adidas

Solar Boost 5

Solar Boost 5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (60/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.5 oz
Release
2023 Q2
Stack Height
31mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (60/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 11% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (60/100)

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

Below average (60/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Very good (83/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Good (74/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 44% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Average (69/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 30% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Below average (54/100)

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 (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Below average (53/100)

Comfort 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 (53/100)

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.

50%

1/2

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 11% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 13% of 1,872 daily trainers.

13%

adidas

Scores better than 8% of 202 adidas shoes.

8%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

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Reference shoe
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Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.5 oz M
1.1 oz M Lightest
Stack
31/21mm
32/22mm
Drop
1mm
1mm
7mm
Release
2023 Q2
2019 Q2
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (11%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (2%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (30%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (44%)
Very good (88%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (67%)
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Below average (38%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Adidas Loyalist

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2023

5/5

Overall

I've been wearing Adidas shoes for running almost exclusively for the last two decades. The Solar Boost continues a long line of Adidas shoes that have allowed me to train in comfort over many miles. How do they compare to other brands? I cannot say because I trust the results these and other Adidas shoes have provided me.

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

Worth it

Kevin Grant · Jun 11, 2023

5/5

Overall

The solar boosts are great, low to the ground, wide forefoot, and good traction. I haven’t worn out any boost material the uppers always go first but they are very durable.

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