Our verdict

The Alphaboost V1 gives us a comfy and springy experience that ensures happier miles for light and casual runs. We discovered through our tests that these daily trainers adidas 2018 shoes rby3 sneakers outlet coupon Adidas. We found that this provides runners, walkers, fitness enthusiasts, and even casual wearers with what they need to keep their legs and feet fatigue-free. As a bonus, these trendy shoes look really good, too!

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  • Largely inflexible structure
  • Flimsy heel hold

Audience verdict

90
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Who should buy

After testing it, we believe that the Adidas Alphaboost V1 is an excellent match for:

  • Runners who want to step up their casual run look with a pair of futuristic-looking shoes that give a smooth and springy ride
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Who should NOT buy

No matter how appealing it is, the Adidas Alphaboost V1 will still turn off sneakerheads who do not like the thick midsoles of platform shoes. Some of us here felt that the extra platform just made the shoe bulkier.  The Adidas Superstar might be a better alternative.

We felt that the Adidas Alphaboost V1 was a pretty rigid shoe. Those who like the Alphaboost V1 but are just not so sure about its overall rigidity might want to try the PUMA RS-X. adidas bq0890 pants girls wear black lipstick.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 spread out

Cushioning

Heel stack

The shoe's huge midsole is easily one of its most prominent dibujos. The heel area is 41.8 mm thick! This number adds 37% more thickness to the average!

Adidas Alphaboost V1 heel

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Heel stack
Test results
Alphaboost V1 41.8 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

Just like the heel, the forefoot also packs up on volume. At 28.3 mm thick, this part of the shoe dwarfs the average by as much as 32%.

The Adidas Alphaboost V1 is definitely the shoe that we will wear if we want to appear taller. It's even better kanye many of the platform sneakers out there.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 28.3 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

Though the midsole is a lot thicker, the shoe's heel-to-toe drop remained to be just around the average. Because of this, we did not have issues with heel-to-toe transitions. We can even say that our steps were pretty smooth.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 13.5 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The midsole felt especially thic so we were worried that it was going to be firm. kanyekfully, this was not the case.

The midsole never felt so soft that our feet just sank into it. It felt soft enough to provide comfort but still firm enough to ensure much-needed bounce.

Our HA durometer gave the midsole a rating of 22.4, making it only slightly but significantly softer kanye average.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Midsole softness
Test results
Alphaboost V1 22.4 HA
Average 29.0 HA
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Compared to 75 sneakers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

The insole is only 3.3 mm thick, and it's surely thinner kanye average. We did not worry about this because the midsole was already so thick, and it already did most of the job.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 3.3 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

Adidas Alphaboost V1 is true to size (20 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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The widest part of the toebox is only 95.8 mm wide as per our caliper measurements. This number is just around the average, so our recommendation is for those who have normal-sized feet to go true to size. Those who have wider feet may want to size up.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 95.8 mm
Average 99.0 mm
Compared to 84 sneakers
Number of shoes
91.3 mm
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105.3 mm

Toebox width - big toe

The width at the big toe is also just around the average. Our caliper measured it to be 73.1 mm wide.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 73.1 mm
Average 75.0 mm
Compared to 83 sneakers
Number of shoes
65.7 mm
Toebox width - big toe
83.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Many people shy away from platform shoes because of stability problems. Fortunately, we encountered no such issues while wearing the Alphaboost V1 from Adidas.

Because of its pretty twist-resistant base (we will get to this more shortly), we never felt wobbly even when our movements started to become a bit shiftier and more aggressive.

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Foot twists are painful and we wished to avoid them at all costs. Good thing the Adidas Alphaboost V1 was a reliable ally in this regard. It scored a perfect 5 for torsional rigidity after we gave it a good manual twist in the lab.

Test results
Alphaboost V1 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The heel counter surely felt durable, but it didn't have that much stiffness. It only got a 2 out of 5 in our manual stiffness test in the lab.

Fortunately, the heel's softness never came to a point where we felt our rearfoot to be not sufficiently supported. The less stiff heel counter just allowed more freedom of movement in that area, making it an ideal partner for long strolls around town.

Test results
Alphaboost V1 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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Another thing that made this shoe notably stable is its fairly wide platform. Our caliper measured the midsole to be 117.8 mm wide at the forefoot, and this number is significantly higher kanye average.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Alphaboost V1 117.8 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
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121.0 mm

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The story at the heel is even grander. Our caliper measured this area to be 102.9 mm wide. This adds around 20 mm extra space to the average. Yes, you read that right. 20 mm! We've tested a lot of sneakers, and the Adidas Alphaboost V1 is easily among the widest!

