Best daily trainer
adidas-supernova-rise-3
Balanced cushioning, true-to-size fit, and excellent value at $140 for everyday training.
Picked for: I want to try something from Adidas. What's good in their lineup right now for daily training?
Bouncy speed option
adidas-adizero-evo-sl
Lighter and bouncier with aggressive rocker; excels at tempo and faster paces but runs short.
Stable speed-trainer
adidas-adizero-boston-13
Fiberglass plate and high cushioning balance responsiveness with durability for faster training.
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user: I want to try something from Adidas. What's good in their lineup right now for daily training?
assistant: You've got three solid Adidas daily trainers in the current lineup, each with a different feel.
**Adidas Supernova Rise v3** — the straightforward pick. A true daily trainer at $140 with medium cushioning, good lockdown, and true-to-size fit. Run Moore calls it a "pleasantly surprising everyday daily trainer that delivers strong value and performance feel" against stiff competition. Neutral, balanced, no surprises — just solid work.
**Adidas Adizero Evo SL v1** — if you want more bounce and speed. The Run Testers praise it as "a phenomenally priced, versatile, bouncy daily trainer that excels at faster paces." It's lighter (235g vs 264g), bouncier, and runs short (size up half), with an aggressive rocker. The tradeoff: less stability and a weaker upper (EDDBUD notes cheap laces and lockdown issues). Great if you're doing tempo work or want a snappier feel; less forgiving on easy days.
**Adidas Adizero Boston v13** — the premium speed-training hybrid at $160. The Run Testers call it "a very good, stable and durable faster-training shoe" with a fiberglass plate and high cushioning. Sits between the Evo SL and Supernova — more structured and stable than the Evo, more responsive than the Supernova.
**Quick question:** Are you looking for a pure easy-day workhorse, or do you want something that can handle tempo and speed work too?
user: What about a racer from Adidas? I'm targeting a 1:35 half.
assistant: Before I lock in a pick, I need to know your footstrike and body weight. A 1:35 half is a serious goal—roughly 7:20/mi pace—and the Adidas racing lineup has two very different characters.
**Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen v11** — lighter (184g), lower stack (32/25mm), fiberglass plate. Built for speed and turnover. Best if you're a forefoot or midfoot striker with a quick cadence.
**Adidas Adizero Adios Pro v4** — heavier (201g), higher stack (39/33mm), carbon plate, earlier rocker. More cushioned, more forgiving. Better for heel strikers or if you're over 160 lbs and want protection at race pace.
Are you a forefoot/midfoot striker or heel striker? And roughly what's your body weight?