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Energy Boost 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Good (74/100)

Weight: 9.9 oz
Release: 2014 Q3
MSRP: $160
Stack Height: 25mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height: 9mm

Good (74/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.9 oz
Release: 2014 Q3
MSRP: $160
Stack Height: 25mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height: 9mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (74/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 54% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Good (74/100)

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

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 54% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 54% of shoes

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Good (74/100)

Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

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Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

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Exceptional (98/100)

Comfort

Very good (81/100)

Comfort rating

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Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

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Very good (81/100)

Appearance

Very good (82/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Very good (82/100)

Value

Below average (59/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 12% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 12% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Below average (59/100)

36%

10/28

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 54% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 49% of 1,872 daily trainers.

49%

adidas

Scores better than 63% of 202 adidas shoes.

63%

Pros & Cons

Pros

A majority of reviewers recovering from an injury said their injury improved in this shoe.
One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Energy Boost 2

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SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Newest

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

9.9 oz M

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Stack

25/16mm

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Drop

9mm

—

7mm

Release

2014 Q3

2025 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$160 Lower MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Average (54%)

Bottom tier (21%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Good (72%)

Below average (25%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Excellent (96%)

Excellent (93%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Exceptional (98%)

Good (73%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Good (71%)

Below average (33%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Bottom tier (12%)

Bottom tier (1%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$124.88

Top 12%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

50 reader ratings

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Excellent Cushioning

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

The Ultra Boost material provides soft cushioning with a great bouncy feeling. The upper felt great and was extremely durable. However, the outsole is a little thin and wears away faster than traditional running shoes.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Reader review

madmoney · Feb 21, 2016

5/5

Overall

The shoe has been the bulk of my training over the last three seasons of Track/XC. I've gone through 4 pairs in the last 18 months running, which is about 3500 miles between the four pairs of shoes. I have gone through the different uppers of the shoe and found that the "reveal" upper to be the best with the smallest amount rubbing with my foot. The shoes boost midsole is just the best midsole on the market right now as it seems it can last forever. The only part of the shoes that seems to wear down quickly for me is the thin continental outsole that wears down when running a lot of miles on the road.

Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Reader review

dansway07 · Dec 11, 2015

4/5

Overall

Was used to running in relatively light, neutral shoes (NB Zante and Adidas Adios) for all my training but had some lingering hip issues so opted to try a bit 'heavier' more stable shoe. The Energy Boost is a tad chunky and heavier than what I was used to but was great for longer runs and easy runs. I felt more supported and stabilized in the shoe and its durability was apparent. Still use this for easy shorter and medium distance runs. It's not the prettiest shoe nor is it designed for performance but it serves an important purpose and is effective in that.

Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 8, 2015

5/5

Overall

The Energy Boost has the most comfortable upper ever. No hot spots. Leave the laces a little looser than normal. Nice soft strike. The only reason I didn't buy my 3rd paid was because all the store had in my size was a pink/salmon pair.

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 19, 2015

5/5

Overall

Great responsiveness coupled with cushion. Unusual and unlike any other trainer I've used. Really preferred the first version but the EB2 is really really good.

Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

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