The radical new midsole design was completely different from any previous Ultraboost. When I saw more images and videos closer to the launch date, I got really excited because they confirmed that the initial leaked image was accurate. When I first saw a leaked image of the Ultraboost last year, I thought that there was a possibility that it could be a fake, concept image because it looked like a ridiculous amount of Boost in the heel. With all the changes made, is the Ultraboost 21 now a serious performance running shoe and how does it stack up to the previous versions? Adidas Ultraboost 21 First Impressions The Ultraboost 21 has been redesigned from the ground up with a new outsole that features crystal rubber, a midsole with more Boost and an updated upper too. More brands started using TPU midsoles so it didn’t make sense to stick with the expensive Ultraboost that didn’t feel like a performance running shoe anymore. In the versions that followed, focus of the Ultraboost shifted more towards being a lifestyle sneaker as the upper became more relaxed.
Its one weakness was that its outsole wore down like butter because this was pre-Continental rubber days. It was very soft, springy and comfortable at the same time.
At the time, not many trainers were using TPU midsoles so there was nothing like it in the market. My favourite Ultraboost was the very first version. The Ultraboost is Adidas’ most popular shoe so the formula is obviously working for them they can kill two birds with one stone. The Ultraboost has always blurred the line between performance trainer and lifestyle sneaker.Īdidas markets the Ultraboost as a serious running shoe but the fact that they release space collaborations with NASA and funky metallic-coloured midsoles proves that Adidas wants the Ultraboost to also be a trendy casual shoe. So specifically speaking, that was far better than those On Cloud X which are lower in the heel and so less protective and less helping pronators with their flat feet.Is there any running shoe that looks as good as the Ultraboost with a pair of skinny jeans and a fitted tee? Probably not.Īnd there’s a very good reason for that: running shoes are built for running and not to look good going to the mall.Įver since version 1 of the Ultraboost when Adidas paid Kanye West to wear an all white pair on stage, sneaker heads have adopted the Ultraboost as a lifestyle sneaker. Simply, it doesn´t let your arches to roll inward. I immediately noticed the strong heel counter when taking the shoes for the first time on. The first two improvements keep the heel in the right, straight position so that Adidas UltraBoost 19 helps a runner against any excessive pronation. Just from the look, you will easily notice that it has some serious high heel reinforcement, plastic stripes on the sides and high layer of cushioning (10 mm heel drop). And I can say that while On Cloud X was more the matter of fashion, style and originality, Adidas UltraBoost 19 won the battle with its midsole cushioning. Both shoes I bought for their special look and good running attributes. I got them as a present after having my previous model of On Cloud X worn out hardly. I started using the Adidas UltraBoost 19 a few months ago at in beginning of this autumn 2019.
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