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Energy Boost 2

Energy Boost 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (76/100)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Good (76/100)

Better than about 54% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 54% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (76/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 54% of shoes

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Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 98% of shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 96% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (81/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 72% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (82/100)

Appearance ranking

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

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Value

Below average (59/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (59/100)

Rank

Ranks above 11% of shoes

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36%

10/28

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 54% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Good (76/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 52% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

48%

adidas

Better than 63% of 196 adidas shoes ranked.

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.

adidas Energy Boost 2
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HOKA Clifton 9
Energy Boost 2
Energy Boost 4
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best durability
Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz M
—
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
25/16mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
9mm
—
5mm
Release
2014 Q3
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
—
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (54%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (72%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (96%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%) Best durability
Good (72%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Above average (70%)
Below average (31%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (11%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

50 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 50 written reviews

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