This is the Ultraboost 5X. It’s got an updated boost compound, more form in the forefoot, and yet it’s a lot lighter – all while still providing that incredibly comfortable prime knit upper. So is the ultraboost a running shoe again? It’s time to lace up the Ultraboost 5x and take it for a run.
0:00 intro
0:47 Disclosures
1:08 Specs
4:11 What’s It Like
7:06 Adidas Lineup Explained
9:33 Buying Guide
10:24 vs Triumph RFG
11:37 vs Cloudmonster 2
Note: I have an early production pair, so the upper that I have may not ever become an official colorway. However, I was told that the midsole and outsole were final versions, suitable for testing.
Disclosures: I received this pair of shoes from Running Warehouse, so I did not have to pay for these shoes. No one is paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one will preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video goes up on YouTube.
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Comments
Feel like Adidas need to go back to the 1.0 and just find way to shave weight off. It was the perfect shoe, looked good off the run, comfortable walking around shoe but also good for marathons. Feel like their newer ones look horrible and don't really perform
Your B-roll footage of the lakefront path in Chicago makes me miss running on that path myself quite a lot. I'm a trail runner and mountain runner now, but that path had a really good vibe and really good scenery. I'm gonna have to make a visit back to chi-town I think, lol
I remember the 21, 22 and light being 200 bucks. Adidas has lowered the price to be more competitive.
Do you think a heavier runner would enjoy these more?
I'm kinda done with ultraboost as a running shoe more of a fashion shoe always has been in my eyes.
Why would you get this versus an SL2? Seems like the SL2 is a better shoe for a lot less money.
Saucony took over the “boost” and ran away with it with the PWRRUN PB/HG (no pun intended). Adidas dropped the ball on this tech… they still have Lightstrike Pro and should’ve learned their lesson and make all their shoes with this one instead.
Ahhh really miss your videos on the Chicago waterfront
Que pena que esos colores no lleguen a Puerto Rico
does it have the plastic thingy at the toebox area?
Adidas shoes last…. period. They are fantastic
Gen Z casual runners rejoice. because my daughter and friends dont want to look too much like a runner after a 10k? plus there will be like 30 colorways these must still be profitable even after big markdowns. How many more "easy/daily/casual runner" adidas shoes need to exist?
I've got 25km in them and I've been enjoying it so far… it looks amazing (the retail version I got is the white one with purple/orange highlights)… For me, it feels like a bit like the Endorphin Shift… It's really for ez runs only… for the rest, the Boston 12 is the best choice.
REVIEW THIS —-> ADISTAR BYD CARBON
That's some serious midsole deformation at toe-off. Boost Light looks soft and squishy.
I feel like compare to before kofuzi is already having a problem on with adidas having so many running shoes haha
The midsole improvements in the forefoot finally make it look like an actual running shoe. I too miss primeknit… But at that price point I do feel there are so much better options right now. Especially when regional pricing has not been kind to my country. Now we're paying 5 digits for the ultraboost, instead of 4.
Yo, what’s going on!!! 🤔🤔 ok, no more boost midsole 😮
My ultraboosts are the worst shoe I’ve ever bought
Yo! Kofuziiii
They should bring back boost in a real running shoe, despite the weight. Great midsole for cold weather running – and lasted forever.