adidas Solarboost 3 Review | Better than the Ultraboost 21? | Boost Lives! | Runners Review | eddbud

[@JuneScapula]

This special heelcounter (Solarglide has the same) is perfect for people with insertional achilles tendonitis for walking and running! It stops irritating it completely. The secret (sadly not many people know about it) old trick was to cut the heelcounter out of shoes or use shoes without one which often comes at the cost of stability.

[@gregprevite8548]

Moving really good for a heavy shoe. A lot of us (me) get caught up in shoe weights. The ride of the shoe isn’t always dictated by weight. I wish I could get over it but I’m obsessed with lightness. I admitted it so I guess I can work on it now.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s a really smooth type transition shoe. Supremely comfortable upper materials too that were cooler on foot than the peg 38. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@Grizzly-nt8dd]

I’m running in the Solarboost 19 and also the Clifton 7. Even with 200 more miles on the Solarboost 19, they feel better and more consistent. Very enjoyable for daily training and slightly quicker paces, even with the weight.

[@riefzetyo5646]

Solarboost 3 Also suitable for half marathon use?

[@theparalexview785]

The 2018 Solar Boost (cryptically dubbed the "M") is very comfy. And a bit lighter as it had less plasticky stuff. The midfoot upper was recycled plastic but resembles softer knit fabric, conforms to the foot, and breathes well. Not a light shoe but very pleasant for easy runs, and faster than it feels. The forefoot upper is breathable but a bit insulated. That version was best in cool weather. If the new Solar Boost is comparable to the 2018 version it'll be a good choice for many folks.

[@datharo5]

I'm late to the party, but just wanted to give thanks for this review. I ended up picking up a pair because of of your review. I was between choosing this or the latest solar glide model, but I'm glad I picked these. Thank you again!

[@GpD79]

I just picked up this shoe without knowing much about it. The local Adidas store had it on sale and I got it for $25! Looks like I got a good deal on a good shoe! Thanks for the review!

[@EDDBUD]

Bargain for that model!

[@nathaliec7330]

Ok this one was interesting to me as I tried solar glide a long time ago so this one looks even better for daily trainer recovery type shoe thanks Ed

[@EDDBUD]

Bit heavy for a recovery run for me. But steady and tempo were great! 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@nathaliec7330]

Thanks for the tips will keep that in mind

[@roccodimiccio5199]

100% agree. These feel great when you walk around but a slow pace jog and its painful. Definitely find their niche at higher paces.

[@aaronscott2256]

I went through a heap of pairs of the old solarboost. Found them to be great daily shoes. I’m a big fan of the split heel cup

[@EDDBUD]

It’s really nice on foot. One of the most comfortable and smooth rides I have tried out. The current fad for super squash will injury many. Sad when a great stable shoe like this exists. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@folm235]

I’m a big adidas fan but I was waiting for this review before deciding. I think this one’s the one, if I can just find a discount for it.

[@EDDBUD]

Yes go for it on the discount around that £110 mark is great value. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@folm235]

Got it on Zappo’s (in America) for $110. Feel a lot better about the Value Now score!

[@teng029]

it's available in the Adidas Clearance store for 64.00. i don't know how many clearance stores there are in the US, but the one in AZ has several colors in stock.

[@Stevenc1984]

I was in need of a Solarboost from the sun today, freezing out there!

[@EDDBUD]

Yes a big change in the temps today, ideal for a faster burst though :)

[@Stevenc1984]

@@EDDBUD I needed a slow day 😂🥶

[@mattcook1976]

Thanks for this, I've been an ultraboost fan for some years now but found the 21 was a bit tight so looking forward to trying this one with the wider toe box. Picked a pair up for £52 including postage, so also much cheaper than ultraboost. Fingers crossed I have a new favourite.

[@EDDBUD]

A bargain to be had right there.

[@GpD79]

@matt cook, so what'd you think? Does it meet your expectations?

[@patrickvanderwal6324]

Randall & Andy C: nice! Added to my D&B playlist.

[@EDDBUD]

You know the old tunes, brilliant stuff! :)

[@FWFWFWF]

That Adidas discount code is getting some hammer again.

[@EDDBUD]

A great shoe and sadly loads will overlook it due to the old “weight” issue. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@runbikerun8189]

@@EDDBUD Weight matters not a bit to me in a training shoe.

