Adidas Solecourt Boost Official Thread

[Subway Tennis]

So, when you tried them, what was the difference between the Adios and the SL?

The Adios 5 felt like stepping into a Ferrari. Very narrow fit - i have avoided previous generations of the Adios for the same reason. Interesting combination of lightstrike and boost in the cushion. Only tried for a few runs before I realised it's not the shoe for me - one for more accomplished milers. The feel in the forefoot of these is incredible for sure. Lightstrike gives that mixture of impact protection, feedback and light weight that is an incredible combo for people who strike on their forefoot. Would have been nice to see full length lightstrike implemented but maybe there are still concerns about the longevity of lightstrike for road shoes with thinner midsoles?

Regarding the SL20 the fit was again a little narrow for me. The lightstrike implementation in these is firmer than it is in the basketball shoes I use (and have used) which is interesting because they are obviously able to play around with the density of the foam material itself rather than relying on a midsole carrier to make the material softer or firmer. Even though the platform is slightly too narrow for my foot, the upper is incredible and arguably the best "wrapping" I have felt in a running shoe. Adidas now makes the best uppers in tennis, basketball and running shoes imo. The lightstrike material felt incredible in these, too. My only knock is that when you are really pushing for tempo it is too squishy. You lose some energy return, which is not what you want in an all around runner imo.

In running shoes, I still prefer the Zoom X / carbon fibre system that Nike uses. Nike has found a sweet spot of combined impact protection and "springiness" but for me it's also partially a fit issue.

There's definitely still room for lightstrike to improve as a cushion in runners. But for court shoes, it's already the best imo.

The only question is long-term longevity. Not something I'm worried about because I go through shoes too quickly, but a legitimate concern for Adidas generally particularly in distance running shoes.

It's going to be fascinating when they start implementing it on tennis shoes.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

The Adios 5 felt like stepping into a Ferrari. Very narrow fit - i have avoided previous generations of the Adios for the same reason. Interesting combination of lightstrike and boost in the cushion. Only tried for a few runs before I realised it's not the shoe for me - one for more accomplished milers. The feel in the forefoot of these is incredible for sure. Lightstrike gives that mixture of impact protection, feedback and light weight that is an incredible combo for people who strike on their forefoot. Would have been nice to see full length lightstrike implemented but maybe there are still concerns about the longevity of lightstrike for road shoes with thinner midsoles?

Actually the Adios 5 is not designed for the forefoot strikers. It is also not narrow at the front. It is wider at the front from the previous generation by about 0.7 centimetres, which is a huge difference, and it is almost into the Boston territory, which is comfortably spacious for a mid to mid wide feet. It is also heavier than the previous version of Adios. It actually has a full length lightstrike, so I don't know what shoe you are describing here.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Actually the Adios 5 is not designed for the forefoot strikers. It is also not narrow at the front. It is wider at the front from the previous generation by about 0.7 centimetres, which is a huge difference, and it is almost into the Boston territory, which is comfortably spacious for a mid to mid wide feet. It is also heavier than the previous version of Adios. It actually has a full length lightstrike, so I don't know what shoe you are describing here.

Yes, the toe spread is good. Just slightly too narrow through the rest of the shoe and the upper doesn't have as much "give" as it does in less racier models. So the fit really matters. I think the reason I have generally avoided Adidas running shoes is the narrower fit for my foot. It's obviously a perfect fit for more accomplished runners and/or different foot types as the Adios reputation goes without saying.

Regarding the cushioning, the Adios 5 has combined lightstrike / boost cushioning. You may have mistook the listing of full length lighstrike as meaning it is only lightstrike, but the cushioning system is combined full length lighstrike with boost on the Adios 5.

How many miles do you think you've put in on the Adios 5 since getting them?

 

[Deleted member 768841]

I've just seen the SS21 lineup of shoes and the Boost is continuing.

What’s the original SS?

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Yes, the toe spread is good. Just slightly too narrow through the rest of the shoe for me. I think the reason I have generally avoided Adidas running shoes is the narrower fit for my foot. It's obviously a perfect fit for more accomplished runners and/or different foot types as the Adios reputation goes without saying.

