Men's adidas adiSTAR Ride

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

I'm 6'1", 195 lbs and run 45-55 miles per week.. The adistar cushion was a great shoe for me. However, I experienced problems similar to those of other reviewers here with the Adistar Ride in that the shoe was digging into my achilles and giving me more than a blister but a cut that I had to bandage for a couple of weeks on two separate occasions. They're "broken in" now but it's already time for me to buy new shoes and I wish Addidas offered a neutral plus alternative to this one. I guess I'll go down-market and buy the supernova. This industry has got to be the most frustrating of any I can think of for consumers who show they like a product and then it's taken away to be replaced with an inferior one just to maintain margins by pricing it as a "new" shoe. It's happened with every brand I've tried as I've been forced to hop from one to the next each time they eliminated my favorite shoe.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

The shoes could be the some of the worst ever purchased for performance running. They aren't flexible actually bulky for the most part, almost like cinder blocks. I tried them out even with other reviewers' given them poor reviews, definately should have listened this time around. The shoes aren't horrible but they arent specialty running shoes. I would expect to pick up a shoe this generic at the mall but by no stretch of the imagination are these shoes for a serious running.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

pain in my achilles after a about 6 runs (30-35 miles). I think it may be due to the stiffness, and/or the insert, which I added, for arch support (which pushed my heel up too high(?)).

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

This is a good distance training shoe. Great for heavy mileage but has traction issues on the trails. I enjoy this shoe for my road work training 7 to 10 milers +. I would recommend this shoe or the new version Ride 2.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

I'm a 6' 155lb runner who averages about 60 miles a week. As of now I have logged 850 miles on these shoes and couldn't be happier. They are by far the best shoe I have ever run in. The only downfall is the ridge in the back which does pick up a rock every once in a while, but the cushion, support, and longevity of the shoe far outweigh a pesky rock. 90% of the miles logged have been on pavement, and although traction is now minimal, the cushion is still holding up, and I plan to at least get 1000 miles on this single pair of shoes.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

I have found these shoes to be the best running shoes I have tried to date. I noticed that the opinions are all over the board for this model. The one trend that seems to be clear is that the skinny-minis are rating these shoes the lowest while the taller more muscled runners, 205 lbs and up seem to love these shoes. I'm 6'1" and 240 lbs with a moderate to high arch, and find that shoe provides great shock absorption in the heel and can feel the energy return in the fore-foot.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

I have good luck with this shoe. It is a bit narrow though to get broken in for a wide foot, and the sole seems to wear quicker than most. I do like the heel movemnt though.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

Also, had problems with back digging into achilles. The interior lining around the ankles wore out within one month. Other than that area, the rest of the shoe is comfortable. But overall short life and ankle build is a deal killer. Maybe next version will get this fixed.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

I'm 5'9", 150lbs high-mileage runner. I have put in about 250mi on these, and overall I like them: plenty of cushion, especially in mid-foot. One complaint -- there is a deep, wide tread at the heel, and I am always getting pebbles and gravel stuck in it. So, it's not suitable for any sort of a trail or a gravel path.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

I know the tongue is a little short and that annoyed a lot of people, but I love how this shoe rides. They are not too soft but you can run comfortably on the road. They work for me, I'll be buying the adiSTAR ride 2 in the next few months for sure.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

worst shoes i've ever run in. 6' 175 run 20-30 miles per week. previously ran in asic nimbus and these were recommended by an expert. horrible shoe. hard, stiff and not durable at all. will never purchase another adidas running shoe. stay away!!!

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

After wearing adistar cushion happily for 6 for 3 year, the ride disappoints. The redesign at the ankle gave me blisters and the lining is ripping after two months of 30-40 miles per week. I can usually get a year out of Adidas shoes.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

Was totally in love with this shoe until my arch-enemy PF took my right foot out. Disappointing because I started hoarding this shoe just when PF was sneaking up. I am still tempted to run one of these on my left foot and clunk along with stability shoe on sore right. Does this make sense to anybody?

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

awful shoe, stiff as a board. adidas needs to stick with soccer, and leave the running industry.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

Great fit for the first use. Then I had blisters and pulled calf muscles after the next 3 uses...

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

The Ride is a decent shoe for long runs. I ran 10 miles out of the box with no issues. The fit is roomy but not sloppy wide like the Supernova Cushions. Actually, quite a cushy shoe, not overly heavy. Qualified for Boston on these, 3:08, and even ran a 39 minute 10k. But yes, it's true the Rides wear out *very* fast, even for this 132 pound runner, midfoot striker. These shoes were completely shot after about 300-350 miles of pavement running. And the tread pattern sucks on the wet, so use caution in the rain.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

okay here's the thing, i don't know if this was any different than the mens shoe but the women's shoe was REALLY bad. The first pair i bought were fine... untill the treads started to come off a few months after the purchase.... so me and my family got a knew pair, the manufacturer said i must've been using them for basketball but i took like six classes in P.E. and i never wore them for anything but daily P.E. (on weekdays) so i got my new pair and not even two months later the same problem. The treads came off so i am now waiting for the adidas company to write me back... these shoes are just TERRIBLE.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

Over three years running in Adistars and these are not near the shoe of their previous models. They feel heavier and stiffer. The cushioning is not as good nor is the fit.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

The side of the upper on this shoe blew out on both sides after 150 miles. I'm 6-0, 175 lbs. and have a fairly wide forefoot, neutral runner. I've never had this problem with any other show, Adidas or otherwise. The shoe sucks and is now in a landfill.

Comments about Mens adidas adiSTAR Ride Running Shoe:

I am 6' 180lbs with a normal arch and run about 20 miles per week. I have used Nimbus and 1062 and was only getting about 250 miles max out of either pair and no matter what I got blisters on my heals. I am getting over 300 out of the Ride and they still feel awesome. Really like the fit and feel of the shoe. Super shoe at the sale price I will stock up.