4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014
90 mpw 1,173 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
adidas Energy Boost 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.2 oz · 25/16mm stack · 9mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas Energy BOOST Original / 5 year anniversary replaced it
How it ranks
The adidas Energy Boost 2 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 50 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the Energy Boost product line.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
98 Very high
Based on
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- Brand rating
- External ratings
What runners say
“The midsole is more durable than any shoe I've ever run in; the boost material still performs as well at 500 miles as it did at 10 miles.”
“Took a few runs to get used to, as it was much softer than anything else I'd ever run in (feels similar to running on a new Mondo track).”
“Now, whenever I run in my Glycerins on easy days, I feel like I've got bricks on my feet.”
“They are the most comfortable shoe I have worn, offering just the right balance of weight, cushioning, and stability I need.”
“The Adidas Boost technology is fantastic. Springy for a long time, great feel, not hard, very responsive.”
“It is less chunky and much lighter than the Glycerin while still providing the level of support that I need.”
“The shoes boost midsole is just the best midsole on the market right now as it seems it can last forever.”
“The cushioning actually improves when the pace picks up.”
“Comfortable, durable, very cushy without being mushy - feels bouncy.”
“I've got over 1000 miles in the shoe and they still feel great.”
“The outsole material (Continental rubber) is very thin and thus wears faster than I'd like.”
“All three had plastic under forefoot crack in the same place after about 400 miles.”
“Bouncy and a pleasure on easy days, but a little too squishy on hard days.”
“The esm model seemed to be a half-size too small and had much less give than the original techfit upper.”
“The boost foam lasted about 450 miles; the forefoot compressed first while the heel still maintained its cushion level.”
“Anything faster than 7:15 pace feels like it's more effort than it should be.”
“The outsole is a little thin and wears away faster than traditional running shoes.”
“Once the plastic cracked they were worthless.”
“I have Achilles problems so the drop is not so significant as to aggravate my Achilles.”
“Too heavy and clunky feeling.”
“My feet go numb during my long runs.”
“Much more cushioning in the heel than forefoot.”
“Unusual and unlike any other trainer I've used.”
“Shoe fits narrow.”
Prefer this shoe over another
46% 13/28
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the adidas Energy Boost
Each dot is one version of the Energy Boost, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Energy BOOST Original / 5 year anniversary
2014 · 41 reviews
99 Exceptional
95 Confidence
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2018 · 7 reviews
78 Decent
79 Confidence
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2017 · 8 reviews
74 Decent
89 Confidence
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Energy Boost 2 This shoe
2014 · 50 reviews
75 Decent
98 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.2 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.9 oz · Women's 8.5 oz
- Release
- 2014 Q3
- MSRP
- $160
- Stack
- 25/16mm
- Drop
- 9mm
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014
35 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
phd · Aug 27, 2014
50 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
4/5
Overall
lfk · Aug 23, 2014
60 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
SeanK · Aug 22, 2014
80 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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