Adidas Energy Boost Review
Adidas Energy Boost Shoe Review
This was the first pair of adidas shoes I’ve run in. We’ve stocked adidas for a long time at work but never committed to buying a pair and running in them. When we received the new adidas Energy Boost 3, I decided I would try them out. Did you know the “a” in adidas isn’t capitalized? It’s adidas, not Adidas (unless at the front of a sentence). Anyway, I digress.
Adidas is not paying me to review their shoe, and all opinions are my own.
adidas Energy Boost Fit:
The adidas Energy Boost, as well as most adidas shoes, are narrow. Unfortunately, the adidas energy boost is not available in a wide width. I have a wide foot and wear between a 9.5 wide or size 10. While I was comfortable in an adidas energy boost size 10, I think I would be more comfortable in size ten wide.
The upper is seamless and stretches. Having a seamless upper has become more popular in running shoes. The upper fits and accommodates bunions or sore spots without irritating feet. With the wider toe box, it’s able to accommodate my feet, despite the shoe still being too narrow. If the shoe was mesh, I wouldn’t be able to run comfortably at all.
The heel counter of the adidas energy boost is slightly harder, so be aware.
adidas Energy Boost 3 Ride:
Adidas is well known for its boost material. The boost material is the same material as BMW dashboard. If it’s good enough for BMWs, it must be good enough for adidas running shoes right?
Adidas claims the boost material last longer. Since I’ve seen several customers run through different models, I can say this is pretty much true. Most running shoes last about 400 miles and the adidas Boost line lasts about 600.
The adidas boost midsole material is more firm and responsive. Every step feels like a bouncy springboard with energy return. To me, the adidas energy boost feel the most similar to Newtons because of how bouncy they are. There is another step up, the adidas ultra boost, which gives even more boost technology and boost cushioning. The adidas energy boost is good for road running, treadmill, or wherever you want to run.
adidas Energy Boost Pros:
- The shoes last longer
- Seamless upper design can accommodate more foot shapes
adidas Energy Boost Cons:
- Cost
- No widths available
My Current Running Shoe Rotation:
Saucony Triumph ISO 2 (the majority of miles)
Saucony Kinvara
Asics FuzeX
adidas Energy Boost
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