[@EDDBUD]

@@runbikerun8189 These felt super smooth. Will use them on the long run tomorrow. 👍🏼

[@jacobwitt2070]

I agree with no longer throwing a fit over weight. The only instance I'm concerned about weight is when it's about my racing shoes. If I'm running anything over a 5k especially I want to have as little weight as possible while still running in shoes that offer an enjoyable experience.

[@robin29991]

Looks like a solid daily trainer. You see the Adidas athletes and the Tinman Elite in it all the time. And we all know the Boost+Continental setup lasts literally forever.

[@regwattfunkylist]

I found the solarglide 3's at Ross for about $40. They are pretty similar to the solarboost 3s. Good shoe, definitely an easy/recovery day shoe for me. Only use it when I need to get some really slow miles in to save the legs.

[@jacobriis7859]

,I can confirm the good durability of an older generation Adidas Solarboost.

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks Jacob, it seems a vastly more durable shoe than some i have tried recently.

[@Martha-fluterunner]

Nice looking shoe. If I hadn’t found the Glycerin19 working well enough for me as my first well cushioned long run/recovery shoe, I’d be curious to try the Solarboost. But of course I’m most curious about that Boston 10 🤔

[@EDDBUD]

I thought it looked great too. Looks can embellish a shoes quality to me. But if it works, it not too worried about its styling. The Boston has it all though! 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@SeeChadRun]

I've loved my Solar Glide 19s (owned 4 pairs now), and those are very similar to the Solarboost 3/Solarglide 3. Compared to the Solar Glide 19, I agree with your statements regarding the midsole. Boost is consistent and lasts a long time! I also feel that the Solar Glide 19 can be used very effectively for long runs, easy runs, and even tempo runs (as you experienced). I'm also a fan of the Continental rubber. Great review and feedback!

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for sharing! I really like the solarboost 3, its growing on me for its stability and excellent upper.

[@cheekster777]

Thanks, as always, for the review Edd. 🙏

[@EDDBUD]

Much appreciated! Your support is always welcome 🏃🏻‍♂️😊👍🏼

[@cheekster777]

@@EDDBUD - any more thoughts on starting that music recommendations Sister channel? 😉

[@timdwyer9442]

best boost run since the energy boost if you like an affordable do anything shoe.

[@boti2305]

Thanks Eddbud, I was one of those keen viewers longing to watch your review of these Solars. My pair have already 260kms, and at least for me the best way to value them is comparing them with its predecessor. Great update, the biggest change is the eva topsole called "energy rails" that give a more stable firm kind of ride. The previous ones are lacking this firmness, too smushy. The LEP system is very exposed though it helps you forward giving you that PUSH. My concern is that it's on the heavier side for me and now with temperatures rising up sooner than later here in Valencia, Spain; makes it harder to rotate these Solars under warmer conditions.🥵 The Bostons 8 with the regular foam on top of the boost do the job better than the new 9's with lightstrike. Adidas needs to come up with a more consistent daily trainer more into the lightweight range, I am dreaming of a lighter Solarboost iteration yet to come. 🤣🙏🏼

[@EDDBUD]

I agree on the weight, just shave off a little of that and we are really talking a good daily shoe.

[@sneakerprofiler]

The SolarRide, SolarGlide, SolarBoost and UB are definitely shoes created for average people at non-race pace. BOOST is still heavy though. But loads of non-athletes wear them all day as casual shoes. So are they uncomfortably heavy? I guess it’s subjective. I have experience in the Glide and Ultra. ‘Noticeably heavier than adizero BOOST shoes? Yes. Did the heavier shoes work on an objective level? Yes. Do I prefer the adizero implementation? Yes. ‘Glad to see you take a chance on these. I’m sure you have plenty viewers who aren’t pace and weight focused. Plus it’s much easier to find these shoes discounted or at an outlet for year’round built to last trainers. I say go for Saucony PWRRUN/+ shoes if pace and weight are a consideration though. Their making lighter BOOST at the Two Rivers/Three Stones. Nice one, solebrother. ✌🏽💙🏃🏽‍♂️

[@andreasmaher8749]

I ran in the Supernova line for years and now the Solarboosts are my go to for daily non speedwork miles.

