Monday, January 25, 2016

Shoe Review - Adidas Supernova Glide Boost 7


I have had these shoes about 2 months now, and put on easily 250+ miles.  My review is as follows:

I have long been a fan of Adidas, in particular their Supernova line of shoes.  These shoes tend to be great workhorses, lasting for many many miles, with plush cushioning.  They have vastly improved over the years, as I remember one early pair, around 1999-2000, had terrible wear, the sole pretty much disintegrated.  Not any more.

I have now put more than 250 miles on this current pair, with a previous pair (the glide 6) still having a bit of oomph even though I have kicked the crap out of it after north of 600 miles in the fall.

What I like about the shoe:

  1. The upper - It is roomy, has a gusseted tongue, which allows for good fit and proper maintaining of tightness throughout shorter and long runs.  Welded overlays and an inner and outer material give it some heft to stand up to the elements.  This may have some downside in the hot summer.  
  2. The outsole - Made of continental rubber, the outsole continues to last, only now starting to show some wear, but nothing concerning.  Has pretty good grip in the wet as well.
  3. Responsive ride - while some of the plush cushioning has been replaced by the more responsive boost technology, i think it is pretty well balanced.  I have been able to get up to and past marathon pace during long runs, (around 6:30/mile), and it has held up pretty well.  
What I dislike:
  1. Weight - at 10.7 ounces, it is a bit heavy for my liking, but this said, the responsiveness does allow for a good transition to a tempo/racing shoe when the time is right.  Put on the racing shoes after these, and you feel like you are flying.
  2. Moisture control - Having run in the rain a few times, these get pretty wet and heavy, offering little in the way of drainage.

Other details:
Drop - 9mm
Weight - 10.7ounces
Price - $160CDN ( though they often go on sale, currently around $100 which is good value for the long last)

These will continue to be a go to for me.  Having run in almost every brand, Adidas have consistently provided me with the least injury time, and hence continue to be one of my frequent shoes.  Probably this has to do with the last, stack height and cushioning being the most suitable for my stride and strike, but it continues to make sense for me.  

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