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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 some solid daily-training options right now, and the choice depends on what feel you're after.
**Adidas Supernova Rise v3** is the straightforward daily trainer — medium cushioning, true-to-size fit, and at $140 it's a strong value play. Run Moore calls it a "pleasantly surprising everyday daily trainer" that punches above its weight against pricier competition. Neutral ride, good lockdown, nothing flashy but reliable.
**Adidas Adizero Evo SL v1** is the fun pick if you want more bounce and speed in your daily miles. The Lightstrike Pro midsole feels soft and lively, and The Run Testers praise it as "really versatile" — you can cruise easy runs, hit tempo work, or even race in it. Fair warning: it runs half a size small, and some reviewers note the upper could be more protective. At $150, it's only $10 more than the Supernova but trades stability for that bouncy, nimble feel.
**Adidas Adizero Boston v13** ($160) splits the difference — it's got the speed-training DNA (fiberglass plate, high cushioning, firm responsiveness) but works as a daily trainer too. The Run Testers see it as "very good, stable and durable" for faster-paced work.
What's your typical weekly mileage and pace range? That'd help me narrow down which of these three fits your training best.
user: What about a racer from Adidas? I'm targeting a 1:35 half.
assistant: For a 1:35 half-marathon, the **Adidas Adizero Adios Pro v4** is your best bet from Adidas's racing lineup.
It's built for exactly this effort — Kofuzi calls it a "lighter and faster shoe" that works especially well for non-elite runners going for ambitious half and marathon times. The softer Lightstrike Pro foam compresses more than the prior version while staying responsive, and the rocker kicks in early (around 60–65% of the shoe) to help you maintain turnover without grinding your calves. At 1:35 pace, you're in that sweet spot where the shoe's cushioning (39/33mm stack) protects your legs over the distance while the carbon plate and lighter weight (201g) reward your effort.
One heads-up: the toe box runs narrow and about a quarter-size short. The Run Testers strongly recommend going half a size up, especially if you're between sizes. Kofuzi also notes the heel lockdown can be finicky due to thin laces — you may want to swap them for something grippier if you're sensitive to heel slip.
Before I lock this in: are you a heel striker, midfoot, or forefoot runner? And do you have any prior super-shoe experience? That'll help me confirm this is the right fit for your biomechanics.