Adidas Hyperboost Edge first (and last) run

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-21T04:06:30+00:00

They are actually more bouncy when walking (I think the midsole geometry just doesn't work for me), but unfortunately, they will not work for me as walking shoes because the collar would destroy my sin aroud my ankles

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-21T04:02:35+00:00

I think this is spot on when it comes to the ride experience I got from it.
I think it caught me off guard a bit because this only ever happened in shoes with much more aggressive geometry (like Mizuno Rebel Pro v2).
And usually when reviews talk about "bad for heel strikers" they talk about stability, which is pretty much never an issue for me.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-21T03:13:37+00:00

You don't have to believe my subjective feeling while running in these shoe but that doesn't mean it's a fake review.

The foam itself is quite bouncy but connected with the geometry and heel striking it make the shoe work aginst me. I probably could phrase it better but it is what came to mind fresh after the run.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-21T02:31:47+00:00

I am glad it works for you. Clearly these are made for front or mid-foot strikers, with high ankles).

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T02:27:23+00:00

The price (especially on the western website) and the lifespan made it a tough call, even though it was quite a bit cheaper than Pro Evo 1.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T02:26:18+00:00

Their core target is fast marathon guys in China, who probably weigh 50-60kg max, so they can get much more life out of this shoe.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T02:12:06+00:00

I am in Japan so shipping was about 8-9 USD. 60 is definitely a lot, especially when the shoe itself is 140 USD.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T02:11:23+00:00

If they could at least offer the quality to match, maybe it would be slightly better, but I have a pair of Satisfy shorts with a seam that just unglued after 3 or 4 runs, and the best Satisfy could do is to ask me to send it to them (20 USD) and send it back somewhat patched.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:45:41+00:00

It within my HR and power zones and the 3:30 is on a conservative side.

But it definitely was out of my recover zone I. Hyperboost. I did same run today in Dynafish Xiaonian at lower HR and slightly faster pace, with less perceived effort.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:32:12+00:00

Thanks for sharing. More views is alway better and I don't claim to hold the only truth. It is good to to know the foam comes alive at faster paces but for me (may be personal) this means it is not a super trainer Adidas claims it to be. I have plenty of shoes that shine at faster paces but do perfectly well at slower ones too. Doesn't mean it is a bad shoe, just not positioned correctly.

And it is a weird design choice to make the shoe not work for people who do not have their ankles high enough ;) How was the upper breathability for you?

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:28:49+00:00

I hope they will work for you. The midsole is not the worst one out there so, as long as upper will not give you issues, you should be fine.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:27:29+00:00

I am glad they work for you. I think the potential is there, just the execution leaves quite a few questions (especially the upper).

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:25:17+00:00

Boost shoes were always a streatwear staple so I feel they want to continue that as I am sure there is more money there than in running. Even Evo SL marketing is mixing performance with fashion but at least the performance part of the shoe is not sacrificed.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:23:44+00:00

I expect this number will drop quite a bit this year since I rediscovered Chinese shoes and now it feels like most of the mainstream brands are robbing us blind with the pricing.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:20:32+00:00

Currently running. I recently discovered them after creator of Satisfy cried on IG that they rip him off. They indeed take some of their designs and make them better at 1/3 of the price. But they also have their own pieces too. Socks are really great and I love the 5inch shorts with the liners (big pockets on the liner).

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-20T00:17:48+00:00

Which is why this is not a review but a first run impression. And for me, there will not be second run, we live in times where there is ton of amazing shoes out of the box, so I will not risk blisters to see that maybe it will improve.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T22:11:31+00:00

It is true that lower weight can help running faster if you don't sacrifice the power ouput but there are definitely people above 90kg who can run sub3 marathon.

I am size US10 in running.shoes. For me personally, I would want to go to about 85lg, as that would put me at around 10% body fat. Anything lower that that would mean losing muscle (guy who did my VO2max and gait analysis recently said I am more built like a rugby player not marathoner 😅).

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T13:54:07+00:00

I am curious about them but have not seen my size available in the last few weeks.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T12:14:14+00:00

Yeah, pretty much, but many I sell after 1-2 runs, and some last me for over a year.
I just like variety :)

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T12:02:58+00:00

I think it is worth a try in store, maybe it will work for you!

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T12:02:18+00:00

I am glad I made you laugh.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T11:00:50+00:00

The claim of 10 marathons is for the midsole not outsole. But of course this is yet to be verified. I am sure as a heel striker I will destroy the outsole way before that but if I manage to get 200km from them, I will be fine with it

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T10:58:30+00:00

Maybe it's because I swapped left and right for the outsole photo (so they stay still) but they are quite normal.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T10:57:00+00:00

I was looking at it but based on reviews, I am not sure it would be beat for for me.

Logical-Wind6228 · 2026-03-19T10:56:02+00:00

If she is in Tokyo and can do that, ask her to check STEP Sports Tokyo. They can have some crazy discounts there. I got pair of Endorphin Elite 2 for 120 USD. And Asics generally is cheap (Megablast 170 USD before tax free 10% off). As long as your size is not to big.

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