adidas Supernova Solution 3 vs New Balance 860 v14
On paper, compared with the adidas Supernova Solution 3, the New Balance 860 v14 is 10 g heavier, ₹9,400 cheaper.
 adidasSupernova Solution 3 |  New Balance860 v14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.33 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹14,999 | ₹5,557 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 296 g | 306 g |
| Heel stack | 36 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 28 mm | – |
| Drop | 10 mm | – |
| Foam | Dreamstrike+ | – |
| Plate | – | nylon/Pebax plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | stability |
| Fit | wide | narrow |
| Sizing | true to size | go up half |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to 90 kg | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | – | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Soft and responsive · Most relaxed, non-intrusive support system (Guide Your Ride) · Widest toe box among my support shoes (75.3 mm) | Bounce and energy return rare in a stability shoe · Strong traditional stability: wide platform, medial post, plate · Premium mesh upper and build · Thick outsole with good traction · Great value at ₹6,000–9,000 |
| Cons | Moderate support may not work for everyone · Less PEBA and more EVA kills the fun ride after 15 km | Runs about a full size small · Snug fit even after sizing up · Not for fast paces around 4:00/km |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you need strong support, because the support is moderate, or want the ride to stay fun past 15 km. | You want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km. |
My verdicts
adidas
Supernova Solution 3
My first choice for beginners and moderate pronators if price is not a problem. Soft and responsive, with the most relaxed, non-intrusive support system I have tried (Guide Your Ride) and the widest toe box among my support shoes.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you need strong support, because the support is moderate, or want the ride to stay fun past 15 km.
Read reviewNew Balance
860 v14
The 860v14 is one of the best shoes for flat feet and overpronation, and for me it beat the Kayano with extra bounce and stability. I give it 9 out of 10 overall, and at ₹6,000–9,000 it is a highly recommended buy.
Avoid if: You want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km.
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