Just saw that Adidas has announced a revised boost formula for running shoes called Boost HD. Anyone fortunate enough to be a tester or have any early feedback?
Just saw that Adidas has announced a revised boost formula for running shoes called Boost HD. Anyone fortunate enough to be a tester or have any early feedback?
These shoes confuse me so much. They're 12 ounces in a size 9, I thought they'd try to drop weight with a new boost or something but I guess not. Not to mention they look super strange. Why do you have a QR Code on the tongue? Can't see this being a good buy.
Saw them in a local running store - the boost felt like the original release of boost - sticky and kinda sharp/pointy. Really weird and not nice at all to have in hand.
adidas Running is so confusing to me. Outside of the adizero line, their shoes have too much lifestyle influence, but their apparel is the opposite - not an ounce of excitement in it except in the adizero apparel line, which disappeared this past season
Reebok made a lighter TPU. Saucony is about to release a lighter TPU. React, ZoomX, Floatride, Hyperburst, and Fulecell are all soft and responsive like Boost, but lighter.
AND Adidas releases a "denser" version of Boost (aka heavier). Makes no sense.
If makes sense if you imagine it's targeted towards hypebeasts. If it's not an adizero shoe, then a lifestyle shoe. Ultraboost, Pureboost, etc. And I don't care how much they want to pump up their Solar whatevers, they aren't for performance, they're for casuals.
AhWhatTheCheese wrote:
Reebok made a lighter TPU. Saucony is about to release a lighter TPU. React, ZoomX, Floatride, Hyperburst, and Fulecell are all soft and responsive like Boost, but lighter.
AND Adidas releases a "denser" version of Boost (aka heavier). Makes no sense.
Exactly. I was momentarily excited when I read the headline about Boost HD. I love Boost, but it just hasn't been the same since the Supernova Glide 8. Everything now is heavier and clunkier. I recently bought a pair of Solar Boost, but only because I like Boost for longer runs. Just a few years ago, Adidas killed everyone else with Boost, and even a dimwit could predict that the other companies would have to come out with competitive midsoles. Well, now they have, and Adidas is getting passed on the inside lane. Whoever is in charge of their running shoe R&D needs to either get with the times or find another job in leisure wear.
30% higher density than regular boost, which also likely means 30% heavier than an already very heavy foam
https://twitter.com/adidasrunning/status/1142829200333783042
Boosts biggest flaw is that it's too heavy, guess we'll have to wait for alphaedge 4d for something new.
I heard through the grapevine that they do have access to all of the foams Reebok is using and people have been wear testing some new products. But I don’t really understand the two companies’ relationship. Adidas owns Reebok, but is also their major competitor that can use their materials?
What is the obsession with light trainers. Train heavy race light. The performance/flexibility/ride are what make a great shoe. You’re not racing in trainers.
looks nice and could be a boston alternative for rotation but the lack of weight spec might be telling
I don't see an eva stabilization layer like on boston or adios, maybe that will keep weight down, by using different density boost like they did on the "tempo" model?
so, shipping July 3 for $140, I dunno
wtf is with the qr code on the tongue?
I don't understand why such a large company, with such a profitable and well received technology as boost, can't split up its "running" shoe division into a performance department for actual runners, and a lifestyle division for the instagrammers and youtubers.
Go Long wrote:
wtf is with the qr code on the tongue?
I don't understand why such a large company, with such a profitable and well received technology as boost, can't split up its "running" shoe division into a performance department for actual runners, and a lifestyle division for the instagrammers and youtubers.
They do, you idiot. That's what the Adizero lineup is.
Pay Attention wrote:
Go Long wrote:
wtf is with the qr code on the tongue?
I don't understand why such a large company, with such a profitable and well received technology as boost, can't split up its "running" shoe division into a performance department for actual runners, and a lifestyle division for the instagrammers and youtubers.
They do, you idiot. That's what the Adizero lineup is.
So where is the high mileage trainer in the Adizero line up, idiot?
You can use the Boston for that, unless you just have horrible running form, or have little babby feet and need more coddling or something, then maybe go try Hoka. The Boston is plenty of shoe for an actual runner though. Maximal shoes are a gimmick for hobby joggers just like those lifestyle shoes you were ripping on.
Pay Attention wrote:
You can use the Boston for that, unless you just have horrible running form, or have little babby feet and need more coddling or something, then maybe go try Hoka. The Boston is plenty of shoe for an actual runner though. Maximal shoes are a gimmick for hobby joggers just like those lifestyle shoes you were ripping on.
The Boston boost is not a highly cushioned shoe. And that's the point, if Adidas had it's sh+t together, they'd produce models that have more cushion than the adizero line, but not a clown shoe like Hoka.
Guess I'm not an "actual" runner. Sigh, you've ruined my day.
Dude, make up your mind. You're asking for performance shoes but you don't want performance, you want a ton of cushion. You're asking for Adidas to split their lineup into actual running shoes, and shoes for the athleisure crowd, and they do, and that's still not good enough for you. Pull your head out of your ass and be realistic.
Plus the Boston has plenty of cushion for daily training. You're just a pu$$y. That sounds like you problem, not an Adidas problem.
Use the ultra! The light weight shoes are fine for intervals. The Boston’s have no cushion and I’m a light mid foot striker not a hobby jogger. The ultra is flexible and they wear well. I can run 15 miles and feel like I ran on grass the next day.
Adidas does make a good high mileage trainer, the Solar Glide. It's not in the adizero line and not as good as the old Glide Boost. The energy return from the boost makes up for the weight. I do two LR and recovery runs in them, they can handle a variety of paces and last for a solid 500 miles. My days of just using the Boston and Adios are unfortunately in the past.
For some reason they don't get any love around here with TheJeff and his shoe cult. The Born to Run Kool Aid is still being brewed strong and drank hard.
Also they are good enough for the Tinboys, which is good enough for me.