Regarding the cushioning, the Adios 5 has combined lightstrike / boost cushioning. You may have mistook the listing of full length lighstrike as meaning it is only lightstrike, but the cushioning system is combined full length lighstrike with boost in the heel on the Adios 5

You said that the shoe is narrow, and that is not true, and especially not true comparing it to the previous generation of the Adios. You didn't make any distinction between the fit of both shoes. Interesting. Adidas also has a variety of fits, including for wide feet, so your general statement is also false.

I have had every generation of the shoe till the Adios 5 and the Adios 5 is presented in my running group by two people, so I have had a good look and feel for the shoe, so don't talk to me about "listing". It is you who said that

Would have been nice to see full length lightstrike implemented but maybe there are still concerns about the longevity of lightstrike for road shoes with thinner midsoles?

The shoe HAS a full length lightstrike implemented, so, you are mistaken yet again ... probably confused by the listing that says that it has also Boost.

Here is how this shoe looks like:

The midsole is a full length lightstrike cushioning, so I must conclude that you didn't even see the shoe, let alone have it for any period of time.

 

[Subway Tennis]

The shoe HAS a full length light strike implemented, so, you are mistaken yet again ... probably confused by the listing that says that it has also Boost.

Not for nothing, but your comments on the Adios 5 shoe would hold a little bit more weight if you had actually TRIED the Adios 5

But yes, I meant it would be interesting to see lightstrike implemented without the additional use of boost. Mea culpa on the use of the term "full length lightstrike" when I should have said "only using lightstrike". It's an important distinction so duly noted.

The grey colourway of the Adios 5 running shoe you posted is a bit "out there" for my taste. Thankfully other colourways are available. It's a good looking shoe in the right colourway.

I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the Adidas running lines, because I am a huge fan of lightstrike, and the Adios and SL20s are very good, but right now Nike produces a better running shoe for my needs.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Passed on a pair of Parley at the outlet today for $48 bucks. I didn't even know local outlet stores carried tennis shoes! I ended up with some ubersonic 3 and barricades '17 both for under $100!

Which outlets?

This was the case here as well.

They had the triple white sole court boosts (I think this was one of the parley models?) and the Stycons, both at approx. 40% of retail. I was a big fan of the SCBs except for issues I had with the heel, the weight and also not liking the lateral outrigger.

I was surprised to see SCBs in an outlet because I know how popular they have been. Was not as surprised to see the Stycons there, as they would have to be one of the worst tennis shoes ever released, and have been incredibly unpopular.

 

[Sardines]

The N3xt L3v3l b-ball shoes have Lightstrike and they are comfortable but firm. I'd say firmer than Boost 2.0. Longevity wise I'm not sure I'll see the end of life as the outsoles wear after 3-3.5 mths max if I play a lot. The NL shoes did last at least a year but I use them for b-ball 1-2 times a month and then as casual shoes.

The next step would be a tennis shoe with lightstrike, a cushion that Adidas has implemented in quite a few performance shoes recently.

It's an extraordinary material. Imagine a lighter version of boost with the same impact protection and better court feel..... That's lightstrike.

The only potential problem is the longevity of the cushioning. How long does it retain it's spring and volume before flattening out? That was always the knock on lunarlon, which was also an amazing foam but suffered from a short shelf life.

This was the case here as well.

They had the triple white sole court boosts (I think this was one of the parley models?) and the Stycons, both at approx. 40% of retail. I was a big fan of the SCBs except for issues I had with the heel, the weight and also not liking the lateral outrigger.

I was surprised to see SCBs in an outlet because I know how popular they have been. Was not as surprised to see the Stycons there, as they would have to be one of the worst tennis shoes ever released, and have been incredibly unpopular.

Which outlet is that? I'd love to stock up on Stycons, especially the clay versions!

The all court Stycon is sold out in TWE (which had them below MSRP the moment they got them, could be a forex thing). Obviously it's not a perfect shoe, with the same heat issues as the SCB, but I have to put my orthotic insole to fit the SCB properly. The Stycon's compression is fitted and comfortable to wear for me but obviously not for everyone. Still, I doubt it's unpopular as much as it is misunderstood, and too foreign for some to wrap their minds around. I haven't found a more stable shoe that is low to the ground like that.

