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Chasing PRs will feel easy in the men's adidas Ultraboost 5X road-running shoes. Their Light BOOST cushioning offers optimal energy return over the miles, so you feel fresh from start to finish.
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View all adidas Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 10 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 21 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Forged PRIMEKNIT |
Lining | Mesh |
Midsole | Light BOOST V2 |
Outsole | Continental rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.4 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
U.S. Women's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | ||||
UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 |
EU | 38 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.7 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.7 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.7 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.7 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.4 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Deceiving images are not representing the color of the shoe accurately. Besides the color discrepancies, the fit is off for me. Toe box is narrow. Overall, I'm disappointed with this ultraboost model. The market is saturated with alternatives and there are much better fitting and performing shoes in this price range.
Excellent shoes. I bought them for long walks, for training, or just for visiting places that require walking long distances. They're great. Very comfortable and very light. They fit just right, but if you want a little more mileage, go up a half size. It depends on your intended use.
This are the most fitted and comfortable shoes I ever purchased. Also for the price the quality is not there. The three stripes are already coming of ( three weeks wearing them). The black colour of the outside sole is peeling off
Ultra boost completely split apart in less then one month of light usage. It only took ONE real run for the shoes to fall to bits. TRASH. 🗑️
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very good and light weight shoes for running and daily exercise
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent fit and very comfortable. Like walking on clouds
These shoes really do have great flexibility and cushion for your feet. After having run 3 10Ks in under a month, I can say that THESE are the best running shoe of running shoes. As soon as they get my shoe size in the other color pattern that I like, im probably going to buy another pair making it number 2. Speaking of number 2, when I went to the restroom the other day in these shoes I had the most pleasant bm because these shoes were around my heels and I really cant express just how happy I felt in that moment. The fabric around the top side of the feet just hug your heel and make your feet feel like you're walking with lightweight pair of socks on top of clouds. Just the best feeling.
To me a bit stiff and need more padding at the front as well as it started cracking at the bottom on the first run.
Wow, I mean…I’m at a loss for words. I don’t typically do reviews but for this new Ultraboost generation I had to. The Ultraboost 5X is THE BEST Ultraboost to date. Even better than 1.0’s. The last generation I purchased were the 19/20’s. After that I feel like they fell off in design. But they are back in it and these look sickkkkk. And the light boost feels like something rated R so I’ll just say it’s like walking on clouds. I do feel they run a 1/2 size big, I’m usually a size 10 but 9.5 was the perfect fit. I’m just waiting for more colorways so I can purchase another pair ASAP
“Not quite the replacement I expected—wish they were firmer like my 2019s, but still decent. I had to size down .5 since the toe box felt large. The main issue is they act like plungers on flat surfaces like tile or wood. Could be a design flaw; hoping they improve after breaking in.”