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Super energy-returning cushioning. Great fitting upper, lightweight and we love it!
Neutral style runners looking for an easy to get used to heel to toe drop (10mm), this is the kind of shoe you need to think about. True, it is hugely expensive but fans of Ultra Boost will know it’s worth the investment in terms of energy return and general response underfoot. Go for a Asics Kayano for a similar harder response.
First Impressions? What’s not to like about the adidas Ultra Boost. The weight is superb in that it’s light but feels supportive. The construction lends itself to most runs. There is a vague feeling it probably won’t be quite right for long, slow 20 milers but for most of what you have in mind, it’s more than capable and we’re going to say, a ‘must’ for most shoe collections.
The Boost cushioning unit is aptly named. Not much has changed in the way of evolution since the 2.0 shoe, but frankly that’s not a problem. The basic concept is that the more energy you give, the more is returned and when you run in a pair that’s the feel you get. It’s not like you’re propelled down the road to amazing PRs, but the shoe certainly feels light and responsive and despite its harder feel, really quite cushioned. Something is going on down there and your legs will thank you for it. In this instance, adidas also employs its Torsion system between heel and forefoot to create a stable ride. The system has come on a million miles since its first inception in the late 1990s and performs how you would expect.
Now with a redesigned upper material, the shoe will continue to offer the same soft foot wrap with a more locked in fit.
Primeknit upper is updated for plush seamless comfort that supports and moves with the foot. The adi three stripes and incorporated in to a mid-foot support to wrap designed to support this section of the foot.
FitCounter wraps the heel for increased security and allows the achilles to move.
Continental rubber and a Stretchweb rubber outsole completes the picture making for very good durability, our testers note.
Top dollar, but top performance. You’ll find yourself reaching for these shoes for everything from a 5km race to a morning 10-miler with your running mates. The neutral ride and lack of massive of support suggests most probably shouldn’t ponder a marathon in them, but to be honest you’d get away with it given the Boost’s superb energy return system. An everyday shoe that can be put to the test, if you feel the need, every now and then.
How was the adidas Ultra Boost for you? Let us know, we’d love to report your findings.
MIDSOLE
Boost is a lightweight midsole composed of TPU pellets, delivering a soft and responsive ride.
Torsion System uses a thermoplastic unit in the midfoot that allows the forefoot and rearfoot to move independently for increased stability.
OUTSOLE
Continental Rubber Outsole offers increased traction in both dry and wet conditions.
Stretch Web Outsole runs the full length of the shoe and provides exceptional durability with energized transitions.
UPPER
Primeknit upper is updated for plush seamless comfort that supports and moves with the foot.
FitCounter wraps the heel for increased security and allows the achilles to move.
| Gender | Mens |
| Year | 2017 |
| Season | Autumn |
| Current model | |
| Release date | 2017 |
| MSRP | $180.00 |
| Weight | 10.4oz. / 294g |
| Heal Drop | 10mm |
| Shoe Type | |
| Neutral | |
| Surfaces | |
| Road | |
| Light Trail | |
| Weight | |
| Light | |
| Regular | |
| Heavy | |