Currently running in the boston 8 and adios 4.
Both shoes don't have much cushion under the toes which is bothersome at times.
I'm interested in the ultraboost 20, but they weigh 11oz.
Will they feel heavy and sluggish compared to the adizeros?
Currently running in the boston 8 and adios 4.
Both shoes don't have much cushion under the toes which is bothersome at times.
I'm interested in the ultraboost 20, but they weigh 11oz.
Will they feel heavy and sluggish compared to the adizeros?
hiitsbekele wrote:
Will they feel heavy and sluggish compared to the adizeros?
Yes. But that is the compromise that you have to make when you transition from a light/mid-cushion shoe to a high cushion shoe. Throw in the fact that adidas isn't really looking to shed weight with the UltraBoost since they have morphed into a sneaker head shoe, you're going to be stuck with a heavy shoe.
Agreed. I use both. I pretty much run everything in the Ultraboost 19, and now the 20. Everything aside from specific, faster workouts. Even fartleks where the pace isn't so specific, I'll just use the Ultraboost, and for the bulk of my long runs too. They're heavy (12oz in size 11), but they last forever, have a bunch of cushion and when you put those Bostons on after weeks of running in the Ultraboost, they feel like rockets.
I guess I'm in the camp where I don't see the point in a super light daily trainer. It's nice to feel fast all the time I guess, but for the bulk of my mileage, I like to not get beat up either. The Ultraboost 19s are like $75~80 now in a lot of places and you can log a ton of miles in them. I used to train almost exclusively in the Bostons, so it's a good question.. but at times I do want more support/cushion than the Bostons.
Yes, the ultraboosts (or solarboosts etc.) will feel heavier and slower than adizeros. If you're looking for a lightweight but very well cushioned shoe, you won't find it an any of adidas's boost offerings as the boost foam is pretty heavy.
There are very lightweight but still very well cushioned shoes out there available from other brands though. Extreme examples would include the Hoka Rincon and New Balance Beacon. A more moderate example would be like the Reebok Forever Floatride Energy. There are also other options from other brands that I'm less familiar with like Skechers and maybe Altra, but I'm not familiar enough with them to call out which model(s).
I know Ultra boost is listed at 10mm drop but compared to Boston 8 it feels too awkward making my forefoot sore in odd places. I don't feel this high ramp in SolarDrive, SolarBoost.
If you want a real treat the New Balance 1080v10.
The Ultraboost 20 doesn't earn its weight in forefoot/midfoot cushion. It has a ton in the heel though.
Just get the Saucony Triumph 17. The cushioning is better dispersed throughout the shoe, it is lighter than the Ultraboost, more tailored towards running, and Pwrrun+ feels like boost 2.0, and much improved over boost or everun.
ultra boost is also a street shoe . you could run in it, but there are better choices . the the nike vomero a try
Ultraboost is more of a lifestyle shoe. Stinks Adidas got rid of the Energy Boost, that shoe was great. I switched to the SolarGlide and that shoe sucks. Maybe the SolarBoost is better but I haven't tried it. I kinda like Nike Odyssey React and that might be my future long/easy shoe after burning through these crappy SolarGlides. I don't get as many miles on the React but it has decent cushioning. I use Adios and Boston for races/workout days.
BoostGetsABadRap wrote:
Ultraboost is more of a lifestyle shoe. Stinks Adidas got rid of the Energy Boost, that shoe was great. I switched to the SolarGlide and that shoe sucks. Maybe the SolarBoost is better but I haven't tried it. I kinda like Nike Odyssey React and that might be my future long/easy shoe after burning through these crappy SolarGlides. I don't get as many miles on the React but it has decent cushioning. I use Adios and Boston for races/workout days.
I also miss the energy boost... alot
SunRunner82 wrote:
I also miss the energy boost... alot
+1. The energy boost circa 2014-2015 was incredible.
If you are looking for a cadillac trainer- the ultraboost is a good go to. Get the '19 to save some money, since the '20 just released. There is A LOT of cushion in the heel though, and you feel the heel-toe drop. It is heavy, but as previously pointed out- does that really matter when just getting your miles in? Makes a workout shoe feel that much better.
If you want a shoe with a fair amount of boost, I recommend the SolarBoost (not the solarglide). Little bit lighter, and the heel-toe drop doesn't feel as aggressive as the ultraboost.
Keep the boston or adios for the workouts.
ClonedDuck wrote:
SunRunner82 wrote:
I also miss the energy boost... alot
+1. The energy boost circa 2014-2015 was incredible.
If you are looking for a cadillac trainer- the ultraboost is a good go to. Get the '19 to save some money, since the '20 just released. There is A LOT of cushion in the heel though, and you feel the heel-toe drop. It is heavy, but as previously pointed out- does that really matter when just getting your miles in? Makes a workout shoe feel that much better.
If you want a shoe with a fair amount of boost, I recommend the SolarBoost (not the solarglide). Little bit lighter, and the heel-toe drop doesn't feel as aggressive as the ultraboost.
Keep the boston or adios for the workouts.
Can you compare Solar Boost to Pegasus? I did try solarglide didn't really fit the best...
One of the "fast" seasoned runners at my club uses the ultraboost. Another uses the nimbus 21 which is a brick with no cushioning.
Run in whatever feels best.
I'd argue that "fast" AKA "experienced" runners don't seek out lightweight shoes for daily trainers. does it really matter how "bouncy" or "light" your shoe is when you're just doing regular easy runs?