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adidas Supernova Rise vs adidas Adizero Boston 12
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adidas Supernova Rise
adidas Adizero Boston 12
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Weight292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop10.2 mm
PlateNone
Weight265.3 g (9.36 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop7.7 mm
PlateFiberglass Rods
Variants
- Supernova Rise (Better Scarlet/Core Black/Green Spar - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Core Black/Grey Five/Green Spark - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Green Spark/Wonder Blue/Lucid Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Grey/Silver Metallic/Dash Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Halo Blue/Zero Met - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Orbit Grey/Grey/Team Royal Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Sandy Pink/Dash Grey/Pink Spark - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Semi Flash Aqua/Cobalt Blue/Blue Spark Met - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (White/Black/Zero Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Crystal White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Crystal White/Lucid Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Lucid Blue/Flash Aqua - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Wonder Beige/Orbit Grey/Zero Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/White/Carbon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/Zero Metallic/Spark - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/Zero Metallic/Spark - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Blue Spark/Zero Metallic/Cobalt Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Cloud White/Aurora Met./Solar Red - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Cobalt Blue/Zero Metallic/Lucid Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Core Black/Cloud White/Carbon - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Dash Grey/Lucid Red/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Preloved Ink/Zero Metallic/Aurora Ink - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Sandy Pink/Aurora Met./Solar Red - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Silver Violet/Cloud White/Silver Daw - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (White/Dark Blue/Pure Ruby - (Men - US 9))
Our Verdict
adidas Supernova Rise
adidas Adizero Boston 12
The adidas Supernova Rise and adidas Adizero Boston 12 occupy different spots within the adidas lineup. The Boston 12 is a more premium trainer that incorporates fiberglass ENERGYRODS for extra stability and a mix of EVA and more premium TPEE foam. It's a lighter shoe that's designed for mid to long-distance training. On the other hand, the Supernova Rise is designed to be an all-arounder, with a softer heel and a more energetic ride for faster paces.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.6
6.7
Plate
None
Fiberglass Rods
Weight
4.6
5.7
Heel Energy Return
7.5
5.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.6
5.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
292.5 g (10.32 oz)
265.3 g (9.36 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
35.0 mm
36.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.8 mm
28.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
7.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
7.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
86 mm (3.4")
83 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
73 mm (2.9")
68 mm (2.7")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
114 mm (4.5")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
272 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
93 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
Fiberglass Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.5
5.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
82.9%
77.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.6
7.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.3%
82.1%
Heel Cushioning
6.2
5.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.00 J
0.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.98 J
2.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.33 J
5.26 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.4
4.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.86 J
0.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.29 J
2.36 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
3.76 J
4.27 J
Heel Firmness
7.9
8.2
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.1 N/mm
48.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
67.7 N/mm
68.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
95.8 N/mm
94.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.3
9.1
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
49.1 N/mm
55.4 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
94.3 N/mm
84.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
152.5 N/mm
118.4 N/mm
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