Customer Reviews adidas Running Supernova Glide 8

Buy them! I've tried many many different brands and style of shoes. I stuck with these since I noticed that after running I was less sore and had a shorter recovery time. Now, after a couple of years wearing the various editions of the Glide Boost, I can say that it is really great. Perfect, really, for a trainer. The fit is superb (I wear men's 13; in Asics I wear 12 1/2). The longevity of the uppers hasn't been that great, but I'm sure that they easily put in the miles to where a running shoe should be replaced anyway. They are not the fastest shoe, but I don't mind, as it makes for a better workout. When I want the little ego boost I get from fast times, I train in my Adizero Boston, which, btw, is another superb shoe, with only slightly less cushioning in the forefoot; can't tell the difference in the heel. For treadmill I use the Asics Hyperspeed, which is a superb racing shoe if one of the sizes fits you right--the uppers are not stretchy. On race day, I prefer the Addidas Adios, which is a real Ferrari. Just putting them on makes me feel like running. Instead of hype and a bunch of gimmicks, I find that Addidas really understands their craft and makes use of the best technology. Btw, if you have worn normal shoes for most of your life, forget "low drop", it just won't work.

I will now convert to Adidas for my running shoes. I had been a big Asics fan for many years but decided to try Adidas mainly because Asics shoes are getting weirder and weirder in style. I feel these shoes provide better cushioning yet at the same time provide good stability. They are easy to walk in as well, whereas a lot of cushioned running shoes are too soft for walking. I brought these along on a recent vacation and used them to both run and walk, logging up to 12 miles a day. My feet and legs did not feel fatigued at all at the end of the day. I weigh 180 lbs, typically run 12-15 miles a week and use a neutral/cushioned shoe. Like Asics running shoes, I had to go 1/2 size up which was perfect.

Great shoe IMO, good construction and solid Continental tire sole, looks like I'll be wearing these for a long time. I ordered the Medium width and it fit's my slightly narrow foot perfectly. I wore the Nike Pegasus for years but no more after sampling the 32. Adidas has my business now.

Amazing shoe! I was suddenly struck with nerve pain in the ball of my foot, came out of nowhere and I wanted to get rid of it quick. It was incredibly debilitating. Said things to do were; 1) Rest - check, 2) Magnesium salt soak - check, 3) Stretch tight calf - check 4) Break up tight facia tissue on bottom of foot with a tennis ball - check & finally 5) get wide, very cushioned shoes - check! These shoes have helped me rid the nerve pain - I feel like I'm not even wearing shoes when I have these on. I am going to buy a duplicate backup for when these wear out, that IS how much I love these stylish shoes!

This are great shoes for running, the gym and walking around. Very comfortable, supportive and stylish. I would highly recommend these to others!

Bought them for my husband and he loved them. They're super comfortable and are a great looking shoe as bonus! He does have a long narrow foot and Adidas seems like the only shoe that works for him. So if you have a wide foot, these might not work for you.

Just getting back into running and needed a new pair of shoes. I am picky about my running shoes due to having several stress fractures, so i needed something with some cushon, but also not too heavy. The boost material in these shoes is incredible. I have done runs 3 -9 miles in these and havent had any issues with pain or hot spots

My compliments to adidas, Zappos and UPS. First, the shoe. I first wore adidas 50 years ago in HS and college track -- and ever since. My last pair of Supernovas was purchased 15 years ago and they were past broken down, but I couldn't part with them. These, however, are even better in comfort, including fit and cushioning, and looks. Zappos and UPS make it nearly instant and reliable. Great work.

Great running / exercising shoes! Very comfortable and stylish. Length runs a full size larger than normal though. I usually wear 13's, but I had to return them and get size 12.

Excellent shoe for workout and casual wear! Lightweight with a lot of cushion and support, very comfortable. I have a little bit of a wide foot (E width)and have found that with Adidas and Puma, I need a 12.5, which is not always available. For comparative purposes, in Nike, Saucony, and Asics, I can wear a 12. Glad this awesome shoe came in a 12.5, which is why it worked out for me. Also, I really love the light grey colorway with jeans, cool and laid back look.

They're OK. I don't love them like I hoped I would. I keep going back to my Brooks Ghost. Here's my not-very-scientific thoughts: These are really "bouncy" inside and really flat outside. Brooks are the opposite. The outsole is wearing out faster than I thought for the price. Maybe its just me. I can run in them but, I find them to be uninspiring. I just plod along. I wanted these to be my go-to running shoes but they will remain my back-ups. They're a great recovery shoe too after long distance runs or between relay legs. Love the Navy/Orange combination!! I'm a big Syracuse fan.

PAINFUL! I had 2 pairs of the glide boost 6. Ran marathons in them. Cannot run anymore, but just walk the dog a few miles a day. Purchased these so I would bounce and float all around the neighborhood, but how wrong that turned out to be. After wearing for less then 5 weeks, the wear on the sole is terrible and my feet are a mess. They a definitively narrower than previous models. Look great, but now cannot wear them due to how uncomfortable they are. Bore Betsy the Beagle will now not get her 3 mile walks until I can find some sneakers worthy of the challenge - which for $130, you would of thought these would have done the job!