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adidas Ultraboost 5

Ranked #15 in Running Shoes

150 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Too plush for performance-oriented runners, placing it below the best picks.

Consolidated from 8 cited sources across 7 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

3 positive sources
3 mixed sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

3 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Too plush for performance-oriented runners, placing it below the best picks.
Flagged 13 September 2026

2 earlier flags predate the point where runs began recording their reasoning, so their grounds were never written down.

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Pros & cons

✓ Lifestyle icon
✓ Fine as a casual sneaker

✗ Plush cushioning can feel too soft for serious runners
✗ Coasting on a decade-old running reputation
✗ Heavy, warm, and dull underfoot
✗ Every expert-tested running list passes it over
✗ Outclassed by adidas's own cheaper, faster Adizero EVO SL

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 3 articles, 3 video reviews and 2 community sources

3 positive sources

S r/SneakersIndia u/Alarming-College-182 · owner

Pleasantly surprised by how good these have turned out to be. I bought them originally because I loved the clean all white silhouette but they turned out to be a beast during my walks as well. Using the Ultraboost 5 primarily for walking and light training.

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Runnea.com Runnea.com · 224K subscribers · Nov 2024

To be honest, we loved this shoe and it's hard to find points for improvement. I would say perhaps the weight, to make it more versatile, but for that you already have the Ultra Boost 5x. So we're going to focus on the support for heavier runners. We do miss a bit more foot support, as was the case in the.

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3 mixed sources

WearTesters MM-x6c · owner · Jul 2024

It's why I ultimately stopped running in UltraBoosts--the upper is so pliable that I feel like I've got a midsole strapped to my foot rather than being contained within a shoe. Hopefully now that adidas is going in a supershoe direction with these, that will change. Thanks for the video! Let's celebrate Monday 🙄 with this comment and a like above.

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RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews Olesya Kryakvina · reviewer

The adidas Ultraboost 5 is stiff and forgiving in the right areas, delivering lasting comfort and support. Its Primeknit upper, however, is very cozy and stretchy! Lab tests verify the roominess we felt in our strolls, making the Ultraboost 5 our bunions walking shoe with the best knit upper.

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Rundreamachieve Article

The Adidas Ultraboost 5 nails it as a daily trainer for plush comfort and smooth rides on easy runs.

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WearTesters WearTesters · 946K subscribers · Jul 2024

Is the UltraBoost 5 a worthy, I guess, competitor to the previous models? Do you think that it fits right in line? Do you like the way that everything sounds and how it will feel? Sound off below, let us know. We'd love to hear from you guys. Thank you so much for spending your time with us. We really appreciate it. We will catch you guys on the next one. So, until then, y'all have a good one.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #15 of 17 on our running shoes tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 8 cited sources across 7 outlets.

None of the 6 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Plush cushioning can feel too soft for serious runners. Coasting on a decade-old running reputation. Heavy, warm, and dull underfoot. Every expert-tested running list passes it over. Outclassed by adidas's own cheaper, faster Adizero EVO SL.

On our running shoes board, adidas Ultraboost 5 ranks #15 (F tier) ahead of On Cloud 6 at #17 (F tier). On Cloud 6: Lacks the speed-enhancing features of newer race shoes, making it a step-down for serious runners.