adidas Energy Boost
Every version of the Energy Boost we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Energy Boost rates above 56% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| adidas Energy Boost 4 | 2018 | — | — | 78 | +3 | 7 | — |
| adidas Energy Boost 3 | 2017 | 10.6 oz | 8mm drop | 74 | -24 | 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 | +24 | 40 | $180 MSRP |
| adidas Energy Boost 2 | 2014 | 9.2 oz | 25/16mm stack · 9mm drop | 75 | — | 50 | $160 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Energy Boost 478 78 Decent Decent Decent 7 reviews Confidence 79
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Four reviewers praise the Boost cushioning.
Durability 93Overall78Durability93Cushioning89Appearance74Comfort70Value59Confidence79Buy 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 374 74 Decent Decent Decent 8 reviews Confidence 89
v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 8mm drop
Five reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and heavy daily miles.
Durability 96MSRP $190
Overall74Durability96Cushioning88Comfort78Appearance73Value62Confidence89Buy 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 for 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 99 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 41 reviews Confidence 95
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
Overall99Durability99Comfort91Cushioning91Value86Appearance83Confidence95Buy 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 275 75 Decent Decent Decent 50 reviews Confidence 98
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 25mm stack · 9mm drop
Reviewers say the Boost midsole stays soft and bouncy past 500 miles.
Durability 98MSRP $160
Overall75Durability98Cushioning89Comfort85Appearance83Value69Confidence98Buy 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.