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I think we have a different understanding of the type of "energy" we are talking about. If you put on an Energy Boost shoe, will it make you run faster? No. The "energy return" I am talking about is the cushion/responsiveness that Boost foam gives a runner. It won't give a person more energy like an energy drink does, obviously.Several studies have been done over the years and "energy return" from midsole cushioning has been found to be minimal at best. Don't know if you can access the full articles but here are few journal article abstracts on the subjectWhat makes you say this?
...and just curious, have you tried any of the adidas Boost shoes?
This 2014 Men's Journal article sums up some running shoe myths based on scientific study over the years
They don't make boost running shoes in my size (16) but I did own the DRose 5's for a short while before returning them. I know Bball and running are two different sports but I was impressed with boost. I think its a great cushioning system. I returned the DRose's for other on court reasons.
Also, regarding the first two articles, I agree, it is minimal, but over a marathon of 26.2 miles...that can help out quite a bit.