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Trail Running Shoes
- Best trail-running shoe Brooks Cascadia 4 *Est. $100
- Budget trail-running shoe New Balance 840 *Est. $85
- Motion-control trail running shoe Adidas Supernova Riot *Est. $100
- Green trail running shoe END Stumptown 12 oz *Est. $85
- Waterproof trail running shoe Salomon XT Wings GTX *Est. $160
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Motion-control trail running shoe
- Serious stability for overpronators
- Spacious toebox
- Good traction uphill and downhill
- Lack of padding in the tongue causes irritation
- Some runners can feel rocks underfoot
- Heavy
Buy from Zappos.comApril 2009. The Adidas Supernova Riot receives good reviews from fitness publications that recommend this motion-control trail-running shoe for overpronators and large runners. Reviewers find that this heavy shoe provides good cushioning in the heel, with stable traction on all types of terrain, and it receives high marks for comfort and fit. Several reviewers also praise the spacious toebox. Some testers think the tongue could use more padding and others think this highly cushioned shoe is too soft, saying they can easily feel rocks and branches underfoot on the trail. Most reviews note that runners with efficient biomechanics who don't need motion control will find this shoe too heavy and soft; for these runners, reviewers recommend the lightweight New Balance 840 (*est. $85).
There's no shortage of reviews on the Adidas Supernova Riot. The best reviews come from Runner's World, Trail Runner and Outside magazine, which evaluate this trail-running shoe based on wear-tester feedback. Fitness magazine also provides a useful, if short, review. Consumer feedback is harder to come by, but both Zappos.com and RoadRunnerSports.com include a handful of owner-written reviews.
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1. Runner's WorldDetails/Subscribe
Testers for Runner's World are impressed with the Adidas Supernova Riot's stability, and lab tests show that Adidas has improved the heel cushioning from the previous version. On a negative note, some testers find the shoe too soft.
Review: Adidas Supernova Riot, Warren Greene and Ray Fredericksen, M.S., Oct. 2008
2. Outside MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Outside magazine evaluates 11 new trail-running shoes, and deems the Adidas Supernova Riot a Killer Value. Outside's editors recommend it for packed trails, and testers like the serious cushioning, although narrow-footed runners find the fit too wide.
Review: Adidas Supernova Riot, Lisa Jhung, Winter 2009
3. Running TimesDetails/Subscribe
Running Times doesn't make any picks in its reviews, but Chase recommends the Adidas Supernova Riot for runners who need stability. The Supernova Riot earns accolades from testers who find it performs well on trails and provides lots of cushioning.
Review: Trail Shoe: Adidas Supernova Trail Riot, Adam W. Chase, Dec. 2008
4. Trail Runner MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Trail Runner tests 13 trail-running shoes and finds the Adidas Supernova Riot to be a good all-around shoe, with testers liking the forefoot protection, motion control and roomy toebox. On the negative side, testers find the shoelaces rub the top of the foot due to insufficient padding in the tongue.
Review: Happy Feet -- October 2008, Michael Benge and Elinor Fish, Oct. 2008
5. Fitness MagazineDetails/Subscribe
In a very brief review, Fitness magazine calls the Adidas Supernova Riot one of the best shoes for cross-country running. Fitness likes the cushioning and toebox protection.
Review: The Best Sneakers for Cross-Country Running, Alice Oglethorpe and Marianne Magno
6. Zappos.com
The women's version of the Adidas Supernova Riot gets above-average ratings in 10 owner-written reviews at Zappos.com. Even though some reviewers use these shoes for purposes other than running (like walking or for work), a majority highlights the cushioning, traction and stability.
Review: Adidas Running Supernova Riot W, Contributors to Zappos.com
While the Adidas Supernova Riot hasn't attracted much feedback on Road Runner Sports, the owner-written reviews confirm much of what is said in other professional reviews. In particular, owners rave about the comfort and cushioning, but find that the tongue needs more padding to prevent the laces from rubbing the top of the foot.
Review: Men's Adidas Supernova Riot, Contributors to RoadRunnerSports.com
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