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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-training options in my data right now, each with a different feel:
**Adizero Evo SL v1** is the standout — a lightweight, springy daily trainer that excels at both easy runs and faster work. The Run Testers calls it a "landmark value shoe" with a bouncy Lightstrike Pro midsole and aggressive rocker that turns over quickly. It runs short, so size up half a size. At $150, it's the best value here.
**Adizero Boston v13** sits between the Evo SL and the Supernova Rise — it's a touch heavier (255g vs 235g) with a fiberglass plate for a bit more structure, and reviewers rate it well-regarded for both daily training and faster work. Same $160 price as the Supernova but with more pop if you want to mix in tempo runs.
**Supernova Rise v3** is the most traditional daily trainer — medium cushioning, true-to-size fit, and a straightforward Dreamstrike+ midsole. It's the most stable of the three and the cheapest at $140, but it's also the least exciting ride if you like a bit of snap.
The Evo SL v1 is my pick if you want versatility and liveliness. The Boston v13 if you want a daily trainer that can handle faster sessions. The Supernova Rise if you prefer a simpler, cushioned ride.
What's your typical weekly mileage, and do you ever do speed work or just easy runs?
user: What about a racer from Adidas? I'm targeting a 1:35 half.
assistant: I need to ask a couple of quick questions before I point you at a racer, since 1:35 is a serious half-marathon goal and shoe choice matters here.
**Footstrike:** Are you a forefoot or midfoot striker, or do you land more on your heel? That shapes whether you want a lower-drop racer (like the Adios Pro 4 at 6.0mm) or something with a bit more cushioning under the heel.
**Body weight & cadence:** Roughly how much do you weigh, and do you know your cadence (steps per minute)? Lighter runners and higher-cadence runners often thrive in the snappier, lower-stack racers, while heavier runners or those with a slower cadence sometimes prefer the extra cushioning.
Once I know those, I can narrow it down between the **Adizero Adios Pro 4** (the flagship marathon racer — lighter, faster, nimble) and the **Adizero Takumi Sen v11** (a shorter-distance specialist that's bouncier and more forgiving for 10K/half work).