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Heel Stack Height
33.1 mm
Weight
209.0 g (7.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.8 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
Weight
241.7 g (8.53 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
adidas Zenboost
adidas Boost Run
The adidas Boost Run is a better running shoe than the adidas Zenboost for most runners. Its deeper cushioning absorbs more road impact, while its slightly better stability makes it more dependable for regular miles. It also returns more energy and provides better protection over longer distances, making it the more all-round daily trainer. However, the Zenboost is significantly lighter, so it's the better pick if you mainly run shorter distances or want an affordable shoe for 5K and 10K racing.
Variants
- Zenboost (Cloud White/Bliss Lilac/Bliss Lilac - (Women - US 7))
- Zenboost (Cloud White/Cloud White/Core Black - (Men - US 9))
- Boost Run (Black/Dash Grey/Semi Flash Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Boost Run (Black/Dash Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.5
6.9
Heel Stack Height
33.1 mm
37.2 mm
Weight
7.9
6.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.4
6.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.9
6.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
209.0 g (7.37 oz)
241.7 g (8.53 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
33.1 mm
37.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.3 mm
27.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.8 mm
9.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
9.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
79 mm (3.1")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
73 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
113 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.39
2.52
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.18
4.06
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
267 mm (10.5")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.9
9.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
4.5 mm (0.176")
3.6 mm (0.141")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.9 mm (-0.035")
-0.4 mm (-0.016")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.2
6.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.7 mm (-0.265")
-4.8 mm (-0.187")
Arch Fit: Width
9.9
8.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.1 mm (0.042")
-2.4 mm (-0.095")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.3
7.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
12 mm (0.5")
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
14.8%
21.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.8°
21.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.2
5.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
42 mm (1.7")
40 mm (1.6")
Toe Apex Position
61.5%
67.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.1°
21.8°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
BOOST +
Boost
Primary Foam Type
Unknown
Unknown
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
1.5 mm (0.1")
Stretch
11.0%
6.0%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.4
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
9.6 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
24.1 hrs
Time To Dry
32.4 hrs
Water Absorption
7.0
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
45.7%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.8%
80.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.7
8.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
79.0%
81.5%
Heel Cushioning
6.8
8.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.43 J
3.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.65 J
10.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
13.66 J
18.01 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.9
6.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.95 J
4.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.36 J
7.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
8.87 J
10.46 J
Heel Firmness
8.4
7.6
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
44.7 N/mm
44.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
57.9 N/mm
52.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
84.5 N/mm
72.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.1
8.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
64.7 N/mm
59.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
88.2 N/mm
79.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
126 N/mm
113 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.4
6.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.99 J
6.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.81 J
6.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.68 J
6.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.59 J
6.38 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.3
5.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
68 N
46 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.5
6.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
58.7%
62.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.1
6.2
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.3 N/mm
7.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
273 N
265 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.5
6.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
12.3 mm
12.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
19.0 mm
21.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
22.5 mm
26.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.1
5.6
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
12.4 mm
13.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
14.7 mm
16.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
16.3 mm
18.2 mm
adidas Zenboost
adidas Boost Run
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