The Solar Boost is a road running shoe family using Adidas Boost technology from adidas. This is the original product in the family.
The Solar Boost was released in 2018. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the adidas Solar Boost 4.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 83%. This puts it in the highest rated 40% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | |
released | ReleasedMay 2018 | Nov 2016 | Feb 2017 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2017 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 272 g W: 221 g | 255 g | M: 252 g W: 204 g | M: 204 g W: 159 g | M: 235 g W: 193 g | M: 221 g W: 176 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot17 mm | M: 14 mm W: 13 mm | 13 mm | 13 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 7 mm |
Heel | Heel27 mm | M: 24 mm W: 23 mm | 21 mm | 20 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | CompetitionDaily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running |
Brand | Brandadidas | adidas | Asics | New Balance | Nike | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Lightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Techs | TechsAdidas Boost | |||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1580) |
Terrain | Road (+1039) |
Usages | Daily running (+874) |
Brand | adidas (+225) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1219) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1246) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+911) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1214) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+563) |
Techs | Adidas Boost (+5) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | May 2018 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 272 g W: 221 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 27 mm | |
Forefoot | 17 mm |