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adidas Ultraboost Light / Ultraboost 23

Name: adidas Ultraboost Light / Ultraboost 23
Brand: adidas

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.5 oz · 10mm drop · 32/22mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The adidas Ultraboost Light / Ultraboost 23 rates in the 33rd percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on looks.

Based on 3 runner reviews.

Average

69/100

Overall

Average 69

Durability

Durability 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

Excellent (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Excellent 95

Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Excellent 94

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 58% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good 77

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average 69

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

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Below average 58

What runners say

“After a couple hundred miles, the cushion gives out, and it feels like you are slapping the road.”

4/5 Full review

“Stable and cushioned midsole that is not breaking down. Durable long lasting sole.”

5/5 Full review

“Rear cut out works very well in reducing achilles tendon inflammation.”

5/5 Full review

“At $180, this shoe doesn't do anything that another shoe in the same class can't do at a lower price.”

4/5 Full review

“Silicone sole edge is sharp enough to keep cutting the ankle during runs.”

5/5 Full review

“They still look brand new, attesting to their durability.”

Andrew 4/5 Full review

“Still lacks the cushion of other shoes of the same weight range.”

4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 1/2

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
Rated below average on cushioning.

Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

5/5

4/5

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Runner reviews

Write a review

Almost there, Adidas

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2024

4/5

Overall

I'll start off by saying that this is a beautiful looking shoe.

Now that my positive remarks are out of the way, here are my biggest critiques.

1. Too expensive for this class of shoe. At $180, this shoe doesn't do anything that another shoe in the same class can't do at a lower price.

2. Plastic Plate. After a couple hundred miles, you will begin to notice that little plastic plate on the bottom of the shoe. The cushion gives out, and it feels like you are slapping the road.

3. Still too heavy. Adidas has yet to create a competitive shoe in the 'maximum cushion' category. This shoe may be lighter than its' predecessors, but it still lacks the cushion of other shoes of the same weight range.

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Durable and good looking, but lacking in the cushioning department.

Andrew · Nov 26, 2023

4/5

Overall

Got these shoes on sale for ninety bucks. Impressions after a few months of use are that the cushioning is definitely on the firmer side, which I don't prefer. On the bright side they still look brand new, attesting to their durability. Overall, I would give them a 8/10.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Excellent training shoe

Anonymous runner · Jun 5, 2023

5/5

Overall

Stable and cushioned midsole that is not breaking down. Durable long lasting sole. Very comfortable upper with flexible breathable mesh. Rear cut out of the heel counter works very well in reducing inflammation in the achilles tendon on my skinny bony heel.

The only complaint I have is the silicone sole edge is sharp enough to keep cutting my ankle when it bumps periodically during runs.