Adidas Solar Boost

Adidas Solar Boost is here to stay, to take a step forward, and that this step makes a difference in every kilometer you go is its purpose. This new model brings together all the best of the revolutionary Boost cushioning system, which is giving such good results, with the most cutting-edge technological innovations of the moment, which has led the designers of the German brand to claim that these Solar Boost are the best technical running shoes to face any distance that comes your way, regardless of the running speed.

Adidas Solar Boost 2018, most important features and innovations

In fact, the adidas Solar Boost are inspired by aerospace and automotive engineering, being the first silhouette to implement the Tailored Fibre Placement (TFP) technology. With this, adidas running is once again committed to "breaking the rules of the game" in high-performance sports footwear.

Thus, the great contribution of the Adidas Solar Boost is focused on embodying the same philosophy of NASA, whose mantra consists of those quality standards that demand that each part and/or material has a defined function to achieve maximum performance. That is why the TFP is not only able to meet the needs of flexibility, support and elasticity, but also to make a fully optimized upper, and that manages to capture a structure of the midfoot area lighter and more precise. The idea is that this running shoe adapts to the runner's own foot to the millimetre.

The shoes are therefore designed by and for runners. Not surprisingly, the adidas Runners community has been a direct protagonist in the process of creating the SolarBoost, testing the model in all kinds of weather conditions and on various terrains. The goal era for each runner to have the confidence of having the necessary energy to overcome the set goal.

Not to be confused with the 2015 Adidas Solar.

In 2015 Adidas launched a Solar that has nothing to do with the launch of this 2018. It was a shoe that barely made any noise in the runner market and went virtually unnoticed. So if you are going to buy the new Solar don't be fooled. Here you can see the 2 models.

Solar Boost, lighter technology with the same performance and cushioning

Marking a brief retrospective, the brand of the three stripes managed to revolutionize the segment of Running shoes with the launch of BOOST technology, back in 2013, although it was not until 2015 when, truly, this system came to hatch and appear in the bestseller lists. Hence, this 2018 will be another turning point in the German house with the SolarBoost.

Put to compare, the upper cut of the adidas Solar Boost we could place it in an intermediate zone between the iconic UltraBoost model and one of the most recent appearances such as the AlphaBounce, standing out its woven and layered uppers.

But another detail to keep in mind is that the adidas SolarBoost is significantly lighter, weighing in at 295 grams (men's version in size 8.5UK). A weight that makes it 15 grams lighter than the mythical Energy Boost, for example. Although the cushioning capacity and performance remain the same, offering premium quality.

Adidas SolarBoost, its most cutting-edge innovations

With the Adidas Solar Boost, in detail, the review of its most cutting-edge technologies is:

• Tailored Fibre Placement (TFP).

The details of this innovative technology are that the upper is made of a fiber structure, which allows to gain more lightness, because the material used is reduced; at the same time it also implements a construction from recycled plastic Parley, and through which is obtained as a result a greater grip and support.

• BOOST

The new Solar Boost incorporates up to 85% of BOOST technology, the revolutionary cushioning system, which also makes the running shoe more flexible, energy return and durability.

• Energy Rail

A system that the Three Stripes designers have optimized to feature a lightweight, symmetrical construction, which, coupled with BOOST, provides a higher level of stability.

• StretchWeb

Another of the technological resources that adidas running has optimized to guarantee exceptional grip on both dry and wet surfaces, thanks to its characteristic grid pattern. Something in which the efficient rubber compound Continental, a well-known tire manufacturer, also has a lot to say.

• Fitcounter

Also a trademark system of the German company, consisting of a lightweight structure, whose mission is to promote a more natural movement in the Achilles heel area, where there is more space, and also offers greater comfort in each step.

By the way, it should also be noted that the new launch of the Adidas Solar Boost does not come alone, and that other updates are scheduled such as the Solar Glide and the Solar Drive. These new models will also have their own stability versions (ST). In addition, and as a final touch, adidas running has already announced that these adidas SolarBoost are able to offer a higher energy return than the innovative Nike Epic React Flyknit, according to data extracted from a certified internal research.

adidas running's Solar family in full

• Discover the new adidas Solar Glide

• Discover the new adidas Solar Glide ST

• Discover the new adidas Solar Drive

• Discover the new adidas Solar Drive ST

This is how the Adidas Solar Boost was presented in Barcelona

Colors of the Adidas Solar Boost

So, all in all, to highlight the Adidas Solar Boost as more distinct features that come to reinforce the fit of the shoe, as well as making it more personalized. They replace the EVA foam with what adidas has called Energy Rail to gain stability, control and protection. In addition, the designers of the German company have also taken as a reference the opinions of the runners themselves, and have addressed one of the most common demands such as making the lasts a little wider in the toe area, which translates into optimal comfort.

That said, we will have the verdict in Runnea when we have the opportunity to test these adidas Solar Boost, and establish the relevant comparison between one model and another. Shortly, review. We are really looking forward to it!