Most running shoe nerds obsess over speed, propulsion, carbon plates and podium times, but Adidas took a different approach with its latest footwear.
A new global study commissioned by the brand shows 70% of runners agree the best part of a run is simply finishing it.
That insight sparked the creation of the success of the Supernova Rise 2 and Supernova Glide, two everyday trainers engineered to make running feel better from the very first step instead of just the last one.
The Rise 3 arrives as the latest evolution of one of the company's most-loved cushioned trainers.
It introduces a full-length Dreamstrike+ midsole that’s 5% lighter, 20% softer, and packed with 16% more foam than before, creating a bouncier, smoother feel for easy runs, long-mile days and everything in between.
It’s topped with a new Primeweave upper that, according to Adidas, adapts to the foot and reduces weight, backed by a LIGHTTRAXION outsole that uses anatomical, rod-like sculpting to smooth transitions and improve grip over changing surfaces.
Strange anatomy lessons
Adidas says it tested the shoe with gender parity, resulting in a women-specific last with a refined heel bevel, adjusted arch position and a sockliner with extra foam under the arch.
The Supernova Glide lands as the softer, more straightforward all-rounder model of the two.
It uses a dual-foam midsole with Dreamstrike Glow for a plush step-in feel, paired with an engineered mesh upper and a clear full-length rubber outsole for stability and grip.
Adidas positions the Glide as the dependable everyday trainer for runs up to 21km.
Both shoes launch globally on 4 December in a Lucid Coral and Clear Orange colourway for men and women, with more colours coming in early 2026. Prices are €150 / $140 (~£131 / AU$265) for the Supernova Rise 3 and €130 / $130 (~£114 / AU$230) for the Supernova Glide.
