Yes. The entire reason for using Retracing Bolide is so that your shields do not break at crucial moments. Be sure to also focus on stats that improve the shields as well. For example, Diona and Noelle's shields benefit from HP and Defense respectively. That being said, make sure that the party you have still has at least one sufficient DPS. At the end of the day, you still need old-fashioned damage to defeat your enemy!