Supernova 2

Hey all, I’m looking to add a dedicated long-run / marathon-training shoe to complement my ASICS Novablast 5. I originally planned on the Superblast 2 or Mizuno Neo Vista 2, but neither is available in my country right now. That leaves me choosing between: Adidas Boston 13 Adidas EVO SL I’ve tried both in-store and Boston 13 fits my foot better. My hesitation is that I don’t see Boston 13 recommended very often as a long-run shoe, especially compared to more max-cushioned options. Runner context: Recent long run: 32 km in Novablast 5 (~3:20) Weekly mileage: 35–40 km (sometimes more) Intended use: long runs (25–32 km) + marathon training Novablast 5 will remain my daily/easy run shoe Questions for those who’ve used them: Has anyone taken the Boston 13 to 30 km+? How does it hold up in terms of comfort, leg fatigue, and stability late in the run? Would the EVO SL be the better long-run option? Appreciate any first-hand experiences, especially from runners doing marathon mileage.

I have used Supernova 2 (the older version) a long time, and they are absolutely fabulous. Actually, I have been using it with Novablast, but they are torn out now, and I have to replace them, and that's why I was thinking of evo sl or Boston 13.

Pumagrip is said to be the king of the grip. I personally have very good experience with Continental rubber. Actually old Adidas shoes worked very well for me for a long time. I'm not sure about the new models though. And you want something built like a tank, so nothing from adizero lineup. A shoe which in my case still look good and go strong is Nike Infinity Run. The exposed react foam surprisingly shows no wear at all. Flyknit on the upper also is in perfect condition. I only stopped using them because they were to firm for my liking. Now they serve me in the gym. Have you looked into rugged versions of ordinary shoes like NB fresh foam more trail, NB Hierro or Nike pegasus trail?

I use goretex running shoes as my daily walking / running shoes on rainy and snowy days. It used to be Adidas Supernova, which had amazing grip and survived for a long time until the midsole snapped in half. Then Hierro v6 which were super comfy, but started showing wear and tear of the upper after only 6 months. I moved to hoka speedgoats, which are not known for their durability, but I found 2 pairs in price of 1, so I thought a set would last me long enough. Indeed the vibram lugs after 18 months of using mostly on hard surfaces were destroyed on one side. And that may happen in general to trail shoes with big lugs instead of more asphalt oriented outsole. Despite some opinions, their traction on wet or icy asphalt is very good. The only specific situation when they turn into slipgoats is when I come from very low temperature and step on wet concrete like puddles of melted snow in a garage. There is yet another option. Couple of years ago my wife bought herself Reebok Work n Cushion. They were quite comfy, ridicuosly cheap and simple oldschool shoes. There are other brands making shoes for work. Something like Hoka transport, which can have interesting upper with its cordura lining plus the rich midsole.

*Question from:* u/Flat_Olive8498 *How will the hyperboost running lineup evolve and how will hyperboost, lightstrike pro and dreamstrike + coexist? Will hyperboost replace dreamstrike?* Love this question. Adizero is built for speed, to break pbs , be fast and feel fast- to equip you for raceday or get ready for it, featured by Lightstrike Pro foam and energy rods. Hyperboost is built for max cushioning, high energy return resulting in a (non-plated) lightweight supertrainer- featured by Hyperboost Pro foam. Supernova is your daily trainer, with more supportive comfort , featured by Dreamstrike +. All can coexist in a shoe rotation or be used individually for their distinct purpose. I personally use Adizero Adios Pro for race day, Adizero Evo SL for fast training runs , and Supernova for easy runs, Hyperboost Pro ( I run a testing pair) became a staple for me in my rotation for various use cases, from short to long runs- the great thing it has that “hidden” gas pedal insight that you can always hit. If you need only one shoe Hyperboost Edge is a great choice.

I’m 24, 6’1”, about 78 kg, and not flat-footed. I started running 3–4 months ago. I currently run in a 2-year-old pair of Adidas Supernova, which has lost its cushioning and is coming apart. My 5K pace is around 6:00/km and I’d really like to improve that while also preparing for longer distances, but I’ve started getting some foot pain. I have a budget of ₹10,000–12,000 and want one shoe that can handle anything from 5K up to a half-marathon. How is the New Balance Rebel v5 for that kind of training? Any other suggestions?

I am very happy with the gel-excited and adidas supernovas that I got on sale for training. I really like my new balance 880s, I’m big and slow, so really go for what’s comfortable to me. I just grabbed a pair of New Balance 1080s to wear in a race later this year. Joe’s new balance outlet had them super cheap.