[@nubetre]

My ears perked up when you said "quiet shoe," the way some shoes clomp over the road can take something away from the meditative aspect of the run

[@EDDBUD]

This one was very smooth. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@LerikMan]

actually it has more boost than UB21 - Ultra Boost 21 - 10 mm (heel 30.5 mm / forefoot 20.5 mm) SolarBoost 3 - 10 mm (heel 32 mm / forefoot 22 mm)

[@BartBroeckx]

I like these running shoes. They are my favorite running shoes at the moment and just like you, I also replaced the laces with a longer pair of laces :)

[@EDDBUD]

Good shout Bart, that will be my next mod.

[@madfemurfast]

Looking forward to the 50 or 100 miles review...

[@QronoZ713]

I'd like some Adidas Supernova+ review!

[@EDDBUD]

Coming soon!

[@brankobakic9744]

How does it compare to the ultraboost 21 in terms of max cushioning?

[@Dave-kq9cv]

I agree with your review. This is one of the more roomier adidas shoe. I think the shoe is going to last forever. Priced too high but I got a good discount or I wouldn’t have bought it. Waiting to run on a warmer day. It was cold on my first run so it felt a little firm.

[@EDDBUD]

Felt great at pace. The classic “weight” issue will mean loads of people miss this one. Nice cushioned and smooth feel. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@addexvi]

I have the solarboost 19st and besides the upper being crap the ride and shock absorption in that shoe is magnificent for easy miles.

[@riefzetyo5646]

Solarboost 3 also suitable for half marathon use?

[@georgeschneider9751]

The waxie laces won't stay tied.

[@chris_mcc_]

I enjoyed the ride on the SB19 and it was a great comfortable easy miles shoe. However, upper was way too warm and the weight was up there. £140 is scandalous too ☹️

[@cafnated]

I picked up last years model on discount, the solarboost 19. Not sure how they went from 19 to 3... but anyway it's a nice daily pace kind of shoe, though I only put about 50 miles running because I always wear them casually the next day after a hard run 😂

[@mikeommanney]

I really love these shoes, a big fan of adidas but honestly they feel great. I don't notice the weight of them, I don't know if that because I'm a big guy. I ran a 10k race in them & almost a pb but that's more fitness. Also ran a HM distance & again felt good. A bit pricey yes @ £140 but I love them. I will be wearing them for my marathon races later this year. Initially was interested in the UB21 but can't get them, although not sure if I'm bothered as love the SB3.

[@riefzetyo5646]

Cool, how has the experience been so far after using solarboost 3 and running at the pace for which solarboost 3 is intended?

[@riefzetyo5646]

Cool, how has the experience been so far after using solarboost 3 and running at the pace for which solarboost 3 is intended?

[@dhgpan]

A comparison with the nimbus 23 would be interesting.

[@nollys8523]

I had a pair of Solar Glides, loved running in them but the Continental outsole wore down within a couple of months, which was a pain. Would love to try the Solar Boost 19 but the weight puts me off. But if there’s a discount or sweet spot price reduction…😏

[@timtamothy51]

If you take the Ginger Runner's try why buy approach, this one sounds like a solid why.

[@EDDBUD]

For me it is a try, great shoe. People are too worried about weight, i ran some quick miles in these and i am none the worse for it.

[@timtamothy51]

@@EDDBUD would you recommend it over other shoes I think is the test

[@LerikMan]

Adidas is about to release new 4FWD SHOES this Saturday !!! Ed, we will be waiting for a review )

[@ariftirtoaji2278]

The outsole reminds me of novablast

[@EDDBUD]

Yes it’s very similar in design I have to agree. 🏃🏻‍♂️😊👍🏼

[@mattw785]

Good review ..

[@EDDBUD]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mattw785]

@@EDDBUD Will be back to watch more!

[@michaelgroenewald7]

Cool shoe for easy days that can be worn casually and run in

[@nathaliec7330]

This shoe or peg 38 ? Both shoes coming this week and will have to keep only 1 🤣. My size 7 is 7 once’s which is great. Small feet is fun 🙌

[@EDDBUD]

Personally the peg 38 is a little more of an all rounder. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@adamsouthard1155]

The older Adidas Solar glide was - in my opinion - the single greatest long run shoe ever made - anything over 16 miles. I wouldn't race in it but it was just sublime to trot along in. And then they discontinued it. This looks like they're getting a model back into the easy long-run game. Boost is great in conjunction with some EVA. On its own, (Ultraboost) it's godawful.

