The first time I slipped on adidas's latest high tech running shoe, the adidas Energy Boost, I ran a personal best for a 5K. I have since bested that fastest time twice in the month or so since then. That's probably all you need to read about these shoes. Review over.
You're still here?! So I have to write more? Ok, fine. Like I already said, the shoes made me much quicker on my runs. I've tested them in various conditions – snow, rain, ice – and on various surfaces – pavement, dirt, gravel, mud – and they've performed very well. But what makes them so fast and innovative? I'll let the makers give you the scoop – this is from adidas's press release on them:
ENDLESS ENERGY
The first-in-the-industry cushioning is made up of a material that contains thousands of capsules blown together through high pressure steam that provide springy cushioning and act like a trampoline under your feet.
• Created by adidas Innovation Team in partnership with BASF, The Chemical Company.
• The soft lightweight cushioning stores and releases energy efficiently.
• Compared to standard EVA midsole material, Boost three times more temperature-resistant so you can perform consistently in any climate.
• Boost has an energy return unlike any other cushioning.
• The neutral shoe weighs 9.8 ounces.
INNOVATIVE COMFORT
Boost combines the benefits of EVA cushioning – comfort, weight and smooth transition – with TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) – energy return, durability and temperature resistance.
• The ultra-snug Techfit upper moves with the foot and four-way stretch air mesh offers the comfort of a sock.
• Engineered power bands provide targeted compression support and stabilize the foot where needed.
• Endured intense biomechanical testing over thousands of steps.
So they're quick, high tech and easy on the eyes. The rep at adidas suggested my wife and I (yes – the ladies aren't left out – Energy Boost are released for men and women) get at least a half a size larger shoe than we normally wear, and they fit fine for me. My wife is experiencing what some others have complained about the shoes – they are a little tight in the lace area and the toe box. So you'll want to make sure to get a size larger than normal, or at least try them on first. But all in all these shoes offer little to complain about and are a comfortable, light, fast running shoe.
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