Howdy, Stranger!
Categories
Adidas Boost Trainers, anyone had a run in a pair yet?
The materials in this website are in no way intended to replace the professional medical care, advice, diagnosis or treatment of a doctor, qualified personal trainer, therapist, dietitian or nutritionist Runners's World, Part of the Hearst UK well-being network © Copyright 2017
Comments
Got to be one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn and I've tried a fair few (I own a running shop!). There does seem to be quite a bit of confusion though in terms of the different models of Boost. There is the Energy Boost at £110 and the Adistar Boost at £120.
The Adistar boost has more of the Boost cushioning, Continental rubber on the outsole and a Formotion unit on the heel, so much more than £10 worth of difference in technical features. Only available in specialist running stores, whereas the Energy Boost is available in JD Sports (and other shops). Should give you an idea of the two different markets they are aiming at. Have heard that the sizing on the Energy Boost is quite far out, whereas the Adistar Boost is the normal 1/2 size compared to other brands.
It's the Energy Boost trainers that I've bought. I took them for a second trial today after a disappointing first run two days ago.
You're right - they feel comfortable. Until I try to run in them that is! Unfortunately I'm going to have to return them.
After a second run I would once again advise caution to anyone considering buying these. Same problems as before with the overheating of the sole material and not enough airflow through the actual shoe. But the worst thing about these shoes is that they disconnect you from the road. I could actually feel myself striking the ground harder in an attempt to feel something. If you believe maintaining the form and strength of the hundreds of muscles and bones in your feet these are probably not the trainers for you.
I wondered whether I was having an off-day, so put on my trusty adipure gazells and was flying in no time. I'm testing out some Nike free 5.0s tomorrow too - could be interesting!!
Woah - edit my last response - it's the 120 quid ones I have. The Adistar Boost. Going back today though.
The Boost I have found to be outstanding, the spring is very much tangible and that's not a first run thing. I've worn for three weeks and do about 8 miles every day but at times up to 12 and they feel light but supportive. Uphill I really notice the extra 'spring' and feel like I can really motor at times. About two weeks in after the 'new trainer' effect I did a regular run and on the way out in the first two miles was 60 secs quicker without pushing in any way. On the way back when I pushed it I was over 2 minutes quicker.
Also for years in my left foot I've been bothered by a Morton's Neuroma and for a few weeks it had been aching all day and this was actually the driver for trying a pair. Three weeks on the pain has gone and I'm back to normal.
As stated I'm a cynic with stuff like this but so far I've been blown away by them. Now have three pairs of redundant Kayano's !!
Only test still to pass is how long they last before the spring goes.
Fake!!
Read my post. I wanted info before I bought and couldn't find anything decent. Given I have been so positive about them I felt it decent to share with others who might be similarly looking for info.
Why is it the world is full of cynics like you wih nothing better to do than make inane comments? I don't work for Adidas, a sports shop a PR company or anything similar and not for your info as I have zero interest in your opinion but I actually work for a manufacturer of nutraceuticals.
So for anyone else my post is 100% genuine and only intended to assist others who might want info.
Wow, that's harsh! Does it matter it's his first post! I'm considering a pair of Boosts so posts like this are very helpful!!
well boost what can I SAY... ive liked them ive hated them. im taking the gamble im running Lonondon marathon in them tomorrow balls to it. Whats the worst thing can happen. I end the race walking in with me somebody dressed as a post box. Norm come in around 3.50 watch this space......
All Adidas's top athletes were supposed to be wearing the new, and as yet unreleased, ADIOS BOOST racing shoe.
I'd have thought if the shoe really do what they say on the tin - then the marathon would be where they should have really made a difference.
As far as I know, the sponsored athletes have got them now but shops won't get them until July/August time. They were launched at London Expo and were available for purchase (£110), friend of mine bought a pair.
Hi Skully,
I bought mine from Sweat Shop at David Lloyd in Ipswich. They have a 30 day used return policy. I don't understand how it's financially viable to let someone trash the trainers and give them their money back but that's the policy they operate.
I was a bit surprised myself - but they told me they return them all to the manufacturer and get a credit back. This isn't the first store that I've come across that runs this policy. The marathon store in central london did the same (possibly still do).
Well done the London Marathon in them.
and?.
Mmmm...
Pretty sure the manufacturers don't. I think Sweatshop take a hit on those return loses on the theory that they make more on the extra (non-refunding) customers they get because of that policy.
Also...
Cougie 4hrs 17 secs please lol. Took 10mins longer than i normally take gutted. my feet where burning up at 18 miles and the first time in many a year I have black toe nails. From 13 miles my legs were killing. I think the shoes are to springy for me. One more point only had the shoes a few weeks and the soles look wrecked and the uppers are starting to look shabby. Not sure id pay £110 for this trainer again..
I do find the shoes heat up too - maybe they insulate better than normal shoes ?
I'll try mine for shorter races but marathon is a step too far until Ive got some 20 milers in.
I've got the energy boost and also got the adios boost at the VLM expo and run the marathon in them straight out the box.....both great shoes imo, prefer the more minimal adios than the energy boost, but find that they fit wider in the toe box than the adios 2
Ive got the energy boost and the shoe is great but personally i do think they are massively over priced. I know there not going to make me into Mo farrah overnight but from all the media hype i thought they would have offered a little more from what they calimed. Good trainer though and very light but wish i had bought those new Kayano 19's now though. Oh well ill keep boosting!
Got the energy boost and have some adios boost waiting at the post office to be picked up - Ilike them, but at £110 they are overpriced (but then with Adidas 15% off voucher and Sweatshops discount voucher they both cost under a hundred). I wish I'd got another half size bigger (than the 1.2. size bigger I got) in the energy boost though - good for up to 10K but after that my feet swell a bit. Got a whole size up for the Adios.
well energy boost. have let me down what a waste of money went out in them today 10 mile round the park and the fabric has started to split. Ive mentioned before about the soles. CAN NOW DEFFO SAY WASTE OF MONEY...... I admit ive done a Marathon in them 1x half and a few 10ks but shouldl last longer VERY very poor........
i have run two half marathons and the brighton marathon in the energy boost and i have to say i am impressed. Consistently below 1:30 on the HM now when it used to be 1:30 - 1:40 and the brighton marathon was 3:12 which was only 6mins of a pb on the flat course of Berlin. Deffo a tight fit and as all the boost is in the heel it would encourage people to heelstrike whereas i forefoot strike. Will buy the Adistar ones for Berlin this year and hoping for more of the same.
The adios boost are now available in a few uk retailers. Just bought a pair and should be here on Tuesday. Looking forward to trying them out.
I recently bought a pair of Adidas Energy Boost 2 trainers. They fit very snugly on my quite narrow feet but people with wider feet might need to go up a half size. The front uppers are completely free of any reinforcement ribs so its a bit like having a stretchy sock over your foot. In terms of fit and feel, very good. Light too. However, Adidas market the boost range by saying the sole foam "returns energy" which might lead you to think you will either tire less or run quicker. Not so. The high level of cushioning does just that - it cushions and absorbs energy making a soft feel but these shoes are certainly not quick. I think it defies physics to be both absorbent and return energy. So these shoes should be fine for adding miles in training (on roads) but no good for racing, for which I'll stick to my old "fast shoes" -Saucony's
Jury out so far - bought some Supernova Glide 'boost' and they are OK, but i'm worried they feel too squishy and i'm having to pull my feet up off the floor too much, I prefer the feel of Adiprene tbh.
A nice slice of adiprene in the heel would give it a bit more bounce. I suppose I loike the feel of the road a bit, rather than bouncing on air...