The Solar Boost is a maximalist road running shoe family using Boost, Continental and eva technology from adidas. This is the original product in the family.
It was released in 2016. 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 20% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar |
released | ReleasedSep 2016 | Feb 2015 | Feb 2017 | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2014 |
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Weight | WeightM: 272 g W: 221 g | M: 218 g W: 181 g | M: 252 g W: 204 g | M: 238 g W: 190 g | M: 232 g W: 179 g | M: 213 g W: 179 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot17 mm | 18 mm | M: 14 mm W: 13 mm | M: 20 mm W: 18 mm | 16 mm | 17 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel27 mm | 28 mm | M: 24 mm W: 23 mm | M: 28 mm W: 26 mm | 24 mm | 23 mm |
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily runningSpeed training | CompetitionDaily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running |
Brand | Brandadidas | Nike | ASICS | Nike | 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 | Lightweight | |
Techs | Techsadidas Boost | Nike Flyknit | Nike Flyknit | Nike Flyknit | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | ||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Road (+1264) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081) |
Brand | adidas (+274) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+788) |
Techs | adidas Boost (+15) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Sep 2016 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 272 g W: 221 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 27 mm | |
Forefoot | 17 mm |