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adidas Solarboost 5

adidas Solarboost 5. 32.9mm stack, 293g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection3/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

78Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 32.9 mm stack, cushion 4/5

53Solid

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 23.1 mm forefoot stack

65Great

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 32.9 mm heel stack

100Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 2 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 2 BR / ?% drying

53Solid

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 9.8 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

9.8 mm

Heel stack

32.9 mm

Forefoot stack

23.1 mm

Weight

293 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability2 BR
Heel counter3/5
Energy return72.0 %
Shock absorption121 SA
Outsole thickness2.0 mm
Tongue padding10.2 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness5.7 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the adidas Solarboost 5 good for 100-mile races?

Great. 32.9 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 78/100.

Does the adidas Solarboost 5 fit wide feet?

Toebox width has not been measured in the lab yet.

What is the drop on the adidas Solarboost 5?

9.8 mm, with a 32.9 mm heel stack and 23.1 mm forefoot.

Is the adidas Solarboost 5 good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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