Quick note: Some links are affiliate links. We earn a tiny commission if you buy (at no cost to you). Keeps the lights on!
Max cushion
Bouncy, cushioned ride for easy and long runs; the upper draws most complaints as hot or tight.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.
Showing 1 review mentioning great cushioning Show all
Blog · Tom’s Guide – Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
MixedThe springy Hyperboost Pro foam is fun for easy and tempo runs, and the full outsole grips and looks durable. But the uncomfortable upper 'might be a deal-breaker for many'. Not a must-buy; he prefers the Megablast and Superblast 3.
Runners split on the adidas Hyperboost Edge. Many like its bouncy, cushioned midsole and a comfortable ride for easy and long runs. The upper draws the most complaints, with several finding it hot, poorly breathable or tight, and a few report poor lockdown or the shoe going dead early.
Of the 35 reviews with a clear verdict, 51% are positive, 29% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is blisters.
The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (3 reviews), heavy (1 review) and heel slip (1 review). For example: Of all their adidas shoes, the Hyperboost Edge is the only one that gives them major blisters on the big toes, and it is not usable for running for them. They find the toe box very different from other adidas models.
We collected and summarized 35 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
The softest, highest-stack shoes for long and recovery runs, ranked by real runners.
