Thanks to a care package from the good folks at adidas running, I was lucky enough to receive the new adidas Ultra Boost runner. I love Boost, in every shape and form, and can’t wait to get these on the road.
adidas Dame 8 EXTPLY Review
The adidas Dame 8 extply is an updated version of the Dame 8, a solid performance basketball shoe. So, are the updates for the better?
Release date?
Lol, never mind
Nice first impression video Duke4005! That Primeknit looks awesome and very comfortable! Still I wish they could make a low/zero drop boost shoe :(. Some runners also enjoy having a zero drop in cushioned shoes as well for a more cushioned enjoyable run. Even though I also like running in barefoot or minimalistic shoes for a different but still great experience or for training in.
Closest I have had was last years PrimeKnit boost, and it was about a 3-5 mm drop I believe. But they were priced WAY out of reach for most. I would measure but I have them to a friend.
hahaha mrs.duke FTW!!!
anyway, continental or not… up until they find a rubber compound that is hard and durable yet sticky to the pavement… i think that thin outsole might be a huge flaw…
and looking at couple vids and pics online… no insoles? hmmmmmm…………
They come with insoles. Under the insole looks like the pureboost interior.
nice to hear (y) the videos didnt give a hint of an insole so i was quite curious
Love the review. Was surprised to hear a southern twang. I like it keep up the work very informative man.
Interesting look. All the new bells and whistles that Adidas has to offer. I am not a fan of performance “sock” style shoes, as they allow too much lateral movement for my tastes. Also, I can’t wait to hear if they’ve solidified this round of boost, just to make it a bit more supportive. That would be the best news to hear, other than knowing that Kobe Bryant is out for the rest of the season, and possibly ending his career.
Just from first wear, a little treadmill and coaching my daughter’s basketball game (a win for a 3-2 record) they felt more Pure Boost than Energy Boost. Good for comfort but not for running. I’ll hit them harder in the gym and road this week.
That is not what I wanted to hear. Was looking to scoop these for my 10k in March. Can’t wait for the full review.
Man, I hate to replace my gel kayanos, however my go-to shoes lately have been the pure boosts. The fact that this upcoming ultra boost solves my problems: denser foam, thicker grip, and primeknit. take my money…
Great first impressions, they seem really fundamentally sound, and clean(I like it when a runner keeps things focused, and doesn’t get too fancy).
Can’t wait to pick these up at the adidas employee store
These look really good. I wonder how that traction will function. I assume continental rubber will be really durable if it’s the same stuff as on car tyres . Do other shoes/runners use that type of rubber?
I’ve been looking to get a pair Adidas Boost runners for a while now, but not sure what model to start with.
In the Under Armour SpeedForm Gemini review thread, Rick Teves gave me some recommendations : “If you’re looking to go with Adidas I’d recommend either the Energy Boost or the Supernova Glide Boost for cushion although they have a higher offset and the price is a little higher. If you want Boost with lower height and less weight there is the Adizero Adios Boost.”
Now with these Ultra Boosts about to be released, not sure if I should still try one of those other models first or go for this shoe straight out instead.
What do you guys think? I’d need a neutral shoe, not sure about offsets and all that though. Can someone explain the reason for offsets? Is the higher offset for heel striking? I’d like to wear the shoes for both running and casual wear, so I’d want them to be comfortable.
Also, this might be a bit of a weird question, but why do some runners have the front/toe area of the shoe pointing upwards? What’s the reason for that?
Ice – in order:
A lot of adidas runners use Continental rubber. Lasts forever.
The Supernova Glide is a lower ride – about 2/3 volume of boost of the energy runner but is more of a racer than the energy. Te energy is a trainer – and does seem more built to heel strikers.
The Ultra is the same size midsole as the energy but is structured for a more sprint feel – forefoot to midfoot strike. As for comfort, I have seven pair of boost (5 runners, 2 basketball), and they are all comfy for casual.
Last – not weird – my friend put off buying a pair no matter what I said because of the look. It is shaped to promote rolling and toe-off, but when wearing them you can’t really feel the shape.
Thanks a lot, Duke. I learned something there about the toe area of the shoes. The looks don’t put me off as much as they do for your friend, but I just had the thought of them feeling awkward on feet when walking around. I figured it wouldn’t be much of an issue when running, just thought that it might feel weird walking around with the toe area pointing upwards.
You wouldn’t happen to have any experience or recommendations with Asics shoes, would you? They’re the other brand I’m looking at. I’d like to try one runner from Adidas (with Boost) and another runner from Asics. I was looking at the Gel-Nimbus 16 and also one of their other models like the Gel-Kayano or new Gel-Persue model from last year.
Would it be OK to wear/run in shoes that are in between Neutral and Stability type shoes? For example, I’ve read it mentioned on a couple of sites that the Gel-Kayano 20s are OK for Neutral to Over-pronators? Would that cause issues wearing a stability shoe if you don’t need it?
The other Boost running shoes kind of favor heel strikers, so would these seem to continue that trend?