adidas Ultra Boost 2018 - 4.0

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 11.7 oz · 10mm drop · 27/17mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The adidas Ultra Boost 2018 - 4.0 rates in the 96th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is looks (97th percentile); its weakest is value (76th). Of 7 runners who came to it from another shoe, 6 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 15 runner reviews.

adidas Ultra Boost 2018 - 4.0

/ 5

Exceptional

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

97/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

97
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

98
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

98
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

97
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

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94
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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84

What runners say

“They fit like a sock with an open heel area so nothing can rub.”
vanessa3323 5/5 Full review
“Always amazed at how many miles I can get out of this shoe compared with others.”
mar828 5/5 Full review
“The most comfortable shoes since the old Nike airsock.”
4/5 Full review
“They are like a sock, so not much stability for uneven ground.”
vanessa3323 5/5 Full review
“The Ultra Boost is extremely durable and is definitely worth the price.”
5/5 Full review
“They seem to hold up better than other types of shoes I've worn in the past.”
4/5 Full review
“The upper does not support the foot as well as the energy boost or supernova.”
5/5 Full review
“The perfect high mileage road shoe.”
5/5 Full review
“Responsive, though appropriately cushioned.”
UNC fan 5/5 Full review
“Excellent to retire and use for everyday leisure.”
mar828 5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

53% 9/17

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Reader Ratings

15 reader ratings
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Decent shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

4/5

Overall

I have been running in the boosts for about 6 years, and love the midsoles. They are the most comfortable shoes since the old Nike airsock. They are a little pricey where I live, but the price is worth it to me.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe, super durable, top performance

mar828 · Feb 24, 2018

5/5

Overall

I have worn Adidas Boost models since they came out. This shoe is more on the fashionable end in terms of past models. Always amazed at how many miles I can get out of this shoe compared with others. Excellent to retire and use for everyday leisure (the fashionable upgrade in recent years has made this possible). Note that price paid is not reflective of list price - the 50% company store price cannot be beat.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 12, 2018

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Adidas boost

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

Perfect fit and feel. I love the boost sole
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great shoes at a big price

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

Easy to wear, a great feel and grip. the perfect high mileage road shoe. The price is way too high
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.7 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
27/17mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$230
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$165
Best price
$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Good (76%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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