[@EDDBUD]

A lovely smooth ride here. Maybe the long run shoe for this week. 👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️😊

[@nate8551]

Ed what’s your race times

[@NOKIA6031]

Jungle is massive! The British scene was no.1

[@alexandertedd8893]

is that FOD runner intro music in the background?? :)

[@EDDBUD]

It’s stock KZbin music library music which is were Andy and pretty much all content creators source their music from. 😊👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

[@runbikerun8189]

Never run in Adidas....What Adidas shoe would be a good one to try? I currently run in the Ghost and Glycerin 70-90 miles a week consistently under 7 minute pace.

[@kimwarner6050]

Original sl20

[@runbikerun8189]

@@kimwarner6050 Thanks Kim, I try to find a pair.

[@chucky1golf]

£140 Solarboost 3 (on adidas website ) Nike Invincible zoomx £159.... no brainer Nike for running in, Solar for shopping in 😄

[@EDDBUD]

The invincible are a toy to me, the worst upper on a running shoe i have tried for months. Overpriced rubbish that many runners have sent back. The adidas shoe is a good honest, solid and durable option that left my feet feeling great. The invincible gave me the worst blisters and pain i can remember from a shoe in 18 months.

[@chucky1golf]

@@EDDBUD sorry to hear that ed. The Nike Invincible are the only trainers that have allowed me to run continuously and further than any adidas shoe i.e. boost, glide series which for me limited my potential. Im only a few weeks into the Nikes but im impressed initially.

[@chucky1golf]

UPDATE - Nikes Invincible's returned as the foam received too many deep cuts & nicks in after only 6 weeks, I think they must be purely for ROADS. On a positive note ordered the Adidas SOLAR BOOST 3 SHOES for £70 today mainly for working in and the odd run hopefully.

[@askme1245]

Are these as comfortable as the Saucony Triumph 18?

[@EDDBUD]

A little firmer than the pwrrun +

[@askme1245]

@@EDDBUD Thank you.

[@andersoncaviedes]

I see these are the same as the Solar Boost 4? They look the same....

[@EDDBUD]

I think there were only minor updates

[@SG-qx1fg]

ContinenTTTTAAAALLLL

[@folm235]

Podium finish?

[@EDDBUD]

Just off podium but you are appreciated :)

[@RunTommy123]

First

[@EDDBUD]

🥇

[@RunTommy123]

@@EDDBUD I thought being first would give me a Boost to my day

[@cedricgrandseigne]

Using Andy's music 😉

[@EDDBUD]

It’s not Andy’s music. It’s from the KZbin copyright free library available to all creators.

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

Upper Music Copyright FOD Runner

[@EDDBUD]

It’s from the KZbin audio library

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

@@EDDBUD that doesn’t make it right 😉

[@garethevans2499]

These or the Reebok's?

[@EDDBUD]

It has to be said they feel a little better built than the reeboks.

[@garethevans2499]

@@EDDBUD cheers! Just seen Kofuzi has a preview of the Novablast 2 which is interesting...

[@garethevans2499]

@@EDDBUD just to note: I'm massively overthinking my shoe rotation! I'm aiming for a 95 minute half, have a training plan set, and a pair of Novablast and a pair of Mach 4 to do the miles in before the start line. I've basically convinced myself I need another set even though I don't!

[@michaelcolello2735]

Had these for about two months. Hate them. Sure, they're nice and cushy. But they're way too heavy, with no propulsion at all. They can go fast but it's far too much work to get to and maintain that level. Also, despite the cush, I now have an injured heel. Thanks but no thanks. Going back to Lightstrikes asap.

[@teddyjordan8266]

LIKE 👍

[@damiantrejo8266]

2nd?

[@EDDBUD]

🥈

[@albertotorres5345]

Look HOT 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@leesumner1237]

It’s a nay from me.

[@rhofmeijer8327]

It's like wearing hoovercrafts. These shoes suck.

[@EDDBUD]

Sounds like Boost isn’t for you

[@rhofmeijer8327]

@@EDDBUD There's way to much going on with these shoes. The Solardrive 2 was my favourite runner. Now I turned to Puma and Mizuno.