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Runners mostly see the adidas Ultraboost Light as a stable casual, walking and travel shoe rather than a running shoe.
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Blog · Irontwit – John Sutton · summarized
PositiveHis 'strong and stable' main shoe. Despite past Achilles issues he had no injuries in the 10 mm drop. The upper hasn't sagged, the midsole is still springy at 800 miles, and the Continental outsole grips on gravel towpaths. Heel wear only. The knit upper runs warm.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 6, 2023 · summarized
PositiveA 35 mpw runner (1:37 half) put 560+ miles on the Ultraboost Light as their daily trainer, taking them from 10K to a half, and still keeps them in rotation.
YouTube · The Run Testers · Apr 6, 2023 · summarized
MixedOne tester logged about 50 km, mostly easy runs plus a single progression run. The ride is firm, snappy and stable, fine for easy and steady running, but the forefoot felt under-cushioned past roughly 13-15 km and it is not enjoyable at speed. One tester found the sock-like upper tight across the top of the foot, and another went up half a size.
YouTube · Seth James DeMoor · Mar 5, 2023 · summarized
MixedAbout 50 miles of testing, and they would use it as an easy-day shoe. The ride is comfortable but not energetic, and the padded heel is the most comfortable part, though they dislike the plastic midfoot cage and find the 10 oz weight heavy, so they would skip tempo days. They expect it to last 600+ miles, praise the Continental outsole, and see it as made for bigger, stronger runners.
Runners mostly see the adidas Ultraboost Light as a stable casual, walking and travel shoe rather than a running shoe. Several found it heavy, firm or poorly suited to running, though a few use it for short daily runs. Some have put many miles on it.
Of the 14 reviews with a clear verdict, 43% are positive, 29% mixed and 29% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (3 reviews). For example: Couldn't run in the Ultraboost Light after modern trainers; the weight alone put them off.
We collected and summarized 14 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.
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