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expired Posted by idk_then | Staff • Last Tuesday
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adidas Men's Supernova Prima Running Shoes (2 Colors)
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Im trying to figure out how you were convinced otherwise, but I would rely on empirical real world results...
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The Prima is essentially a HOKA Mach 6 with the same fragile upper fabric but with markedly worse outsole durability. If my money was at stake I would aim higher than either of these shoe models.
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The Prima is essentially a HOKA Mach 6 with the same fragile upper fabric but with markedly worse outsole durability. If my money was at stake I would aim higher than either of these shoe models.
Agreed. The ultraboost 5 is a better deal for $64 a few days ago.
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The Prima is essentially a HOKA Mach 6 with the same fragile upper fabric but with markedly worse outsole durability. If my money was at stake I would aim higher than either of these shoe models.
Just checked those Hokas and these are markedly better, especially on the outsole AND up top in comfort. I've had the middle tier supernova & these to rotate for the past 6 months, and these have been almost heavenly in feel and keeping me motivated. Would by more as I run a 10k 3 times a week, but dont need them [yet] because these shoes have not lost their fantastic support or fallen apart on me.
Im trying to figure out how you were convinced otherwise, but I would rely on empirical real world results...
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Im trying to figure out how you were convinced otherwise, but I would rely on empirical real world results...
This is the video of the failed Dremel test:
The outsole rubber is 2.2mm thick and the short abrasion lab test resulted in a disconcerting loss of 2.1mm of rubber material. The damage is so extensive that the underlying EVA foam is actually exposed:
The lining in the upper in high friction areas such as the heel also failed the Dremel testing:
Runrepeat gave the Prima its lowest rating for upper durability, 1/5:
High quality shoes manufactured with better materials will pass these tests. For outsole durability I suggest filtering for shoe models that have at least a 2:1 ratio of pre-Dremel test rubber thickness to post test thickness. For example, the Asics Novablast 5 has an outsole durability ratio of 3.66. The Novablast held up well to the Dremel test, losing just 0.9mm in depth. Asics was also more generous in terms of outsole protection, offering 3.3mm in thickness vs Adidas's 2.2mm for the Prima.
When I shop for shoes I think its important to factor in durability when assessing the value proposition of a shoe at a given price.
The 5x deal? Good price but I didn't dig the colors that were on sale. Holding out for a neutral color way.
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I was on reddit earlier reading some impressions on the Rise and the common thread is that the Dreamstrike+ midsole is meh. I haven't tried the Rose 1/2 or the Prima but people who have report that the PEBA based Dreamstrike+ lacks the energy return of other PEBA foams such as Saucony's PWRRUN PB and that it feels somewhat dead. The editorial comments at Runrepeat also echo this criticism with the Rise midsole. Dreamstrike+ is a letdown for anyone expecting superior performance compared to EVA.
I avoid shoes like the firm and rigid Boston 12. For roads and sidewalks my knees appreciate to a softer, but not too soft, midsole to even out the slope of the canted surface.
Unfortunately, Adidas is not discounting their better shoes like the AP4 or EVOSL. The recent $180 sale on the PX2 was just luke warm. It looks like their just clearing out old stock in the budget models.