The MOST COMFORTABLE UltraBOOST? Adidas UltraBoost 5X REVIEW & On Feet

ultraboost doesn't feel the same as before.. it looks more athletic now.. we loved ultraboost 1.0 because of its lifestyle vibe..

I bought the OG Ultraboost completely on a whim. Another nurse told me about them and I went to footlocker the next day and shelled out full price for navy blue that perfectly matched my scrubs. (This was in 2017 I think.) Complete game changer for working 12-16 hour shifts. I wore them completely out. Since then I have bought just about all of them. 19's. 20's, 22's, 4.0, Ultralites and none of them are quite the same. (Plus 4 pairs of Yeezys, and various NMD's) Now the 5x..... Hmmm.

The OG 1.0 still rocks IMO 🔥

I used to wear Ultraboost for lifestyle looks, now I just wear them for the gym or running 🏃🏻

I have over 100 pairs of shoes with Boost and after a decade, it's still the most comfortable shoe cushioning IMO!

I still rock my 1.0s heavily. Sleek and hella comfortable. Imho, 1.0s looks way better than any new lifestyle runners

OG ultra boost >

Doesn't looks like that flagship ultraboost anymore, more like supernova or pureboost

It's easy to figure out why it's called the "5". 1 refers to the first generation Ultraboost that came with both caged and uncaged; 2 refers to the Ultraboost 19 and 20 with almost identical design; 3 refers to the Ultraboost 21 and 22 that also share very similar design; 4 refers to the Ultraboost Light that is visually distinguishable from its predecessor; so yea the 5 refers to this latest model since it's quite different from the Light. Regarding its current state that no longer exhibits the combination of running performance and comfort, it literally boils down to the level of cushioning as well as technologies from other brands that have surpassed the Boost material. At the time of the release of the 1st generation Ultraboost, it had by far the softest, most cushioning midsole on the market. However, as time goes by, more and more models comprising softer midsole have been released, such as the Invincible Run models with ZoomX, or Asics Gel Nimbus, which have created a whole new avenue of so-called squeeshy soft midsoles for those seeking comfortable recovery run with little to no need for responsiveness. Therefore, it is incredibly difficult to tackle the situation that provides superb comfort without compromising performance influenced by weight and bounciness/responsiveness. For example, you can't possibly expect a super soft material to cushion your legs, but expect the same material to propel you efficiently. Hence, I would say the Ultraboost 5 is still a pretty solid pair of running shoes to me, as it incorporates the essence of both comfort and responsiveness, sort like a Jack of all trades, master of none. It is also worth noting that some very soft midsoles tend to increase instability such as the ZoomX Invincible Run and Zoom Tempo NEXT%, while one of Ultraboost's most remarkable strengths lies within its cushioning without sacrificing stability, even after increasing the thickness of Boost in the forefoot area. Hope this helps. Cheers guys.

The ATR was always a more comfortable shoe than the V1

Ultraboost 5 been available on Amazon since at least 7/13 and still selling for $153.35. Only the white and grey with lucid pink/ spark orange is available for purchase, but the all grey and all white colorways have been on display there since. I copped them and have been wearing them for the last 5 days. Definitely more comfortable than ultraboost light, maybe not as squishy underfoot as Ultraboost 1.0, but overall more comfortable with the stack of foam especially under the forefoot and ball of your feet AND alot lighter feeling for a shoe that looks so much bigger and chunkier than my 1.0

I tried the UB 5 at a local store and they felt amazing. For information - some kind of adidas with boost are my main beaters when I walk my dog. I use mainly UB 4 and 5. I don't like UB 1 and the newer 21/22/23. But the 5s tick all my boxes: they're thick at the forefoot, they're wide enough in the front and they're soft and comfortable. Be aware that they fit a bit big. I have wide feet and usually wear 42 2/3 or 43 1/3. In the store the best fit was size 42.

These shoes are still very popular, I see them all the time. Glad to see they are returning to their original routes of the design. The 1.0 are still very nice, and people still buy them. If you want a lifestyle ultraboost, we will still keep getting them

As someone who owns a running shoe store, and tried on this shoe and others back in November last year. NB1080 & Asics Gel-Nimbus are comfier. When the original Ultraboost came out, it was by far the plushest shoe on the market, but now most other brands have surpassed Adidas when it comes to the combination of comfort and running technology for the every day runner. I do, however, love the aesthetic compared to other brands, especially in some of the colours I've seen so far in our pre-order catalogs. So people should look out for those. Lightboost is also a great upgrade to boost as every other brand was destroying Boost on weight over the last few years.

I love the gradient. Wish more shoes had this exact color gradient

Ill wait for it to release with a discount.

Hi Seth, been following on and off for years. I want to try your Apthcry socks, but do you have plans for size? One size tend not to fit. Compound the issue, I usually like the less standard colorways. I'd be willing to wait a little just as a point of feedback.

Yoo what's up wasn't expecting a vid today

For those who complain about the midsole not being soft or cushioning or squeeshy enough, you got to get the facts right bruh. Put it in a vehicle comparison perspective. Have you ever encountered any track-focused supercars having super soft suspensions and fat thick low profile tyres for maximum comfort? In contrast, have you ever seen any rolls-royce made of carbon tub, with stiff, lightweight materials being used throughout the car where the ride is so darn firm that every single pothole on the road can be effectively felt in your butt, making you feel like you're being kick in the ass? Stiffness is made to increase energy transmission, to reduce energy loss, whereas cushioning is made to absorb impact and reduce energy return. Ultraboost is not meant to be super stiff or super soft. It is a balance of both. If you want something super stiff, go for those with midsoles inserted with carbon fibre plate that are meant for race days; if you want something super soft, go for Invincible Runs, Cloudmonster 2, or Repetitor.

Love ultraboost in general but wear the x plrboost more than any of my other shoes. Max comfort