 

[suvirb89]

Managed to have a massive sprain on my ankle in these shoes yesterday Got into the air running for a 2hbh and I landed on the lateral part of my foot and severely rolled my ankle. I still don't quite know how I feel about the big pontoons on the lateral edge of the SCB. I constantly feel like I am tripping myself on them.

Hi SlvrDragon50,

This weekend, it happened to me as well, I got ankle strian on left foot while doing a 2hbh and landed on rolled ankle. I have been wearing solar boost x parley for about 1 month.

Suvir

 

[corvax]

Any news about new colours with a clay outsole? Bit weird that it's (not really) clay season and only last year's black and white colour is available with a clay outsole.

 

[burma_shave]

Can anyone compare the fit of the Solecourt Boost and Ubersonic 3? I'm on my second pair of the Ubersonics, really like them, but after something with a similar fit but more durable.

 

[Sardines]

Can anyone compare the fit of the Solecourt Boost and Ubersonic 3? I'm on my second pair of the Ubersonics, really like them, but after something with a similar fit but more durable.

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/sizing-compare-solecourt-boost-and-ubersonic-3.667218/#post-14323041

 

[Ronaldo]

Just tried on the SCB and noticed the arch is high/firm. Does it remain firm? Not as firm as a Barricade, but........................................................curious

 

[Deleted member 768841]

Just tried on the SCB and noticed the arch is high/firm. Does it remain firm? Not as firm as a Barricade, but........................................................curious

Only slightly. The arch kinda stays the same, unless you change insoles or wear orthotics, something of the sorts.

 

[Ronaldo]

Only slightly. The arch kinda stays the same, unless you change insoles or wear orthotics, something of the sorts.

Thanks, guess if it weren't for flat feet I'd have no arch at all

 

[Medved]

I have a wide foot, size 14. I love Adidas Sole Court Boost. The narrower models after adidas barricade V didn't work at all for me. At 6'4" 280lbs, there aren't any professional tennis players to copy. I'm no Novak Djokovic. I sweat pretty profusely in the humid heat. It seems like by the late second set of every match and my opponent drop shots me and I have to run and slide hard the insole completely wrinkles under my foot. The shoes are soaking wet at this point and I've had to tie the strings in a triple knot because the strings are so long. I had to just play on a folded up insole until changeover. Anyone have any ideas? Should I get new insoles?

 

[Ronaldo]

I have a wide foot, size 14. I love Adidas Sole Court Boost. The narrower models after adidas barricade V didn't work at all for me. At 6'4" 280lbs, there aren't any professional tennis players to copy. I'm no Novak Djokovic. I sweat pretty profusely in the humid heat. It seems like by the late second set of every match and my opponent drop shots me and I have to run and slide hard the insole completely wrinkles under my foot. The shoes are soaking wet at this point and I've had to tie the strings in a triple knot because the strings are so long. I had to just play on a folded up insole until changeover. Anyone have any ideas? Should I get new insoles?

Get gel insoles and from watching matches this week, tuck the end of your laces under the laced portion of your shoe. Cannot recall which WTA player does this.

 

[FedrMatt]

Just tried on the SCB and noticed the arch is high/firm. Does it remain firm? Not as firm as a Barricade, but........................................................curious

the arch does soften up. Don’t worry about that

 

[FedrMatt]

I got an answer on YouTube from Troy that the SCB is now called the Soulcourt Primeblue

 

[Ronaldo]

the arch does soften up. Don’t worry about that

After a yr and a half and new insoles, yes it did soften up.

 

[Ronaldo]

I got an answer on YouTube from Troy that the SCB is now called the Soulcourt Primeblue

This shoe is also 30% off this weekend from Adidas

 

[corvax]

After a yr and a half and new insoles, yes it did soften up.

I've worn about 5 pairs of SCBs so far and only one of them gave me a blister on my arches from a seam inside the shoe (which was rectified by wearing a different pair of socks). None of them ever gave me any arch pain though. Is it considered a high arch shoe?

