//
Photo shows one example colourway
Supernova Rise 2
★ 90d low Tracked daily
Where to buy
Today's tracked prices
- 01Profeet8d ago£38.97£130.00−70%
- 02MandM3d ago£49.99£130.00−62%
- 03MandMDEAL1d ago£54.99£130.00−58%
- 04SportsShoes3d ago£64.99£130.00−50%
- 05Secret SalesLIVE£75.99£130.00−42%
- 06Secret SalesLIVE£81.22£130.00−38%
- 07HouseOfFraserLIVE£82.80£130.00−36%
- 08SportsdirectLIVE£89.92£130.00−31%
- 09DirectSportsLIVE£90.95£130.00−30%
- 10Amazon10d ago£105.44£130.00−19%
- 11Go OutdoorsLIVE£130.00
- 12Run ActiveLIVE£130.00
- 13LovellLIVE£130.00
- 14Run ActiveLIVE£130.00
- 15Go OutdoorsLIVE£130.00
Tracked daily
Price history
Expert review
Our verdict
The Supernova Rise 2 is adidas playing it safe, and mostly getting it right. This is a cushioned neutral daily training shoe built for the miles most of us actually run: easy days, steady runs, the odd long one. It is not fast and it does not pretend to be. At 277g it sits on the heavier side of the daily trainer class, so if you want pop and turnover you will look elsewhere. What you get instead is a soft, forgiving ride with a stable, planted feel that shrugs off tired legs. The 10mm drop is traditional and suits heel strikers well. We rate it as a comfort-first workhorse rather than a do-everything running shoe. If your week is mostly relaxed mileage and you value a dependable, plush trainer over a lively one, it earns its place. Runners chasing tempo work will want a lighter shoe, and the newer Supernova Rise 3 is worth a look if you want the latest version.
Key features
- Cushioned neutral midsoleSoaks up impact on easy and long runs so your legs stay fresher over a training week
- 10mm heel-to-toe dropSuits heel strikers and gives a familiar, comfortable transition underfoot
- Planted, supportive platformKeeps the soft ride feeling stable and tracking straight even when your form fades
- Secure everyday upperWraps the midfoot snugly and holds the heel down without needing a break-in period
- Durable outsoleStands up to high daily mileage so the shoe lasts a full training block
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- Neutral runners who want a soft, dependable daily trainer for easy mileage
- Heel strikers who suit a traditional 10mm drop
- Runners logging long, relaxed miles who value comfort over speed
- Anyone wanting one durable workhorse shoe for their everyday running
Who should not buy it
Good to know
Extra information
Fit & sizing
The Supernova Rise 2 fits true to size for most runners, so order your normal adidas number and you should be fine. The fit is a standard medium width: secure through the midfoot without feeling tight, and there is enough room in the toe box for everyday running without it being sloppy. The heel hold is a strong point, with a padded collar that locks the rearfoot down and keeps you from sliding on longer efforts. Wider feet may find it a touch snug across the forefoot on hot, swollen days, though it is not a narrow shoe by any means. If you are between sizes or plan to run high mileage in warm weather, going half a size up is a sensible call. For a genuinely roomier daily option, the Brooks Ghost 17 runs a little more generous. Lockdown overall is reliable straight out of the box with no real break-in needed.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
The ride here is soft and cushioned rather than snappy. Land and the midsole absorbs the impact with a gentle, forgiving feel that suits easy and steady paces best. There is a mild sense of guidance underfoot that keeps everything tracking straight, which helps when your form starts to fade late in a run. Push the pace and the shoe shows its limits: the weight and the cushioned, protective build mean it does not want to turn over quickly, and tempo efforts feel like hard work. That is fine, because this shoe is not built for speed. Hold it at a relaxed rhythm and it feels smooth and unbothered mile after mile. This is a trainer you forget about and just log the miles in.
Cushioning
Cushioning is the whole point of the Supernova Rise 2, and there is plenty of it. The midsole leans soft and protective, taking the sting out of hard pavement and staying comfortable well into a long run. It is the kind of cushioning that rewards higher mileage and tired legs rather than fast turnover. You get impact protection without the bottomless, unstable feel that some max-cushion shoes suffer from, so it stays planted underfoot. Heel strikers in particular will appreciate the generous rearfoot cushioning paired with the 10mm drop. If you want a firmer, more responsive ride you will find this too plush, but for daily comfort it delivers. Durability from the outsole is solid, so the cushioning should hold up over a normal training block.
Stability
adidas builds the Supernova Rise 2 as a neutral shoe, and that is how it should be treated: it has no medial post and is not a stability shoe. That said, the ride feels more planted and settled than the soft cushioning alone would suggest, thanks to a broad, supportive platform and a hint of built-in guidance that keeps your foot tracking cleanly. For neutral runners who like a little inherent steadiness underfoot, that is a nice bonus, especially on long runs when form gets loose. Mild overpronators may find it accommodating enough for easy mileage. Runners who genuinely need pronation control, though, should treat this as neutral only and look at a dedicated stability shoe instead. Do not mistake the planted feel for real support.
Honest reviews by runners
Reviews
No reviews yet, be the first to review this shoe.
Sign in to write a review.
Common questions
FAQ
The numbers
Specifications
Keep looking
