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Adidas Made Its Most Comfortable Running Shoes Even Better

Adidas's latest addition to its comfort-focused Supernova franchise is 4% lighter than predecessor.

Michael Ehrlich

A detailed look at the adidas Supernova Rise 2.
A detailed look at the adidas Supernova Rise 2. / adidas

With running shoes taking on new roles as comfort and fashion statements on and off the track and trails, adidas has revealed their latest addition to their Supernova franchise.

Built for everyday running, the redesigned Supernova Rise 2 provides even more comfort than its award-winning predecessor.

The Supernova Rise 2's refined upper allows the shoe to be 4% lighter than the original version, thanks to an updated engineered outer mesh and a streamlined heel pillow.

The adidas Supernova Rise 2 launches in an "Orbit Grey" colorway for men and "Wonder Quartz" colorway for women for $140 globally on Tuesday, December 3 via adidas.com/running-shoes.

The latest iteration also introduces a new and improved heel construction which incorporates a refined foam collar for enhanced support and comfort. Support rods that make smooth the definition of transitions. while a mesh upper to give you a breath of fresh air.

The performance model boasts a full length of Dreamstrike+ foam - which was first introduced in 20023 - with an updated formula provides even more comfort than the Supernova Rise while a rubber ADIWEAR outsole allows for more traction on the road.

“We wanted to bring everything our running community loved about its predecessor while adding new features that double down on the franchise’s comfort-driven goal," said JT Newcomb, adidas Running Footwear’s Category Director.

Newcomb continued, "The revamped upper and reduced weight make the Supernova Rise 2 the perfect choice for daily runs, mile after mile.”

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Michael Ehrlich
MICHAEL EHRLICH

Michael Ehrlich is a seasoned sports marketing executive with experience across the global sports brand, athlete representation, media and education sides of the business. The Founder and CEO of Playbook Marketing, Ehrlich consults with brands on all things NIL and athlete partnerships, advises student-athletes on their personal brand building endeavors and is an adjunct professor at his alma mater, the University of Southern California where he teaches a course on athlete communications and marketing. As a writer, his previous bylines include Boardroom, Business of College Sports, DIME Magazine and UPROXX, among others. You can follow him across social media at @MichaelEhrlich and reach out via michael@playbook-marketing.com

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