Reader review
Jaiveer Grewal · Nov 25, 2023
3/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
adidas
UltraBOOST 22
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Above average (90/100)
- Weight
- 1 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q4
- MSRP
- $190
Above average (90/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 1 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q4
- MSRP
- $190
Ratings & Reviews
Above average (90/100)
Better than about 86% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 86% of shoes.
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Rating breakdown
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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.
Overall
Above average (90/100)
Overall ranking
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.
Estimate
Above average (90/100)
Rank
Ranks above 86% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Durability
Exceptional (98/100)
Durability ranking
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.
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Exceptional (98/100)
Rank
Ranks above 97% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Exceptional (98/100)
Appearance ranking
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.
Estimate
Exceptional (98/100)
Rank
Ranks above 97% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Excellent (95/100)
Cushioning ranking
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.
Estimate
Excellent (95/100)
Rank
Ranks above 93% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Excellent (92/100)
Comfort ranking
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.
Estimate
Excellent (92/100)
Rank
Ranks above 90% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Value
Good (74/100)
Value ranking
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.
Estimate
Good (74/100)
Rank
Ranks above 45% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
50%
1/2
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Better than 86% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.
Above average (90/100)
Daily Trainers
Better than 86% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.
86%
adidas
Better than 90% of 196 adidas shoes ranked.
90%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
- Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
- Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
- Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.
Cons
- Rated below average overall.
Compared to other shoes
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Running shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
1 oz M
Lightest
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8.5 oz M
Stack
—
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40/35mm
Drop
—
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5mm
Release
2021 Q4
2025
Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$190
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$165
Lower MSRP
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (86%)
Average (53%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Very good (90%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (93%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (97%)
Best durability
Excellent (94%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Excellent (97%)
Best appearance
Very good (85%)
Very good (81%)
Value
Average (45%)
Below average (35%)
Good (74%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader Ratings
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My favorite cushioning (and lots of it)
Ben · Jul 3, 2023
5/5
Overall
In addition to the amazing cushioning, the sock-like fit is the best I've experienced. This is the first running shoe I have never tied or untied--slip on, perfectly snug. The shoe does not feel heavy to me either. Some reviewers complain about weight, but it feels like a standard daily trainer to me. Other reviewers complain about cost, but I got these for only $100. Only complaint: the massive amount of Boost cushioning under the heel brushes my opposite ankle while running (bloody ankle).
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Plush training shoe
R&R · Jul 2, 2023
5/5
Overall
My favorite training shoes for the past three years. Just super comfortable shoes, awesome cushioning, and I've been getting 750 miles out of them. They don't do all that well on trails, and the super high stack might be weird for some, but I love them on the roads. The Continental rubber is excellent. The hard plastic in the bottom starts to crack at 500 miles, but it isn't really an issue.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5