adidas
adidas Galaxy 8
adidas Galaxy 8. 37.4mm stack, 318g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 37.4 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 30.5 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 28.8 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 95 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 95 BR / 55% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 6.9 mm drop, heel counter 3/5
Full specs
Drop
6.9 mm
Heel stack
37.4 mm
Forefoot stack
30.5 mm
Weight
318 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.52 |
| Breathability | 95 BR |
| Drying potential | 55 % |
| Flexibility | 18.0 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 18.60 Nm |
| Heel counter | 3/5 |
| Energy return | 51.0 % |
| Shock absorption | 120 SA |
| Midsole softness | 39.2 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Tongue padding | 4.7 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 3.7 mm |
| Reflective elements | No |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (70.8 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (28.8 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the adidas Galaxy 8 good for 100-mile races?
Elite. 37.4 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 89/100.
Does the adidas Galaxy 8 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 70.8 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the adidas Galaxy 8?
6.9 mm, with a 37.4 mm heel stack and 30.5 mm forefoot.
Is the adidas Galaxy 8 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.52. Solid grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 28/100 (Weak)
hotFootScore: 100/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 68/100 (Great)
hundredMilerReadiness: 89/100 (Elite)