The Solar Glide is a neutral road running shoe family utilising Gore-Tex tech by adidas.
The Solar Glide 4 uses breathable design, and came out in 2021. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the adidas Solar Glide 3.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | ||
released | ReleasedNov 2021 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2023 | Jun 2021 |
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight318 g | 292 g | M: 292 g W: 269 g | M: 244 g W: 210 g | 190 g | M: 241 g W: 215 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot22 mm | 27 mm | M: 25 mm W: 25 mm | 27 mm | 31 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | M: 10 mm W: 9 mm | 9 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel32 mm | 35 mm | M: 35 mm W: 33 mm | 36 mm | 37 mm | |
Usages | UsagesDaily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | Brandadidas | ASICS | Saucony | adidas | PUMA | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | Maximalist | LightweightMaximalist | Maximalist | LightweightMaximalist | |
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Techs | Techs | GEL | PWRRUN | Lightstrike | NITRONITRO Elite | |
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable | SustainableVegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Road (+1063) |
Usages | Daily running (+909)Speed training (+231) |
Brand | adidas (+235) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1274) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1240) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+382)For heavy runners (+382)Maximalist (+381) |
Fit | Narrow toe box (+185) |
Features | Breathable (+861) |
Materials | Mesh (+738) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable (+98) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 4 | |
Released | Nov 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 318 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 32 mm | |
Forefoot | 22 mm |