adidas Ultraboost 5
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 292 g | 10 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 244 g | 10 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 292 g · Drop: 10 mm
UK 8.5
- adidas Ultraboost 5 · men · manufacturer product details · UK 8.5 · Reviewed 2026-10-07
Claimed · Women
Weight: 244 g · Drop: 10 mm
EU 38 2/3
- adidas Ultraboost 5 · women · manufacturer product details · EU 38 2/3 · Reviewed 2026-10-07
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About the shoe
A road and everyday shoe with Light BOOST V2 cushioning, a PRIMEKNIT upper and Continental rubber. Ultraboost 5 offers comfortable versatility for easy runs and walking; testers find it less compelling for fast sessions.
- Comfort
- 92/100
- Response
- 86/100
- Stability
- 78/100
- Cushioning
- 78/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.9/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Manufacturer weight
- 292 g, UK 8.5, as listed by adidas; weighing method is not specified.
- Nominal drop
- 10 mm; adidas lists 39 mm at the heel and 29 mm at the forefoot.
- Midsole
- Light BOOST V2 cushioning.
- Geometry
- Torsion System with moulded external heel support.
- Upper
- PRIMEKNIT textile upper.
- Outsole
- Continental rubber.
- Fit in testing
- RunRepeat found a spacious, comfortable fit.
- Test limitations
- Men’s Fitness found balanced cushioning but an unremarkable ride.
Sources: adidas ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Men’s Fitness ↗