Fashion Designer Launched in 2003, Y-3 is the collaboration between Paris-based Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto and German sportswear brand adidas.

The adidas Solar Boost is designed to replace the adidas Energy Boost, offering the same high-end Boost cushioning, but supported by new, cutting-edge technologies. With an almost full-length Boost midsole, this shoe stays true to the springy, responsive feel of the adidas Boost line.

The name adidas came from the founder, Adolf “Adi” Dassler's name. He used his nickname, Adi, and the first three letters of his last name, Das, to create adidas.

The Bounce midsole foam provides good enough cushions for easy to moderate runs, however pushing the limits and going for long haul efforts exposes the midsole's weakness.