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adidas Solar Boost

Every version of the Solar Boost we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Solar Boost
75Decent
vs. Median Line
-1

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 Solar Boost rates above 44% of the lines we track.

adidas Solar Boost vs. Other Shoes

Each dot is one rated shoe: the Solar Boost in gold, all other shoes in gray.

Solar Boost shoes as gold dots among every rated shoe we track, on the Better Shoes Rating scale

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Solar Boost, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

adidas Solar Boost versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
adidas Solar Boost 5 2023 9.8 oz 31/21mm stack · 10mm drop 75 -1 2 —
adidas Solar Boost 19 2019 9.8 oz 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop 76 +6 8 $160 MSRP
adidas SolarBOOST 2018 8.9 oz 32/22mm stack · 10mm drop 70 — 7 $160 MSRP

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. adidas

    Solar Boost 5

    75 Decent Decent 10 reviews Confidence 75

    v5 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 31mm stack · 10mm drop

    One reviewer says the Boost midsole outlasts the upper and calls the shoe very durable.

    Solar Boost 5
    Durability 83
    Overall
    75
    Durability
    83
    Appearance
    82
    Cushioning
    69
    Comfort
    66
    Value
    63
    Confidence
    75

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    Pros

    One reviewer says the Boost midsole outlasts the upper and calls the shoe very durable.

    The same reviewer describes it as low to the ground with a wide forefoot and good traction.

    A 31mm heel stack with a 10mm drop.

    Cons

    Value averages 3.8 out of 5 across ten reviews, the lowest of its six dimensions.

    Averaging 9.8 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.

    The Solar Boost 19 scores 83 on ten reviews.

  2. adidas

    Solar Boost 19

    76 Decent Decent 10 reviews Confidence 85

    2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 28mm stack · 10mm drop

    Reviewers report 500 to 750 miles per pair, one of them at 75 miles a week.

    Solar Boost 19
    Durability 90

    MSRP $160

    Overall
    76
    Durability
    90
    Appearance
    89
    Cushioning
    82
    Value
    74
    Comfort
    74
    Confidence
    85

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    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.

  3. adidas

    SolarBOOST

    70 Decent Decent 7 reviews Confidence 82

    2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 32mm stack · 10mm drop

    Reviewers report 450 to 600 miles before the tread wears down, and durability draws 4.9 out of 5.

    SolarBOOST
    Durability 93

    MSRP $160

    Overall
    70
    Durability
    93
    Appearance
    85
    Cushioning
    78
    Value
    72
    Comfort
    71
    Confidence
    82

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

    Pros

    Reviewers report 450 to 600 miles before the tread wears down, and durability draws 4.9 out of 5.

    Reviewers use one pair for easy days, long runs and tempo work alike.

    A 32mm heel stack at 9.6 oz, which reviewers say gives cushioning without feeling clunky.

    Cons

    Value draws 4.1 out of 5 across seven reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension, and reviewers name the price.

    Some reviewers find the fit snug and say the shoe runs warm.