{"id":46605,"date":"2024-07-03T04:46:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T08:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=46605"},"modified":"2024-07-05T02:42:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T06:42:37","slug":"adidas-supernova-prima-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/adidas-supernova-prima-review\/","title":"Adidas Supernova Prima Review","author":95,"featured_media":46624,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[240],"shoes_type":[234,781],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"5","cons":"2","verdict":"The Adidas Supernova Prima is an excellent max-cushioned trainer which excels in versatility. It\u2019s suitable for distances up to a marathon and it has soft, structured Support Rods on its outsole for stability and efficiency. Its thick Dreamstrike+ midsole returns a good amount of energy and shock dampening while its soft outsole adds a level of dynamism rarely felt in max-cushioned trainers. ","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"Adidas Supernova Prima , Adidas running shoes review, best Adidas running shoes, Cushioning running shoes,","description":"The Adidas Supernova Prima is an excellent max-cushioned trainer which excels in versatility. It\u2019s suitable for distances up to a marathon and it has soft, structured Support Rods on its outsole for stability and efficiency. Its thick Dreamstrike+ midsole returns a good amount of energy and shock dampening while its soft outsole adds a level of dynamism rarely felt in max-cushioned trainers. ","professional_image":"46623","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":["daily_training"],"_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_46612\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nFor a very, very long time, Adidas has not had a decent max-cushioned trainer. The Ultraboost<\/a> is a heavy, firm and clunky Adidas maximalist trainer. It doesn\u2019t feel energetic and it\u2019s not fun to run in. Its downfall is its Boost midsole which used to be good (8 years ago) but feels antiquated today.\r\n\r\nWhen I reviewed the Ultraboost Light last year, it was one of the lowest scoring shoes of the entire year. It was the firmest Ultraboost I had tested and it felt like bricks on my feet. I couldn\u2019t wait to get my 80 kilometres in it and finish the review. \r\n\r\nAdidas has some great midsole foams in their arsenal. Lightstrike Pro is arguably the most explosive on the market in terms of energy return while Dreamstrike+ is a new-age foam which strikes a great balance of durability and comfort. \r\n\r\nThe Supernova Prima is the new maximalist trainer within the Supernova range<\/strong>. Other trainers in the range include the Supernova Rise<\/a>, the Supernova Solution<\/a> and the Stride. All of them feature Adidas\u2019 new Dreamstrike+, PEBA-based midsole foam.\r\n\r\nAdidas states that the Supernova Prima is their most comfortable running shoe to date and advertises that it has 13% more Dreamstrike+ super foam than the Supernova Rise. It\u2019s built for maximum comfort. \r\n\r\nI was pleasantly surprised by the Supernova Rise when I reviewed it last year<\/a>. I found it to be really versatile and I said that it was the best Adidas trainer to come out in years. It can compete with the other top, mid-range, neutral daily trainers in its category. \r\n\r\nThe Supernova Prima weighs 10.2 oz (290 g) with stack heights of 38 mm and 30 mm. To put that into perspective, the Ultraboost Light weighs 10.5 oz (299 g) with much lower stack heights of 30mm and 20 mm. The Prima costs $160, a competitive price for a max-cushioned trainer. \r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"[caption id=\"attachment_46618\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\nFollowing in the footsteps of the Supernova Rise, the Prima is another excellent trainer from Adidas and one that I always look forward to running in. Adidas finally has a decent max-cushioned trainer which is a much better alternative to the Ultraboost. \r\n\r\nI would still really like to see an Adidas max-cushioned trainer with a pure Lightstrike Pro midsole. The upcoming Adidas Adistar BYD is a maximalist trainer with a top layer of Lightstrike Pro. It will be interesting to see how energetic its ride is.\r\n\r\nIn the Supernova family, I prefer the Prima to the Rise<\/strong> because I enjoy that extra cushioning and softness which provides more comfort. The Prima only weighs 0.4 oz (11 g) more than the Rise but it has 2 mm extra foam in the heel and 4 mm extra in the forefoot. \r\n\r\nThe Saucony Triumph<\/a> used to be a great all-rounder but with the new Triumph 22 being only good for easy runs, the Supernova Prima is now the King of Versatility in the max-cushioned trainer category<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nThe forefoot rocker and the firmer ride of the Prima make it much easier to pick up the pace than the Triumph. \r\n","model":"Supernova Prima","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"If you enjoy the Supernova Rise but you find it too firm or not cushioned enough, the Prima is a great option. \r\nIf you\u2019re looking for a highly cushioned trainer that can handle a wide range of paces, the Supernova Prima is also a good option. \r\n","pros_0_pro_line":"Good versatility