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user: I want to try something from Adidas. What's good in their lineup right now for daily training?
assistant: Adidas has a solid daily-trainer lineup right now. The standouts are the **Adizero Evo SL v1** and **Adizero Boston v13** — both lightweight, springy shoes that blur the line between daily trainer and speed work. If you want something more traditionally cushioned and straightforward, the **Supernova Rise v3** is a solid, no-fuss option.
**Adizero Evo SL v1** ($150) is the value leader here. The Run Testers calls it a "landmark value shoe" with a bouncy Lightstrike Pro midsole and aggressive rocker that handles easy runs and fast work equally well. It runs short, so size up half a size. The main caveat: some runners find the medial cutout a bit wobbly if you need extra midfoot support.
**Adizero Boston v13** ($160) sits in the same lightweight, speed-friendly lane but adds a fiberglass plate for a touch more structure and responsiveness. It's a hair more refined than the Evo SL, though both are excellent. Same fit quirk — runs short, size up half.
**Supernova Rise v3** ($140) is the cushioned alternative if you prefer a traditional daily trainer feel. Medium cushioning, true-to-size fit, and a straightforward ride without the aggressive rocker or speed-training DNA of the other two.
What's your typical weekly mileage, and are you looking for something that can handle both easy and faster work, or strictly easy-day running?
user: What about a racer from Adidas? I'm targeting a 1:35 half.
assistant: I need to clarify one thing before I recommend: are you a forefoot striker, midfoot striker, or do you land more heel-first? That matters a lot for Adidas racers — their geometry varies significantly between models, and the wrong one can feel awkward at race pace.
Also, what's your typical easy-run pace, and have you raced in a super-shoe before?
A 1:35 half is a solid goal (roughly 7:20/mi pace), and Adidas has some excellent options in that range — but the fit between your biomechanics and the shoe's rocker/stack will make or break race day.