adidas Men's Supernova Glide 5 Running Shoes Review

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Background: I have tried two variants of Asics shoes, a Saucony Triumph, and some other styles of Adidas shoes. I used to like the Adidas Adistar and bought a few pair at the store when they were on closeout. Those lasted me for a couple of years of off and on running with over 400 miles on each. When it was time for a new shoe, I bought the Adidas Ride 4 (which was supposed to be the same as the Adistar) and the Supernova Glide 4 shoes which were significantly cheaper. The Ride felt more comfortable in the store, but when I am running, the Glides just flow so smoothly. My gait feels natural and I never feel like I am clomping which I have had at times with all of my previous shoes.

In the spring I bought a pair of Glide 5 shoes hoping that they did not change it much, and I feel that both shoes run pretty much the same. I love these shoes. My Glide 4 shoes are now above 350 miles so it is getting near time to retire them. I typically cycle between 2-3 pairs of shoes and was running 25-30 miles a week until the last 8 weeks or so when I started training for a marathon and now am doing 35-40 miles a week. The last few weeks I have been using the Glide 4 and Glide 5 almost exclusively. My legs feel better after my runs with these shoes and my injuries have improved significantly. The Glide 4's are doing really well at high mileage and the Glide 5's have a bit over 100 miles on them now and going strong. My brother also bought a pair of the Glide 5 shoes and likes them a lot also. The longevity of my Adidas shoes has been excellent, and I expect that to continue with these shoes. It really is hard to explain why these shoes are so good, other than that they let me just run and run smoothly. My stride feels better in these shoes than any other shoe I have worn. I don't get blisters (even with 20 mile runs), and the cushioning feels about as good as it can be. I am planning to go out and get another couple pair now that I have verified (over the first 100 miles) that I like the 5 version as much as the 4.

Despite my high praise for these shoes, I still highly recommend you get fitted and try them on in an actual running store. Each person has different requirements in shoes and it is really a personal preference thing. If you need a neutral shoe with decent cushioning, make sure you give these a try.

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I got this shoe in a different color, but they are outstanding! They do a fantastic job cushioning my feet, which has led to no knee or foot pain after running. Unless you know precisely what you're looking for, I wouldn't buy shoes sight unseen without getting properly fitted at a running store. It makes such a dramatic difference, much more than the few dollars you'll save online.

July 2013 update:

They were initially fantastic, but they literally fell apart within a few months under light use. Extremely disappointing. Sent an email to customer service, initially responded, but then blew me off. I would avoid Adidas running shoes like the plague. I don't expect shoes to last forever, but to fall apart as these did is stunning.

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Love the shoes! Great fit and exactly what was expected! The fit was spot on and I got exactly what was ordered.

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