Best overall
adidas-adizero-evo-sl
Lightweight, bouncy Lightstrike Pro with aggressive rocker excels at easy runs and speed work—a versatile daily trainer at excellent value.
Picked for: I want to try something from Adidas. What's good in their lineup right now for daily training?
Faster-paced option
adidas-adizero-boston-13
Firmer super-trainer hybrid with fiberglass plate suits tempo and uptempo work better than pure easy running.
Budget pick
adidas-supernova-rise-3
Straightforward daily trainer with medium cushioning, true-to-size fit, and honest performance at the lowest price.
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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 three solid daily trainers in my data right now, each with a different character.
**Adidas Adizero Evo SL v1** is the standout value pick — a lightweight, bouncy daily trainer with Lightstrike Pro foam and an aggressive rocker that handles both easy runs and speed work. The Run Testers calls it a "landmark value shoe," and Believe in the Run rates it as one of the best shoes of the last several years. It runs short, so size up half a size. At $150, it's hard to beat for versatility.
**Adidas Adizero Boston v13** sits a notch firmer and denser — a super-trainer hybrid with a fiberglass plate that works well for faster efforts and tempo runs. It's $160 and also runs short. The Run Testers notes it's solid value but feels less natural and versatile than the Evo SL for everyday use.
**Adidas Supernova Rise v3** is the most straightforward daily trainer — true-to-size, medium cushioning, good lockdown, and honest $140 price. Run Moore calls it a "pleasantly surprising everyday daily trainer" that delivers strong value. It's the least flashy but the most no-fuss.
If you want bounce and versatility, go **Evo SL**. If you want something firmer for mixed paces, **Boston v13**. If you want simplicity and a lower price, **Supernova Rise v3**.
What's your typical weekly mileage, and do you prefer a softer, bouncier ride or something more grounded?
user: What about a racer from Adidas? I'm targeting a 1:35 half.
assistant: Before I lock in a racer pick, I need to know a couple of things about your profile:
1. **Have you raced in a carbon-plated super-shoe before**, or would this be your first? (This shapes whether you want max stack and aggressive rocker or something more moderate.)
2. **What's your typical easy-run pace** — are you sitting around 7:30–8:00/mi, or faster/slower? (This helps me gauge whether you're an experienced 1:35 half marathoner or building toward it, which changes the shoe choice.)
A 1:35 half is a solid target — that's roughly 7:20/mi pace — and Adidas has two strong options depending on your experience level and preferences. Once I know those details, I'll point you to the right one.