The Adidas Ultraboost 21 Proves You Can't Get Too Much of a Good Thing

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The Adidas Ultraboost 21 Proves You Can't Get Too Much of a Good Thing

The Adidas Ultraboost, one of the most consequential shoe styles of the last two decades, just got an update with the Ultraboost 21 (available starting today for $180 from adidas.com, with wide release on February 4). A masterful mix of performance tech and hypebeast-worthy design, the original silhouette helped to drive Adidas to the forefront of the sneaker world by putting the company's innovative Boost foam, which helped to spark an energy return revolution in the running shoe world, into a housing that appealed to street style aficionados.

The OG Ultraboosts are one of my favorite pairs to wear—they fit just right, providing incredible cushioning and a nice spring to my step as I stride around the city, all while looking fresh paired with everything from sweats to slacks. As much as I enjoy wearing these shoes in my day-to-day life, however, they're not exactly my first choice when I lace up for a run.

While Boost was the first big name in energy return foam, I personally feel like I'm running on an overly soft surface when I'm wearing Ultraboosts, which throws off my stride and leaves me wishing for firmer footing. I've come to prefer carbon plate shoes, like Adidas' excellent Adizero Adios Pro or the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% for speed days and races, or kicks with firmer foam for laid back runs instead.

- Brett Williams, NASM (Men's Health Associate Fitness Editor)

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