adidasSupernova Solution 2Stability87/100 · 1 review
adidasSupernova Solution 3Stability88/100 · 2 reviewsWhich should you buy?
Choose the Supernova Solution 2 if you find it at a good discount and it already suits you.
Choose the Supernova Solution 3 if you want the latest version and its updates.
The Supernova Solution 2 is 20 g lighter than the Supernova Solution 3.
Side by side
| Spec | Supernova Solution 2adidas | Supernova Solution 3adidas |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 87/100 (1 review) | 88/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Stability | Stability |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 261 g | 281 g |
| Heel stack | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced | Balanced |
| Bounce | Lively | Calm |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Stability / support | Stability / support |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard | standard |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £130 | £130 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
The reviews comparedRunRepeat's Carlos Sánchez found the adidas Supernova Solution 2 lively and bouncy for a stability shoe, though its forefoot cushioning is thin and the heel flare awkward. He and Doctors of Running's Matt Klein judged the adidas Supernova Solution 3 heavier and firmer, but Klein and Road Trail Run's Matt Kolat praised its clear medial support, smooth rocker and strong grip.
Supernova Solution 2
- Lively, bouncy foam for a stability shoe
- Roomy fit and good durability
- Strong value
- Thin forefoot cushioning
- Awkward heel flare
Scores from RunRepeat.
Supernova Solution 3
- Clear, effective medial support without feeling clunky
- Excellent traction and outsole durability
- Smooth rocker for steady daily runs
- Heavier and firmer than the Solution 2
- Upper runs warm with little ventilation
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
adidas Supernova Solution 3: Adds a firmer medial post (Guide Your Ride) for noticeably more support, switches to Dreamstrike+ foam and a Primeweave upper, gains a little stack and weight, and keeps the same price.
About each shoe
About the Supernova Solution 3
Where the Supernova Rise 3 is neutral, the Supernova Solution 3 is the stability model of adidas's everyday road range, listed for daily running, jogging, walking and all-day wear. It replaces the Supernova Solution 2 and adds adidas's Guide Your Ride support, which brings a firmer medial post.
The rest of the package is shared with its neutral sibling, the Supernova Rise 3: a Dreamstrike+ foam midsole, a woven Primeweave upper and LIGHTTRAXION rubber, which adidas uses to reduce its reliance on Continental compounds. The midsole is shaped with a moderate rocker.
The Solution 3 has a 10 mm drop, higher than the Rise 3's 8 mm, and 281 g in a men's UK 8.5. It comes in a standard fitting only, and it is the only shoe in the current adidas road line-up with a dedicated support system.
Specs and features from runrepeat.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Supernova Solution 2 vs Supernova Solution 3
In short
The adidas Supernova Solution 3 replaced the adidas Supernova Solution 2. What's new: Adds a firmer medial post (Guide Your Ride) for noticeably more support, switches to Dreamstrike+ foam and a Primeweave upper, gains a little stack and weight, and keeps the same price.
- Better reviewedSupernova Solution 3
- LighterSupernova Solution 2
- BouncierSupernova Solution 2
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