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Solar Boost 19

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Very good (83/100)

Weight: 1.1 oz
Release: 2019 Q2
MSRP: $160
Stack Height: 32mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Very good (83/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 1.1 oz
Release: 2019 Q2
MSRP: $160
Stack Height: 32mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (83/100)

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

Scores better than 71% 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

Very good (83/100)

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

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Very good (83/100)

Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance 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)

Durability

Excellent (91/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 88% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 88% of shoes

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Excellent (91/100)

Cushioning

Very good (90/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Very good (90/100)

Value

Good (71/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (71/100)

Comfort

Average (67/100)

Comfort rating

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Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average (67/100)

58%

7/12

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 71% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 69% of 1,872 daily trainers.

69%

adidas

Scores better than 79% of 202 adidas shoes.

79%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
Rated above average on comfort.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too big.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Solar Boost 19

Solar Boost 5

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Lightest

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

1.1 oz M Lightest

10.5 oz M

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Stack

32/22mm

31/21mm

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Drop

1mm

7mm

Release

2019 Q2

2023 Q2

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$160 Lower MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Good (71%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Below average (24%)

Bottom tier (2%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Very good (85%)

Below average (30%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Very good (88%)

Average (44%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Excellent (96%)

Above average (67%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Below average (38%)

Bottom tier (3%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$109.99

Top 11%

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Reader Ratings

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adidas solar boost

Anonymous runner · Jan 29, 2020

4/5

Overall

Very good shoe in terms of the durability/cushioning/appearance ratio. Only problem is the tongue digs into the front ankle area on the right shoe. helps if you loosen the shoe. Pretty lightweight and can be used for tempos and fartleks too.

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

Buoyancy

Anonymous runner · Jan 19, 2020

5/5

Overall

This shoe is durable and comfortable especially if you have to do a lot of road running. The cushion prevents injuries and the landing is soft and comfortable for many miles.

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

Comfortable Ride

Anonymous runner · Jan 9, 2020

5/5

Overall

I had previously worn the Adidas Solar Glide, which is the next model down in the Solar line, and there was a noticeable difference in the materials used for the shoe. The biggest one was the shoe's material for the tongue and exterior, which helped to improve breathability and how snug the shoe fit. The shoe was comfortable for both regular runs and workouts and feels solid all around.

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

Go-to trainer for serious and casual runners

Anonymous runner · Jan 9, 2020

5/5

Overall

I'm a fairly serious runner (75miles per week), and I've been wearing the solar glides for a few years now, and they have been great to train in. They provide a lot of support, and have supported my flat feet very well. I know runners with very high arches who have had success with these shoes as well. They're comfortable, smooth, and can easily hold 500 miles or even more, I'm just cautious when I get to a high mileage with my shoes so I haven't really experimented, but once I found myself running about 750 miles in these shoes and I never had any injury problems whatsoever. These aren't racing flats, but you can still get in some strong long tempo like efforts, but these are also my go to for easy and moderate runs. I rate this value 10/10, and that's because I take my training very seriously and these shoes allow me to train at a very effective level.

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

Alex Fitz's Solar Review

Anonymous runner · Jul 9, 2019

4/5

Overall

I'm on my third pair, I love them. They're nice looking and feel good. The Achilles support on the back works, the tongue and laces feel great, and the mix of support and light weight is there. With that being said, they don't last as long as other shoes. *Probably why I'm on my third pair*. Right before ~300 miles, the top mesh near big toe starts to rip and then I give it less than a week until I see a hole. I have continued running in them, despite the two holes near my toes, with no problems. However, I'd prefer 0 holes. It is a great shoe but a mix of the brevity of life and the high price, I am forced to give it a review in hopes for another pair.

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

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