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Customer Reviews
Worst Upper in the history of running1 run and came back with terrible blister on my ankle. Never in my life experienced a blister like that after 1 run. Super stiff, rigid, uncomfortable, over-engineered. Foam seems good but hard to judge since was running through pain.
HyperBUST!Leave out the “hype” in Hyperboost. This has to be the worst upper ever made in my 42 years of running.
The midsole has phenomenal potential, but there are 3 major strikes going against it.
1) the heel collar is way too high and Adidas used ancient materials. Too hard and stiff. The ankle collar should have more of a swooping cutout- not go almost straight across. Immediate ankle irritation. Why Adidas???
2) The upper material is simply too thick. Lacking much needed breathability. A great running shoe upper must be lightweight and breathable.
3) The heel needs to be beveled/curved up a bit- it’s way too straight and flat. Makes for awkward heel landings.
I’m convinced a basketball shoe designer made this shoe. With today’s technology, the materials used in this shoe has me scratching my head. The look loudly screams, let’s shoot some hoops- not, let’s go for a run. This one is in the lifestyle shoe category in my book. I hope Adidas can just put a normal upper on that amazing Hyperboost midsole next go around. Keep it simple, rather than going for the bizarre, futuristic, look at us, we’re on the cutting edge. I can’t believe that upper got the green light to proceed into final production.
Shoetubers got medo yourself a favor and skip this one - adidas usually on point, but this one is a miss. the upper is really low quality and comfort and the foam is just ok, bit heavier than other options as well. I'll put more miles in mine because now I own it, but do have buyers regret.
Credentials:
I run around 70 miles a week and a 3:05 marathon, weigh 190lbs, and have way too many shoes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
