3/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015
25 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 4
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.5 oz · 25/16mm stack · 9mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
82 Moderate
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What runners say
“Put over 200 miles on it and it shows no signs of wear or tear.”
“Some found it too soft, but I've loved this shoe.”
“Had to go .5 size up and it just does not really fit the form of my foot.”
“The last is a bit narrow.”
“The tip of the shoe points up, making your toes be in an always sort-of flexed position.”
“Would appreciate more eyelets to secure the shoestrings.”
“Very cushy sole and high heel-to-toe ratio (12 mm).”
“Very comfortable, yet lightweight and supportive.”
“Only complaint is durability.”
“Very comfortable and incredibly durable.”
“Great cushioning and durability.”
“It is very expensive.”
Prefer this shoe over another
36% 4/11
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers describe a soft, cushioned ride they use for easy and recovery runs.
- Several reviewers report the upper and outsole holding up over long mileage, one past 200 miles with no visible wear.
Cons
- Value draws 3.3 out of 5 across seven reviewers, far below every other dimension, and one reviewer calls it very expensive.
- Reviewers find the last narrow, one sizing up half a size and still not getting a proper fit.
- At 10.3 oz in the men's build reviewers call it a bit on the heavy side.
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.5 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.3 oz · Women's 8.7 oz
- Release
- 2015
- MSRP
- $160
- Stack
- 25/16mm
- Drop
- 9mm
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
bobbyhilljr · Mar 29, 2015
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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