adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

Neutral · Road · 8 oz · 10mm drop · 23/13mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2 rates in the 84th percentile overall among racing shoes. Its strongest dimension is looks (96th percentile); its weakest is value (3rd). Of 25 runners who came to it from another shoe, 3 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 51 runner reviews.

adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2

/ 5

Very good

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

88/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

88
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

96
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

90
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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82
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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76
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (53/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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53

What runners say

“Amazing comfort (past lower leg/nagging achilles issues are gone).”
5/5 Full review
“Very comfortable and good toe box room but mid and heel fits a narrow foot.”
5/5 Full review
“Boost is super cushy, great for general training, but too soft for racing.”
5/5 Full review
“I thought they'd be too thin and hurt my feet but the foam is both firm and easy on the feet.”
C.DaveRun 5/5 Full review
“I love how the lacing works and makes them really hug your feet perfectly.”
jtnyholm 5/5 Full review
“The Adios has a snug fit through heel and midfoot, with enough space in toe box.”
timomsu17 4/5 Full review
“I expect to get little more than 250 miles out of this shoe.”
5/5 Full review
“Fast shoe that is comfortable and more padded than other racing flats.”
5/5 Full review
“Other brands wear out in 1.5 months.”
5/5 Full review
“Maybe not responsive enough for faster days or racing, a little too soft.”
timomsu17 4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

28% 11/40

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers recovering from an injury said their injury improved in this shoe.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.

Reader Ratings

51 reader ratings
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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 10, 2014

5/5

Overall

Fantastic. Light, fast, comfortable, durable.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 9, 2014

5/5

Overall

Adidas lost my loyalty by making the Boost version only available at running stores. It was released months later online without discounts. My local store was a pain to deal with. I still don't have the shoes I tried to get locally months ago. $140 is also too much. They basically made me change brands because of this. The original Adios was awesome. $90 or less also seemed somewhat on the high end of reasonable. Boo Adidas. I use these as flats for workouts and races.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 9, 2014

4/5

Overall

Solid construction, lightweight, fast
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 31, 2014

5/5

Overall

Use mostly for marathon racing and long runs.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

timomsu17 · Aug 29, 2014

4/5

Overall

The Adios has a snug fit through heel and midfoot, with enough space in toe box. Provides enough protection without losing connection to ground. A good everyday trainer. I like the feel of the boost foam for base runs but maybe not responsive enough for faster days or racing, a little too soft. Even though it's considered a racing flat, not something I would race because of the weight and softness.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

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Compared to other shoes

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adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2
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adiZero Adios Boost 2
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SUPERBLAST 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
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Stack
23/13mm
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Drop
1mm
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7mm
Release
2015
2024 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$140
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$200
Best price
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$189.99
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (60%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (96%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Good (71%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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