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Energy Boost 3

Energy Boost 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (72/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$190
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (72/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 41% 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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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

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 (72/100)

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 (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 41% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Exceptional (96/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Excellent (91/100)

Durability 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

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 88% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Good (74/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 46% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Good (70/100)

Appearance 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 (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 32% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Below average (52/100)

Value 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

Below average (52/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 2% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

28%

5/18

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 41% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 41% of 1,872 daily trainers.

41%

adidas

Scores better than 47% of 202 adidas shoes.

47%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

adidas Energy Boost 3
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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M
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—
Stack
—
—
—
Drop
8mm
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7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$190 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (41%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (46%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (94%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (88%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (32%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

8 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 8 written reviews

A decent shoe

t_w3 · Feb 11, 2018

3/5

Overall

I found this shoe to be too heavy and clunky feeling for my liking. I prefer a light shoe and this one was difficult to run fast in. The upper was not breathable which caused some problems. However, the show was very cushioned and supportive and the tread was quite durable.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Comfortable daily driver

Anonymous runner · Feb 10, 2018

4/5

Overall

Comfortable out of the box. Nice cushion, not very snappy, but good for daily miles. Outsole wears relatively fast. Fit varies by colorway, which is annoying.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Great mileage shoe

kdmh · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

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

Energy boost 3

VVolfe1 · Jan 27, 2018

5/5

Overall

I only have 50 miles on them so far. Once I laced them so the plastic cage was not to tight these shoes have been very comfortable to run in. So far I have had no issues up to running a half.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5