adidas Ultra Boost ST (Stability)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 11.7 oz · 8mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The adidas Ultra Boost ST (Stability) rates in the 80th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is durability (98th percentile); its weakest is value (50th). Of 7 runners who came to it from another shoe, 5 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 8 runner reviews.

adidas Ultra Boost ST (Stability)

/ 5

Very good

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 80% of shoes

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87/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 80% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

87
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

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

98
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (95/100)

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Scores better than 93% of shoes

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95
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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93
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

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Scores better than 81% of shoes

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88
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 50% of shoes

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74

What runners say

“Runs a half size big—order half size smaller.”
5/5 Full review
“Rubber sole has the best grip of any shoe I've run in.”
4/5 Full review
“The softest, smoothest, most responsive shoe I've ever worn.”
5/5 Full review
“The most comfortable midsole I've ever experienced.”
groovc 5/5 Full review
“Feels the same at 5K and 500K—consistency across distances.”
groovc 5/5 Full review
“Feels fast and responsive with good flex, despite weight.”
4/5 Full review
“Soft yet very stable; excellent at absorbing ground forces.”
Steve84 4/5 Full review
“Over 500 miles with plenty of tread remaining.”
ggillstedt1204 5/5 Full review
“Feels the same regardless of temperature.”
groovc 5/5 Full review
“Heavy and a bit clunky; doesn't transition smoothly.”
Steve84 4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

58% 7/12

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too big.

Reader Ratings

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Great comfort

Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2019

5/5

Overall

Great shoe, fits perfectly out the box and ready to hit a long run.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Adidas Ultra Boost ST

Steve84 · Jun 21, 2019

4/5

Overall

Pros: Comfort, cushioning, and durability. Soft yet very stable, super comfortable, does an excellent job of absorbing ground forces. It does not have a stiff medial post but it is able to provide similar levels of support and stability for over-pronators. The out-sole is extremely durable. Lots of space for your foot and an insole. Cons: Appearance (subjective, but I find them bulky and ugly). Heavy and a bit clunky to run in (it does not transition very smoothly). Very expensive at SRP so not great value for your money.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
3/5

Ultraboost ST

Anonymous runner · Oct 1, 2018

5/5

Overall

Very very soft cushioned ride. It is full boost midsole so it is very responsive. The knit upper is great for wider feet. It is a little heavy but the overall responsiveness makes up for it. If you try it youll never go back to a regular EVA foam shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

UltraBoost ST

Anonymous runner · Oct 1, 2018

4/5

Overall

Really comfy, great for wide feet, but heavy and expensive.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

adidas ultra boost st

ggillstedt1204 · Aug 16, 2018

5/5

Overall

great shoe for an over pronation.. only issue is weight, like 12.3 oz, heavy shoe. great mileage I have over 500 miles on mine an still have tread on the bottom.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.7 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$180
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$165
Best price
$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Very good (80%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Average (50%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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