I wore a pair of my old barricade 2017s recently and those really did have very stiff and high arches, damn. SCBs are so much comfier in comparison.

 

[Ronaldo]

I've worn about 5 pairs of SCBs so far and only one of them gave me a blister on my arches from a seam inside the shoe (which was rectified by wearing a different pair of socks). None of them ever gave me any arch pain though. Is it considered a high arch shoe?

I wore a pair of my old barricade 2017s recently and those really did have very stiff and high arches, damn. SCBs are so much comfier in comparison.

Concur. Play primarily on dirt so a stiff, uncomfortable shoe with little cushioning is fine.

 

[jmysun]

 

[Ronaldo]

Prefer a loose P, tight shoes and a cold place to S

 

[J011yroger]

Prefer a loose P, tight shoes and a cold place to S

Sus!

J

 

[Visionary]

The Adidas Solecourt (2021) are excellent shoes. I have never really worn them but bought a couple pairs this Summer. After two months heavy duty use of the first pair that I got the bottom of the shoes has been in a great condition which is quite unlikely with many other kinds of tennis shoes. On top of the durability, the Adidas Solecourt's comfy and great for high performance. I suggest the shoes to all wide foot people for its perfect toebox and wide style

 

[bertrevert]

While it is not totally wild it most certainly is totally... wide.

 

[Visionary]

the SCB is now called the Soulcourt Primeblue

I think that this is the only thing the producers have f*cked up on the shoes. Naming the Adidas Solecourt Boost "Primeblue" is nonsensical for there are other colors and shades than just "blue". If they just went with "Prime" they'd be justified and I'd draw parallels in between the shoe and Optimus Prime but they didn't.

 

[Ronaldo]

I think that this is the only thing the producers have f*cked up on the shoes. Naming the Adidas Solecourt Boost "Primeblue" is nonsensical for there are other colors and shades than just "blue". If they just went with "Prime" they'd be justified and I'd draw parallels in between the shoe and Optimus Prime but they didn't.

Adidas has 235 shoes titled PrimeBlue. None seem to be blue. Made with Parley Ocean Plastic

 

[d-quik]

Played two sessions indoors so far.

Got these with a big Boxing Day sale discount

tried my true size

The forefoot is wider

Roomy toe box

I decided to pull the trigger on a pair of Solecourt Boosts

The shoe fits true to

ordered myself a pair.

50% off promo on their Outlet.

Been alternating my ubersonic 3's and the solecourt for about a 4 months now.

Just got them

my pair of SCBs

Put 2 hours each of singles and doubles through them so far, bit of a break in period for me with some mild blisters on the arches of my feet.

My pair of SCB

Now i just ordered them again

I have these and like them a lot

SCB and they felt wide

Passed on a pair of Parley

SCBs

have a new pair for few weeks and better fit than last Boost model the toe box is big and wide shoe seems fine

how is the height of the toe box (the vertical fit) of these shoes? What about in comparison to the gp turbo or blushield 5?

 

[jeep2008]

Higher than BS5 .The GP Turbo is a joke compared to the other 2

 

[corvax]

did anyone else see the photo of the new SCB colour on TW's instagram page? they've removed it since then, so it must have been uploaded by mistake.

they looked pretty good. white with the adidas stripes, sole, and dots in dark grey and some blue (I think) splodges around the heel, similar to those found on the rest of the melbourne collection.

 

[mpournaras]

did anyone else see the photo of the new SCB colour on TW's instagram page? they've removed it since then, so it must have been uploaded by mistake.

they looked pretty good. white with the adidas stripes, sole, and dots in dark grey and some blue (I think) splodges around the heel, similar to those found on the rest of the melbourne collection.

Not sure why they would ever remove something. Its a shoe thats in stock not a damn announcement on whos making a run for congress lol

They were really good looking though

 

[corvax]

Not sure why they would ever remove something. Its a shoe thats in stock not a damn announcement on whos making a run for congress lol

They were really good looking though

As far as I know this might be the last SCB release so I really hope they'll stock them on TWE as well. The previous white and blue colour wasn't and I really liked the look of those.