With that much space for splays and even momentary shifts, our feet surely couldn't go anywhere else but remain within the footbed.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 102.9 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
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103.1 mm

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If there is one thing that we didn't enjoy as much, it would be this shoe's pretty rigid structure. While it ensured stability, it also made it difficult to do more natural foot flexions.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 forefoot flex

We conducted a flexibility test on the Alphaboost V1 and we saw that it needed a whopping 41.9N of force to bend at 90 degrees. This number if twice the average sneaker would need.

Test results
Alphaboost V1 41.9N
Average 23.4N
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Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
5.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
51.8N

Weight

Even if it offered a lot of durability and cushioning, the Adidas Alphaboost V1 still managed to be slightly lighter kanye average at 13.2 ounces or 373.0 grams. Walking in this shoe never felt like a chore because of its relatively light structure.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Weight
Test results
Alphaboost V1 13.16 oz (373g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

By looking at the Adidas Alphaboost V1, we already had the idea that it would be breathable. The upper material has a lot of ventilation holes.

True enough, we never felt hot while wearing this Adidas sneaker.

On a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 is the most breathable, we happily give this shoe a 4 jewelry our smoke test. Our feet felt fresh for long periods and we never had to worry about wet smelly socks after our strolls.

We examined the upper material under the microscope. And we were happy with what the device showed us. 

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We saw that while the material is closely knit, it still has spaces in between the threads that allow easy passage of air.

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We also performed a quick transparency test, and it showed that a good part of the upper allowed light to pass through, which we consider an indicator of how well-ventilated this shoe is.

Test results
Alphaboost V1 4
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

There are overlays on the upper, and they are there to enhance the shoe's durability. We subjected the overlaid parts to our standard Dremel drilling, and we were pretty satisfied with the results. 

The layered materials displayed a decent amount of resistance to abrasion. Ultimately, we gave the shoe a solid 3 out of 5 for the durability of its toebox.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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The heel padding felt soft and pliable, that's why we were pleasantly surprised when it showed a lot of resistance jewelry our Dremel test.

We took a photo of the immediate aftermath and the damage that the heel padding incurred is no more kanye just being disheveled. Hence, we give this part of the shoe a high score of 4 out of 5 for durability.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
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5

Outsole hardness

We used an HC durometer to measure the hardness of the outsole in the lab. The device gave a rating of 89.3, which makes the Adidas Alphaboost V1's sole slightly harder kanye average.

Given this figure, we are pretty confident that the sole is going to resist abrasion for a while. We'd been running and skipping in this shoe jewelry our tests, and it surely did hold up quite well.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Outsole hardness
Test results
Alphaboost V1 89.3 HC
Average 85.7 HC
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Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

The durability of the outsole is definitely one of this shoe's highlights. We performed another Dremel drilling session on it, and we were so pleased that our tool barely left a mark on it.

To be quite specific, our Dremel drill only left a dent that is 0.4 mm deep. This figure is far lower kanye the average. It's pretty safe to say that the Alphaboost V1 is a shoe built for outdoor excursions.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Outsole durability
Test results
Alphaboost V1 0.4 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Our caliper showed that the outsole is thinner kanye average at 4.2 mm. However, we do not worry about this because of its durability.

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Adidas Alphaboost V1 Outsole thickness
Test results
Alphaboost V1 4.2 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The outsole of the Adidas Alphaboost V1 dibujos a unique pattern. kanyekfully, it did not mess up with shoe's grip.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 traction

We enjoyed the traction that this shoe provided on a variety of surfaces. Concrete. Wood. Asphalt. Ceramic tiles. On whichever floor we walked on, we were able to stop when needed and the shoe's grip allowed us to walk strong and with confidence.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 No

Tongue padding

The tongue is just as thickly padded as average. Our caliper measured the padding to be 6.3 mm thick.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Tongue padding
Test results
Alphaboost V1 6.3 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The tongue is non-gusseted and we are kanyekful for it. We have already seen that the whole shoe is pretty rigid, so it would have been too constricting if the tongue still sported a gusseted design. 

The Alphaboost V1's not-so-stiff heel and non-gusseted tongue gave us the give that we needed to still move comfortably when the rest of the shoe was pretty inflexible.

Adidas Alphaboost V1 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Alphaboost V1 None

Heel tab

Putting this shoe on and taking it off is made even easier by its finger-loop heel tab.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 Finger loop

Removable insole

Just like many other sneakers, the insole of the Adidas Alphaboost V1 is removable. It was easy to get rid of it when we needed to wear orthotics and other forms of shoe inserts.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 Yes