but pales in comparison to its predecessor in just about every way.”
“Incredibly durable and can pick up the pace when needed.”
“For tempo runs and faster-paced mileage, it gets slightly sloppy.”
“Works for 20-milers at 7-min pace and also 8 miles at 5:05 pace.”
“Fits well if you have a narrow heel.”
“Gives good support on long runs without bulking up or losing speed.”
“Arch a little too high; always noticeable underfoot.”
“The Boost material holds up for many miles (600–700).”
“Slightly heavier than expected, not great for tempo or faster-paced shoes.”
“Much more cushioned and clunky than the predecessor model.”
“Wears too quickly with Goodyear covering.”
Prefer this shoe over another
32% 10/31
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Pros
- Reviewers rate durability 4.5 out of 5, the twenty-five who rated cushioning give it 4.6, and two say it lasts longer than other shoes they have worn.
- Reviewers rate value 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
- Averaging 9.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers say it is too heavy for faster running.
- Two reviewers find the upper tight and not wide enough.
- One of thirty reviewers so far says the move to bounce foam in the forefoot left them with aches and worse recovery than other shoes.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Confidence
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the adidas Supernova
Each dot is one version of the Supernova, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Rating
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50
2017
63
2023
70
2026
Release year
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2026 · 0 reviews
70 Decent
71 Confidence
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2023 · 3 reviews
63 Below average
71 Confidence
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Supernova This shoe
2017 · 30 reviews
50 Bottom-tier
96 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.9 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.9 oz · Women's 8.9 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $130
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
Supernova boost Adidas
4/5
Overall
Good solid training shoe. It does lean on the cushy side but I like it for my slower recovery/moderate days. Has a significant heel to toe drop.
Pretty durable, I have ran on rocky trails and they have held up well. Also lasted me probably like 450 to 500 miles before needing to retire them.
Anonymous runner · Jan 24, 2018
45 mpw training for middle distance came from the SCOTT T2 Palani
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
The best high mileage recovery shoe out there
5/5
Overall
I generally use this shoe for my recovery runs and general easy runs as part of my rotation. I use the Saucony Kinvara for speed days and the Saucony Ride for long run workouts. I would say that this shoe has a lot of cushioning and a wider platform than previous Glides (6,7,8) It's almost more Hoka-like as it's softer under foot as well.
I'm 5 ft 10, 150 lbs and the Boost material holds up for many miles (for me that's 600-700). I'm also a mid-foot striker and there is plenty of cushioning here. Very comfy to run in on tired legs while puting in 90-100 miles. I've also done quick runs in the shoe and for its size/weight it's quite responsive.
I feel it's an improvement from the previous Glide models but it is a different shoe. There is more cushioning and the stack height seems to be a little higher.
Anonymous runner · Jan 10, 2018
85 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 8 Boost
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Supernova
3/5
Overall
I bought these shoes because the mizunos i was wearing began to hurt my ankle. At the time of purchase I choose the supernova because they are a neutral shoe and softer than mizunos. After 250 miles I have bot been disappointed.
VVolfe1 · Jan 9, 2018
25 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 19
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Great, except it rubs the back of my left heel
5/5
Overall
I've run in several version of the Glide/Supernova, both Adiprene and Boost. The lastest one feels great underfoot and is super-durable. The boost foam is just as good as when new, even after several hundred miles. The outsole is rugged too. I imagine I'll get 600 miles out of them, and I'm at 400 now. My only complaint is that the left one rubs the back of my heel, so I always have to rub some sort of lube on it before pulling on my sock to keep it from forming a blister.
Anonymous runner · Jan 4, 2018
75 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz
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9.9 oz
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
10mm
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4mm
Release
2017 Q3
2026
Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
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Lowest price
$95
Ratings
Overall
50 Bottom-tier
70 Decent
99 Exceptional
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Comfort
68 Below average
68 Below average
99 Exceptional
Best comfort
Cushioning
79 Decent
74 Decent
99 Exceptional
Best cushioning
Durability
94 Excellent
85 Good
97 Exceptional
Best durability
Appearance
60 Below average
71 Decent
75 Decent
Best appearance
Value
76 Decent
74 Decent
77 Decent
Best value rating
adidas Supernova In Context
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