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Compared from 30 real runner reviews

adidas Supernova Rise 3 vs Altra VIA Olympus 2 vs PUMA Velocity Nitro 3

Side by side from 30 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.

How the signal works
The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.

67 signal

16 reviews

56 signal

7 reviews

62 signal

7 reviews

In short

Runners find it comfortable and stable for easy miles and walking, but several call it firm or dull, and it feels heavy once the pace picks up.

Runners most often mention the VIA Olympus 2's arch shape, which bothers several, though one says it faded after about 30 km.

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Specs

Weight
264 g (9.3 oz), men's
Stack height
36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
297 g (10.5 oz), men's
Stack height
33 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Drop
0 mm
Weight
269 g (9.5 oz), men's
Stack height
36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Drop
10 mm

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