adidas Solar Boost 5
Overall Grades And Reviews
8.4
Overall Grade
9 reviews
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
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Overall Rating among all shoes reviewed by
LetsRun.com readers:
- Bottom 25% out of 1,421 shoes with reader reviews
- Bottom 25% out of 1,419 shoes designed for everyday
- Bottom 25% out of 451 neutral pronation control shoes
- 133rd out of 146 shoes made by adidas
Compared to
all 1,421 shoes with reviews:
White/Silver/Coral
Pros
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Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Cons
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Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
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Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
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Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
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Rated below average on durability.
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
LRC Grades take sample size-related uncertainty into account to make comparing shoes more fair. Read more.
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
33%
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| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
22%
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| 7 |
11%
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| 6 |
22%
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| ≤ 5 |
11%
|
9
reviews
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 7.8
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 7.8
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.1
- Average Review
- 7.4
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.9
- Average Review
- 7.7
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 7.9
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.6
- Average Review
- 7.1
- Median Review
- 7.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
33%
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| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
22%
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| 7 |
11%
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| 6 |
22%
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| ≤ 5 |
11%
|
9
reviews
Score Distribution
| 10 |
33%
|
| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
22%
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| 7 |
11%
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| 6 |
22%
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| ≤ 5 |
11%
|
9
reviews
Score Distribution
| 10 |
22%
|
| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
33%
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| 7 |
11%
|
| 6 |
11%
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| ≤ 5 |
22%
|
9
reviews
Score Distribution
| 10 |
33%
|
| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
22%
|
| 7 |
0%
|
| 6 |
33%
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| ≤ 5 |
11%
|
9
reviews
Score Distribution
| 10 |
33%
|
| 9 |
11%
|
| 8 |
22%
|
| 7 |
0%
|
| 6 |
11%
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| ≤ 5 |
22%
|
9
reviews
Score Distribution
| 10 |
22%
|
| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
11%
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| 7 |
22%
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| 6 |
22%
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| ≤ 5 |
22%
|
9
reviews
Shoe Comparison
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adidas Solar Boost 5
|
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HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
|
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| Image |
This Shoe
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Top Rated Trainer For Sale
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Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
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Most Durable Trainer For Sale
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
10.5 oz. (men's), 9.2 oz. (women's)
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9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
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11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
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9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
31mm.
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35mm.
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43mm.
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37mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
21mm.
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23mm.
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39mm.
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31mm.
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| Drop Height |
10 mm.
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12 mm.
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4 mm.
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6 mm.
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| Upper material |
Zoned Mono-Mesh Upper
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Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
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Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
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Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
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| Shoe Released |
Q2 2023
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Q4 2022
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Q3 2022
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Q1 2023
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| MSRP |
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$140
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$165
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$160
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.4
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9.2
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9.0
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8.8
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| Comfort |
8.4
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9.1
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9.7
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8.8
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| Cushioning |
8.1
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9.1
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9.7
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8.7
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| Durability |
7.9
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8.7
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8.1
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9.0
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| Appearance |
8.2
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8.2
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7.9
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8.7
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| Value |
7.6
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8.5
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7.7
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8.8
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Reader Reviews
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Adidas Loyalist
- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
I've been wearing Adidas shoes for running almost exclusively for the last two decades. The Solar Boost continues a long line of Adidas shoes that have allowed me to train in comfort over many miles. How do they compare to other brands? I cannot say because I trust the results these and other Adidas shoes have provided me.
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Worth it
30 miles per week, overpronator, high arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 8.0
The solar boosts are great, low to the ground, wide forefoot, and good traction. I haven’t worn out any boost material the uppers always go first but they are very durable.