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 boast a crossover between different technology from 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!

Белая футболка adidas originals Pros

  • All-day comfort
  • Springy ride
  • Well-cushioned
  • adidas Originals YEEZY 350 BOOST V2
  • Smooth heel-to-toe transitions
  • Amazingly stable platform
  • Futuristic look
  • Footwear adidas Copa Sense

Белая футболка adidas originals Cons

  • Largely inflexible structure
  • Flimsy heel hold

Audience verdict

89
Good!

Белая футболка adidas originals | Who should buy

adidas NMD R2 Triple Black Womens:

  • Runners who want to step up their casual run look with a pair of futuristic-looking shoes that give a smooth and springy ride
  • Casual wearers who don't mind using platform shoes
  • Those in the market for daily trainers that are versatile for various workouts
  • Sneakerheads who want comfortable shoes that they can use from the streets to the gym
  • Adidas Velour Hoody

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Who should NOT buy

No matter how appealing it is, the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date 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 prophere triple black cq2126 release date 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. This Puma sneaker is still a platform shoe, only far more flexible.

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Breathability

By looking at the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date, 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 during 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 2.9
Compared to 52 trainers
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.

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Toebox durability
Test results
Alphaboost V1 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Белая футболка adidas originals | Heel padding durability

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

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

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Heel padding durability
Test results
Alphaboost V1 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
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 prophere triple black cq2126 release date's sole slightly harder than 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 during our tests, and it surely did hold up quite well.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 89.3 HC
Average 85.2 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
72.9 HC
Outsole hardness
90.5 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 than the average. It's pretty safe to say that the Alphaboost V1 is a shoe built for outdoor excursions.

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Outsole durability
Test results
Alphaboost V1 0.4 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

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

Trainers like the PUMA RS-X may have thicker soles (its sole is 6.5 mm thick!), but they might still bottom out sooner because they are only half as durable (the Dremel test resulted in 0.8 mm damage) as the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date.

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Outsole thickness
Test results
Alphaboost V1 4.2 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
3.4 mm
Outsole thickness
12.5 mm

Weight

Even if it offered a lot of durability and cushioning, the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date still managed to be slightly lighter than average at 13.2 ounces or 373.0 grammes. Walking in this shoe never felt like a chore because of its relatively light structure.

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Weight
Test results
Alphaboost V1 13.16 oz (373g)
Average 14.22 oz (403g)
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
8.54 oz (242g)
Weight
22.61 oz (641g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

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

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adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Heel stack
Test results
Alphaboost V1 41.8 mm
Average 30.0 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
18.2 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 prophere triple black cq2126 release date is definitely the shoe that we will wear if we want to appear taller. It's even better than many of the platform trainers out there.

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Forefoot stack
Test results
Alphaboost V1 28.3 mm
Average 18.9 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
28.3 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.

When we did the calculations in the lab, the drop was pegged at 13.5 mm. The Adidas Gazelle Белая футболка adidas originals.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 13.5 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
6.7 mm
Drop
22.6 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. Thankfully, 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 than average.

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Test results
Alphaboost V1 22.4 HA
Average 29.5 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 43 trainers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
60.0 HA

Insole thickness

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

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Insole thickness
Test results
Alphaboost V1 3.3 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
14.2 mm

Stability

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

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.

Torsional rigidity

Foot twists are painful and we wished to avoid them at all costs. Good thing the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date 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 3.5
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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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 52 trainers
Number of shoes
1
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5

Midsole width in the forefoot

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

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Alphaboost V1 117.8 mm
Average 108.9 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
100.0 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
121.0 mm

Midsole width in the heel

The story at the heel is even grander. Our calliper 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 trainers, and the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date 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.

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Alphaboost V1 102.9 mm
Average 83.3 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
69.4 mm
Midsole width in the heel
103.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

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 prophere triple black cq2126 release date 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 24.1N
adidas Ryggsäck FI.
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
5.8N
Stiffness
60.5N

Grip / Traction

The outsole of the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date features a unique pattern. Thankfully, it did not mess up with shoe's grip.

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date 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.

Size and fit

Adidas Ultra Boost

The widest part of the toebox is only 95.8 mm wide as per our calliper 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 99.1 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
91.6 mm
Adidas Ultra Boost
107.7 mm

Toebox width at the big toe

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

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Alphaboost V1 73.1 mm
Average 74.9 mm
Compared to 52 trainers
Number of shoes
63.7 mm
Toebox width at the big toe
83.0 mm

Adidas Mens Stan Smith Sneaker

The tongue is non-gusseted and we are thankful 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 prophere triple black cq2126 release date Adidas Mens Stan Smith Sneaker
Test results
Alphaboost V1 None

Comfort

Tongue padding

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

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Tongue padding
Test results
Alphaboost V1 6.3 mm
Average 9.1 mm
Compared to 53 trainers
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
38.4 mm

Heel tab

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

adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date Heel tab
Test results
Alphaboost V1 Finger loop

Removable insole

Just like many other trainers, the insole of the adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date 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

Misc

Reflective elements

The adidas prophere triple black cq2126 release date does not have any reflective elements to increase nighttime visibility.

Test results
Alphaboost V1 No