Thanks for the feedback!
Yes, Strength is what influences your kick's power, and they're getting toned down next patch.
Spikes breaking crates would make it too easy to get the goodies inside. It's supposed to be a tradeoff between it and the durability cost, or the skill to get an enemy to break it for you, or with them.
The Adrenaline ring is getting a rework alongside most of the rings in the game, for the better. It'll be less broken, but more fun!
Hope to keep you entertained with all the stuff that's coming!