Adidas Supernova Rise 3
Road Daily Trainer

Adidas Supernova Rise 3

A pleasantly surprising everyday daily trainer that delivers strong value and performance feel for $140 against stiff competition. — Run Moore

Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 264 g
Heel stack 36.0 mm
Drop 8.0 mm
Cushioning Medium

Best for

Daily Training
Suits Heel strikers
Pronation Neutral
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
264g (9.3 oz)
Stack (Heel)
36.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
28.0 mm
Drop
8.0 mm
Midsole
Dreamstrike+ (supercritical EVA)
Outsole
Lighttraxion rubber compound
Upper
Primeweave engineered woven
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Narrow
Midfoot Width
Narrow
Heel Width
Average
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Roomy

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
Medium
Stability
Neutral

Expert reviews · 3 reviewers · grouped per channel

DO
Doctors of Running Youtube

Beat the Nike Pegasus 42 in round one 2-1 before losing the quarterfinal to the Topo Phantom 4; a shoe that grew on the panel over time despite a slow-to-break-in midsole.

+1 earlier review from Doctors of Running

Very similar to Solution 3 minus the medial support — still very stable on its own platform.

Best for: Runners who want stable-neutral daily training without an explicit medial post

FR
FORDY RUNS Youtube

A massive upgrade over the previous Supernova Rise versions and a cracking daily trainer — fun, bouncy, and durable, standing up well against the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 especially for runners who find Puma too narrow.

Best for: Everyday runners wanting a fun, bouncy daily trainer for daily miles; pairs well with a faster shoe like the Evo SL in a rotation.

RM
Run Moore Youtube

Steve is pleasantly surprised: the Supernova Rise 3 punches above its $140 price in the mid-cushion everyday category, feels substantial and runnable, and straddles the neutral/stable line well enough to serve a broad range of daily trainer buyers.

Best for: Runners looking for an elevated everyday trainer from Adidas that blends fashion and function, including those with mild pronation.

+1 earlier review from Run Moore

A pleasantly surprising everyday daily trainer that delivers strong value and performance feel for $140 against stiff competition.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Adidas Supernova Rise 3 fit?

Reviewers note: Wide base with good stability; no rubbing or fit issues in the toe box; padded tongue and heel collar. A good alternative for runners who find Puma shoes too narrow.

Per FORDY RUNS.

How much does the Adidas Supernova Rise 3 weigh and what is its drop?

The Adidas Supernova Rise 3 weighs about 264g (men's 9), has a 36.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the Adidas Supernova Rise 3 compared to?

Reviewers compare the Adidas Supernova Rise 3 to Puma Velocity Nitro 4, Adidas Adizero Evo SL, Nike Pegasus, Adidas Supernova Rise 2.

Per FORDY RUNS, Doctors of Running, Run Moore.

How many experts have reviewed the Adidas Supernova Rise 3?

Next Pair aggregates 5 expert reviews of the Adidas Supernova Rise 3, including Run Moore, FORDY RUNS, Doctors of Running.

Per Run Moore, FORDY RUNS, Doctors of Running.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
264g
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
266g
Kiprun Kipride Max
278g
ASICS Superblast 2
249g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
36.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
36.0mm
Kiprun Kipride Max
44.0mm
ASICS Superblast 2
46.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
8.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
10.0mm
Kiprun Kipride Max
6.0mm
ASICS Superblast 2
8.0mm

Adidas Supernova Rise 3

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Last updated 2026-08-13