adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Supernova Rise 3

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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adidas Adizero Evo SL
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Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Evo SL

adidas Supernova Rise 3

The adidas Adizero Evo SL and adidas Supernova Rise 3 fill different roles within a rotation. The Supernova Rise 3 is the more classic daily trainer, offering a stable, grounded feel that works best for short, easy miles and relaxed running. The Adizero Evo SL is an uptempo trainer, using a partial plastic shank and a more energetic midsole that absorbs and returns more energy, making it far more responsive when you pick up the pace. That more premium foam also gives it a slightly more chaotic feel during easy runs, where it doesn't feel as calm or predictable as the Supernova Rise 3.

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Variants

  • Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))
  • Supernova Rise 3 (Aurora Onix/Silver Metallic/Lucid Orange - (Men - US 9))
  • Supernova Rise 3 (Black/White/Black - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.7
5.5

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.2 mm
25.3 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.4
6.6

Weight  

7.5
5.8

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
5.3

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
34.9 mm

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
None

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.5
5.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Right Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Left Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

220.0 g (7.76 oz)
265.9 g (9.38 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Stack Height Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.9 mm
34.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.2 mm
25.3 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.7 mm
9.6 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
adidas Supernova Rise 3 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

84 mm (3.3")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.27
2.72

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.77
4.62

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
adidas Supernova Rise 3 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

7.6
9.6

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Width Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.085")
2.2 mm (0.087")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-6.4 mm (-0.253")
0.3 mm (0.010")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.5
8.5

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Height Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.1 mm (-0.081")
-2.0 mm (-0.080")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.5
5.6

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Arch Fit Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.6 mm (-0.103")
-6.2 mm (-0.244")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Toe Clearance Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Other Features Photo
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
5.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
adidas Supernova Rise 3 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

81.4%
72.3%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.4
6.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Energy Return
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.3%
74.7%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.0
7.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Cushioning Picture
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
adidas Supernova Rise 3 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.46 J
3.26 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.03 J
8.93 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.07 J
15.16 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.1
6.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
adidas Supernova Rise 3 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.16 J
4.16 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.87 J
6.82 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.68 J
9.77 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
5.9

Heel Firmness  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Firmness
 Preview Graph
adidas Supernova Rise 3 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

47.8 N/mm
53.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

98.2 N/mm
116.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

234.4 N/mm
265.1 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.0
8.9

Forefoot Firmness  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Firmness
 Preview Graph
adidas Supernova Rise 3 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

96.4 N/mm
133.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

209.8 N/mm
279.3 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

459.6 N/mm
547.1 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
5.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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adidas Supernova Rise 3 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.31 J
6.33 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.17 J
6.09 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.07 J
5.94 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.99 J
5.83 J

adidas Adizero Evo SL

adidas Supernova Rise 3

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