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Ultrafly 5

Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Good (74/100)

Weight: 8.6 oz
Release: 2018 Q3
MSRP: $145
Stack Height: 33mm heel - 28mm toe
Drop Height: 5mm

Good (74/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 8.6 oz
Release: 2018 Q3
MSRP: $145
Stack Height: 33mm heel - 28mm toe
Drop Height: 5mm

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Good (74/100)

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Very good (87/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

Appearance

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Running shoe

Daily trainer

Pronation

Stability (Minimal)

Neutral

Weight

8.6 oz M

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Stack

33/28mm

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Drop

5mm

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7mm

Release

2018 Q3

2026 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$145

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$200

Best price

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$149.95 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Average (43%)

Average (51%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Below average (38%)

Below average (28%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Average (51%)

Below average (37%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Average (56%)

Average (59%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Average (53%)

Average (45%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Good (78%)

Very good (86%) Best value

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$90.92

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Nice everyday trainer with lots of room in the toe box!

RJC2010 · Oct 1, 2018

4/5

Overall

I have had 3 pair of these, mostly because of the large toe box and the ability for the toes to splay. My only derogatory feelings on this shoe are it's a little firm on impact, vice any Hoka product. I alternate these with the Bondi for road work. The fit in the heel is snug, but not uncomfortable. The 5 mm drop seems to be just about right for me. They are durable - the outer sole held up well through 200+ miles.

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

Gonna Ultrafly Outta Them

ChattyMoll · Feb 8, 2018

4/5

Overall

The shoe could go a much longer way with updated laces. Trained and wore it for a half marathon and although yes, it's meant to have a more anatomical footbed, it was just too much room and I could't secure my foot properly. Ended up with quite a few blisters from my foot swimming around in there, haha, overall not a terrible shoe though! Just not exactly the shoe for me. Has a good balance of cushion and responsiveness, tons of cushion without feeling like I'm sinking or working extra hard. Wider waist and overall midsole of the shoe gives some support geometrically, but kind of felt like a heavy/bulky shoe. Sole and upper did start to wear pretty early and looked a little more trashed than they were.

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

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Nice everyday trainer with lots of room in the toe box!

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