Adidas Supernova Cushion £69.99

Posted: 12 June 2000

Weight 378g
Evaluation A refreshingly clean and reasonably priced antidote to earlier offerings, the Supernova Cushion is now Adidas’s top-end cushioning shoe. Like the stability version of the Supernova, the Cushion places an emphasis on deep, plush cushioning, with full-forefoot Adiprene Plus.
As its weight suggests, it’s more of a midweight- to big-guy shoe than any of the former Supernovas were (at 310g, the £65 Boston is now the best faster-paced neutral trainer from Adidas). A thick midsole, a big midfoot shank, a broad base of support and a heavily overlaid upper, make it a protective, relatively supportive option.
In short The Supernova Cushion is designed as a plush alternative to the Supernova for runners who don’t need medial support. But because it has a broad base and decent midfoot control, the chances are that many mild overpronators will consider both variations. It’s good for slightly heavier runners, though not the biggest shoe-crushers.
Try it if you liked The original Adidas Ride (£80); Nike Air Structure Triax (£70); New Balance 1020/1021 (£70/£75)

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