for a max-cushioned trainer","_pros_0_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_1_pro_line":"Very stable for such a thick 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I was impressed with how versatile it felt. Even though it was a recovery run, I felt like it could shift up gears quite easily. \r\n\r\nI enjoyed how smooth the ride felt and how padded the landings felt, a similar feeling to the Hoka Mach 4 & 5. This is due to the soft outsole and the absence of thick, hard rubber on it. \r\n\r\nThe shoe that it unsurprisingly reminded me of was the Supernova Rise. The Prima just felt softer, more cushy with less ground feel. \r\n","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46606\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s not a prerequisite for a max-cushioned trainer to be versatile but a high degree of versatility is a bonus. The Supernova Prima is surprisingly versatile considering its weight and its stack height<\/strong>. It feels great when I\u2019m doing super slow runs above 6 minutes per kilometre as well as faster paces below 5 minutes per kilometre. This wide range is due to its lively ride character. \r\n\r\nDreamstrike+ isn\u2019t the softest midsole foam on the market but the PEBA in it really dials up the energy return. As a max-cushioned trainer, I find the Supernova Prima more energetic than competitors<\/strong> like the Triumph 22<\/a>, Nimbus 26<\/a>, and Glycerin 21<\/a>. The Triumph 22 also has PEBA in it but it delivers a plusher, more relaxed ride than the Prima. \r\n\r\nMy favourite thing about the Prima is how dynamic the ride feels. It feels like a shoe that can do everything. The midsole isn\u2019t mushy so you don\u2019t feel like you are losing energy during transitions which is the case with some max-cushioned trainers. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46620\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are 2 large cutouts in the strobel lining of the Prima, underneath the insole: 1 in the heel and 1 in the forefoot where the ball of your foot lands. This is a design cue which we\u2019ve seen in a number of Adidas trainers. The purpose of these cutouts is to give your feet direct access to the foam to make the ride softer.\r\n\r\nThe bottom-loaded Support Rods are slightly firmer than the ones in the Supernova Rise. This makes the forefoot stiffer which in turn makes the forefoot rocker more prominent. The rocker helps with efficiency, especially during long runs. The Support Rods also aid in stability. \r\n\r\nThe Prima is incredibly stable for such a tall shoe. This is due to its base being wide and the density of its midsole which doesn\u2019t cause it to collapse inwards or outwards during the loading process. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46608\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Support Rods also form part of the outsole. This delivers soft, padded landings with more ground feel than trainers with thick, hard rubber outsoles. Durability is a little bit lower on these areas of the outsole. \r\n\r\nTraction is fine on dry surfaces but when it rains, the outsole feels slippery because it\u2019s flat and smooth. \r\n","_sole_unit":"field_6313305d53bc4","custom_fields":{"model":"Supernova Prima","cons":[{"cons_line":"Firmer than you\u2019d expect from a max-cushioned trainer"},{"cons_line":"Upper could be more breathable "}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"Good versatility for a max-cushioned trainer"},{"pro_line":"Very stable for such a thick midsole"},{"pro_line":"Super smooth ride transitions"},{"pro_line":"Deeply cushioned ride"},{"pro_line":"Gentle forefoot rocker"}],"vote":"8","weight_oz":"10.2","heel_drop_mm":"8","heel_mm":"38","toe_mm":"30","purchased_from_name":"adidas","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/adidas.njih.net\/vN7qXv","comfort":"8","build_quality":"8","upper_rate":"7","sole_unit_rate":"8","landing":"8","transition":"8","toe_off":"8","traction":"6","durability":"7","value_price":"8","who_is_it_for":"If you enjoy the Supernova Rise but you find it too firm or not cushioned enough, the Prima is a great option. \r\nIf you\u2019re looking for a highly cushioned trainer that can handle a wide range of paces, the Supernova Prima is also a good option. \r\n","verdict":"The Adidas Supernova Prima is an excellent max-cushioned trainer which excels in versatility. It\u2019s suitable for distances up to a marathon and it has soft, structured Support Rods on its outsole for stability and efficiency. Its thick Dreamstrike+ midsole returns a good amount of energy and shock dampening while its soft outsole adds a level of dynamism rarely felt in max-cushioned trainers. ","who_should_buy_it":"

If you enjoy the Supernova Rise but you find it too firm or not cushioned enough, the Prima is a great option.
\nIf you\u2019re looking for a highly cushioned trainer that can handle a wide range of paces, the Supernova Prima is also a good option. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

If you\u2019re looking for a really squishy max-cushioned trainer, the Supernova Prima will not satisfy you.
\nIf you enjoy trainers with a very flexible forefoot, you should give the Supernova Prima a miss. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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