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From first strides to first 5K, the men's adidas Supernova Prima road-running shoes use mesh uppers and soft cushioning to deliver comfort and confidence on the road to your personal running goals.
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View all adidas Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 37.5 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 29.5 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Sandwich mesh |
Lining | Mesh |
Midsole | Dreamstrike+ |
Outsole | adiWear rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4.6 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
U.S. Women's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | ||||
UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 |
EU | 38 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.7 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.7 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.7 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.7 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.4 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Amazing! Bought these as I moved to longer distance running for marathon prep and have been overwhelmingly impressed by them so far. The front foot felt off during the inital wear, but after the first 10k they've have been really comfy since, nice and versatile. Ran my first half (21.2K) in them and got 1:31, so pretty quick even though they're not race day shoes! Sizing was perfect as per usual from Adidas for me. Colour's pretty funky but nice getting something a bit different for once. Coming off the back of knee surgery last year too, 0 pain in these and I think they've started fixing my gait. 10/10 would recommend.
I bought this shoe coming from a knee injury. I am pleased to say that I was able to run a 10k without any issues afterwards. The heel counter provides great stability. There is alot of space in the toe box, which is great for breathability. Fit is near perfect. Haven’t had any issues with lockdown. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. Especially since I am coming off an injury. Would highly recommend
These shoes have incredible cushioning and performance. I am very happy with that aspect as well as the neutral stability provided. I took it for a 10 mile run and I was able to go between 6:20-7:10 min/mile the entire run. Impressive! However, a caveat is that my toes keep sliding to the front of this shoe no matter how I tie it. I know I’m TTS while walking but for some reason I cannot eliminate the sliding sensation to the front. I now have toe blisters. So perhaps go up half a size but it really feels like the shoe needs a 1/4 inch more to work or a different tongue to stop the foot sliding.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is almost a great shoe, the first two runs were exceptional and then it was all down hill. On the first run I broke my 10k by nearly a minute, the cushioning and energy return were amazing. I then tried 20k+ runs and the stuff upper rubbed both big toes and the tongue rubbed the top of my foot and caused a lot of pain, been running with IT band issues since Jan so used to a bit of discomfort but this was something else. Dreamstrike foam really is a amazing and if they release these with the Boston 12 upper it would be an instant hit and one of the best shoes around, ultimately though the upper on the Supernova Prima ruins the shoe and I cannot understand how it made it two production.
Came in today I like the style and color tried these boys on comfortable probably gotta break em in after a while. Just the upper part hug ur foot after u try them on after a while I always get size 13 in my shoes
shoes are really uncomfortable. left size is ok but right size is extremely uncomfortable. I would recommend not to purchase. Look wise it ok.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shoe is exactly what I've been looking for! The Dreamstrike foam delivers the perfect amount of cushioning for my longer runs, providing a soft landing without feeling mushy. What truly sets these apart are the support rods. They offer exceptional stability, making me feel secure on my runs, yet they're integrated so seamlessly that I don't even notice them, right from the very first wear. I've also been impressed with the upper. It provides a snug and secure hold around my foot, a welcome change from some of the thinner, less supportive uppers I've encountered on other shoes. Overall, this shoe strikes a fantastic balance between comfort and support, making it an ideal choice for anyone tackling longer distances.
Good for everyday use as well as running, would recommend
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have both the Prima and Rise 2. I do more brisk walking in the Prima and only occasional jogging. I also wear these for everyday and lifestyle. The fit, breathability, and especially the cushioning in the Prima is nice, especially for larger individuals. I also love the colorways in the Prima. (I also do love the less weight of the Rise 2 and their cushioning.) Overall, I am very happy with both the Prima and the Rise 2s.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was looking for a high cushioned trainer for easy/recovery runs as I'm just recuperating from injury. After looking at a variety of makes I decided on the Supernova Prima based on my love of all my current and previous Adidas running trainers. They have proved to be fantastic, comfortable, cushioned, great look and exactly what I needed. Ideal for long slow miles or easing back into running after injury.