adidas Supernova Rise 2 Reviews

Reaching end of life at 450 miles and already bought a duplicate pair.

Their daily trainer through four pairs, each retired at about 600 km when their feet started getting sore.

At 127 lb with 200 miles on the Supernova Rise 2: a good fit, Dreamstrike+ that feels just right at any pace including 400s at 5K effort, and no slowing down; but the outsole slipped on wet concrete and they fell.

At least 20 miles, mostly easy runs, with a longest single run of about 10 miles that left their feet feeling fine. The foam runs a little firm at first and softens after about 20 miles, settling into a middle ground that never gets plush. The upper is light and breathable with a thickly padded, rigid heel and no lace bite or heel slip, but the fit runs narrow. Plenty of outsole rubber suggests it will last, and they see it suiting easy runs and strides.

Durable and well-made: the upper shows zero wear and is among the most comfortable they've tested, and the outsole barely wore. The foam lost some plushness, and for this mid/forefoot striker the geometry now feels clunky. Best for heel strikers up to the half marathon.

Solid and good value, but he 'wouldn't pick it up' for his own rotation. There are better options for whatever you want, like the Evo SL at a similar price, which is more comfortable and more responsive. It may suit fans of high-drop trainers with more ground feel.

B+/A-. One tester: a solid, durable neutral trainer with firmer, more responsive Dreamstrike+ foam and great value at $140. Another tester likes the midsole feel, but the toe spring and stiff midfoot didn't fit her foot (B-). It's clunky until broken in at ~20-30 mi.