Good, but not as good as I was expecting
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
adidas Solar Boost 19
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.8 oz · 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas Solar Boost 5 replaced it
How it ranks
The adidas Solar Boost 19 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Durability and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 10 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Solar Boost product line.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
85 High
External retailer ratings
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Go a half size down from normal.”
“The shape of the shoe is far more natural feeling than most other shoes; there is room for the toes to splay but also a secure lock down.”
“They're comfortable, smooth, and can easily hold 500 miles or even more.”
“It has a very soft feel, yet it is springy and offers cushion without having a giant block under your foot.”
“The cushioning is awesome and at about 500 miles the shoe still has a lot of life in it.”
“Something I super dislike about the shoe is how heavy it is.”
“I got about 650 miles out of my first pair before the outsole got too worn.”
“They provide a lot of support, and have supported my flat feet very well.”
“The outsole is incredibly grippy compared to most other daily training shoes.”
“The shoe's material for the tongue and exterior improved breathability and how snug the shoe fit.”
“The tongue digs into the front ankle area.”
“The cushioning and foam is much better than most EVA foams.”
“The cushion prevents injuries and the landing is soft and comfortable for many miles.”
“I was expecting more bouncy and pop than they had.”
“A mix of the brevity of life and the high price.”
Prefer this shoe over another
58% 7/12
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers report 500 to 750 miles per pair, one of them at 75 miles a week.
- Reviewers describe soft, springy cushioning comfortable over long daily mileage.
- Reviewers with flat feet and with high arches both report it supporting them well.
Cons
- One reviewer finds it very heavy and another expected more pop from the Boost foam.
- One reviewer has the mesh rip near the big toe at around 300 miles on every pair.
- Two reviewers say the tongue digs into the front of the ankle.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the adidas Solar Boost
Each dot is one version of the Solar Boost, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Solar Boost 19 This shoe
2019 · 10 reviews
76 Decent
85 Confidence
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2018 · 7 reviews
70 Decent
82 Confidence
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2023 · 10 reviews
75 Decent
75 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.8 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.6 oz · Women's 8.9 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $160
- Stack
- 28/18mm
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
Solar Boost 19 aka Wicked Heavy
4/5
Overall
bray · Jul 2, 2019
80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Adidas Solar Boost Review
5/5
Overall
dusty_xc · Jun 19, 2019
65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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adidas Solar Boost 19 In Context
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- adidas Solar Boost 5 next version
- adidas SolarBOOST previous version
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