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Heel Stack Height
34.9 mm
Weight
265.9 g (9.38 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
Weight
255.0 g (8.99 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.5 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
adidas Supernova Rise 3
adidas Adizero Pacer
The adidas Adizero Pacer and adidas Supernova Rise 3 are both basic daily trainers from the three stripes, but the Pacer is slightly lighter, while the Supernova Rise 3 feels much more cushioned and responsive underfoot. The Supernova Rise 3 gets its stability from a broad platform, whereas the Pacer relies mainly on its exceptionally firm foam to keep the ride planted. Overall, the Supernova Rise 3 feels like a more capable and well-rounded shoe overall, as it feels less harsh underfoot.
Variants
- Supernova Rise 3 (Aurora Onix/Silver Metallic/Lucid Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise 3 (Black/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Pacer (Black/White/Carbon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Pacer (Alumina/Arctic Fusion/White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.5
5.8
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.6
1.4
Forefoot Stack Height
25.3 mm
30.2 mm
Plate
None
None
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.2
0.8
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.3
0.8
Heel Stack Height
34.9 mm
36.7 mm
Weight
5.8
6.2
Heel Firmness
5.9
9.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.8
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
265.9 g (9.38 oz)
255.0 g (8.99 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
34.9 mm
36.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
25.3 mm
30.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
6.5 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
77 mm (3.0")
67 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.72
2.32
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.62
3.81
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.6
9.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.2 mm (0.087")
0.3 mm (0.012")
Toe TTS Deviation
0.3 mm (0.010")
-1.8 mm (-0.070")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.5
6.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.0 mm (-0.080")
-4.1 mm (-0.163")
Arch Fit: Width
5.6
10
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.2 mm (-0.244")
0.5 mm (0.019")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.8
6.4
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
27 mm (1.1")
17 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
16.6%
20.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.7°
15.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
46 mm (1.8")
43 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
66.8%
59.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.7°
15.8°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Lightstrike
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
16.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.3
0.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
72.3%
63.0%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.6
1.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
74.7%
66.4%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
6.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.26 J
2.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.93 J
8.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.16 J
14.63 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.4
6.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.16 J
4.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.82 J
7.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.77 J
10.68 J
Heel Firmness
5.9
9.3
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N
53.9 N/mm
64.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
116.6 N/mm
71.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
265.1 N/mm
95.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
9.4
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
133.6 N/mm
77.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
279.3 N/mm
96.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
547.1 N/mm
132 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.6
6.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.33 J
6.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.09 J
6.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.94 J
6.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.83 J
6.51 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.3
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
68 N
75 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.2
0.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
57.4%
42.7%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.5
6.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
15.6 N/mm
5.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
280 N
398 N
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