adidas Energy Boost
Every version of the Energy Boost we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Energy Boost scores above 55% of the lines we track.
adidas Energy Boost vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Energy Boost in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Energy Boost, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| adidas Energy Boost 4 | 2018 | — | — | 73 | +2 | 7 | — |
| adidas Energy Boost 3 | 2017 | 10.6 oz | 8mm drop | 71 | -28 | 8 | $190 MSRP |
| adidas Energy Boost Reveal | 2016 | 9.9 oz | — | — | — | — | $140 MSRP |
| adidas Energy BOOST Original / 5 year anniversary | 2014 | 10.9 oz | 8mm drop | 99 | +17 | 40 | $180 MSRP |
| adidas Energy Boost 2 | 2014 | 9.2 oz | 25/16mm · 9mm drop | 83 | — | 50 | $160 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Energy Boost 473 Decent Decent · 7 reviews · Confidence 69/100
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Four reviewers praise the Boost cushioning.
Durability 95Overall73Cushioning96Durability95Appearance72Comfort69Value54Confidence69Buy it now
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Pros
Four reviewers praise the Boost cushioning.
Two reviewers find it responsive enough for strides and workouts.
One reviewer with wide feet prefers the wider last on this version.
Cons
Two reviewers call it bulky, one saying the weight slows them down.
Value averages 3.4 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers say the price is too high.
The Energy Boost 2 scores 77 on fifty reviews and the 3 scores 63 on eight.
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Energy Boost 371 Decent Decent · 8 reviews · Confidence 83/100
v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 8mm drop
Five reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and heavy daily miles.
Durability 98MSRP $190
Overall71Durability98Cushioning94Comfort82Appearance73Value57Confidence83Buy it now
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Pros
Five reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and heavy daily miles.
Durability averages 4.4 out of 5 across eight reviews, and two reviewers call the tread durable.
One reviewer finds it comfortable straight out of the box.
Cons
Three reviewers call it heavy or clunky for faster running, and it averages 10.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two reviewers have to lace the plastic cage loosely to be comfortable.
It lists at $190, and value averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its six dimensions.
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MSRP $140
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Energy BOOST Original / 5 year anniversary99 Exceptional Exceptional · 41 reviews · Confidence 99/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.9 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers report the Boost midsole holding its bounce past 600 miles, several of them past 1,000.
Durability 99MSRP $180
Overall99Durability99Cushioning97Comfort97Value90Appearance87Confidence99Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report the Boost midsole holding its bounce past 600 miles, several of them past 1,000.
Runners find it responsive for fast work and forgiving on easy miles.
Four reviewers returning from injury say they ran comfortably in it.
Cons
Uppers often wear through or come apart before the midsole does.
Many find the stretchy upper snug, with a tight toe box.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.2 out of 5, and reviewers repeatedly call the price high.
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Energy Boost 283 Good Good · 50 reviews · Confidence 94/100
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 9mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers say the Boost midsole stays soft and bouncy past 500 miles.
Durability 99MSRP $160
Overall83Durability99Cushioning95Comfort91Appearance86Value69Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers say the Boost midsole stays soft and bouncy past 500 miles.
Runners praise the stretchy, sock-like upper and the lack of hot spots.
Reviewers rate comfort 4.6 out of 5 across fifty reviews.
Cons
Several reviewers say the thin outsole rubber wears down quickly.
Reviewers often describe the fit as narrow.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and some find it clunky at faster paces.