 

[mpournaras]

I think this is the one. While TW had it in stock on their site it looked like they had a full size run. Though that may not have been official inventory information

 

[Purestriker]

I think this is the one. While TW had it in stock on their site it looked like they had a full size run. Though that may not have been official inventory information

Yeah, that color style is something alright.

 

[corvax]

Yeah, that color style is something alright.

I think at this point, adidas could release an SCB in various shades of brown and we would still be really excited about it just because it's another SCB release

 

[Purestriker]

I think at this point, adidas could release an SCB in various shades of brown and we would still be really excited about it just because it's another SCB release

That is a strong possibility.

 

[FutureF1]

I've heard nothing but hype about these shoes and as someone with wider feet (currently playing with Gel Challenger 12, the adidas offerings look very attractive (despite being physically rough to look at in this colourway). Here's my question: Are they really worth $160? That seems like a lot of cash for a shoe.

 

[Purestriker]

I've heard nothing but hype about these shoes and as someone with wider feet (currently playing with Gel Challenger 12, the adidas offerings look very attractive (despite being physically rough to look at in this colourway). Here's my question: Are they really worth $160? That seems like a lot of cash for a shoe.

As a fellow wide footer, I would say yes they are worth it. The cushioning is awesome. I did switch over to the Gel res 8 because I actually felt the last SCB because I had a little slippage (almost too wide). The first SCB I had were perfect and I wore them until I put a hole in them. So I will try them again.

 

[bertrevert]

me narrow foot person and these not fit at all, however they are heavenly underfoot

 

[mpournaras]

On FAAs feet. Looking sharp

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[d-quik]

first shoe I ever wore where my toes had all this extra room but fit tight in the forefoot stable and toes never jammed. Narrow up front too

What? It had room yet was narrow?

 

[InSydeOut]

Just got this sole court boost. I was surprised how large these run. I wear Asics court FF2 which are known to run big. I sized a full size down from the Gel Res 8 for the Court FF2, but these SCBs are even bigger. Might have to return and get another half size down.

edit: double socks fixes the issue. The toe box is wider which give the impression it is larger.

 

[InSydeOut]

Update. I been getting Achilles pain lately. Been using these for about a month. It got so serious today I switched out mid session to the pair of Nike turbos I use to walk around in. Boom. It was a night and day difference. No more Achilles pain. I was shocked. Used the turbos for the remainder of the session.
Had such high hopes for these shoes as the wide fit is great for my feet but now I am looking for another pair.

 

[jeep2008]

Update. I been getting Achilles pain lately. Been using these for about a month. It got so serious today I switched out mid session to the pair of Nike turbos I use to walk around in. Boom. It was a night and day difference. No more Achilles pain. I was shocked. Used the turbos for the remainder of the session.
Had such high hopes for these shoes as the wide fit is great for my feet but now I am looking for another pair.

Never had that with these shoes or heard before.Maybe it is because you are using wrong size,too big with the doubles socks trying to compensate..

 

[InSydeOut]

Never had that with these shoes or heard before.Maybe it is because you are using wrong size,too big with the doubles socks trying to compensate..

its possible. The length matches my court ff2s but they have a wider toe box which might contribute to a sizing difference. I have been double socking for years though, not just for these sole court boosts. I used the lace holes at the very end as well. In any case, I am over it.

 

[Binatang]

Update. I been getting Achilles pain lately. Been using these for about a month. It got so serious today I switched out mid session to the pair of Nike turbos I use to walk around in. Boom. It was a night and day difference. No more Achilles pain. I was shocked. Used the turbos for the remainder of the session.
Had such high hopes for these shoes as the wide fit is great for my feet but now I am looking for another pair.

Since you didn't have any problems with Asics FF2, Asics GR8 & Nike GPT I would guess you have an issue with the heel-to-toe drop of the Adidas SCB.
This often causes Achilles pain if you are not used to it. FF2, GR8 & GPT all have the same heel-to-toe drop of 1.2cm. Whereas the SCB is 1.4cm.
Your heel is sitting a little higher than its used to.