Ultraboost 5x Women's
Women's road daily trainer positioned as the lightest Ultraboost yet, with LIGHTBOOST cushioning, Primeknit upper and Continental rubber outsole for medium-distance road running.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Long run, Walking / all-day
- Cushion
- high
- Weight
- 238g
- Drop
- 10mm
- Stack
- 38/28mm
- Midsole
- LIGHTBOOST (Boost)
- Outsole
- Continental rubber
- Upper
- PRIMEKNIT
- Widths
- standard
The Ultraboost 5X is a comfort-focused road daily trainer aimed at runners who want a plush, lighter Ultraboost. LIGHTBOOST cushioning and a hyper-anatomical Primeknit upper deliver a cozy, wrapping fit, and the Torsion System adds mild structure for a neutral ride. Adidas explicitly targets medium distances up to a half marathon rather than racing or speed. It is not a race shoe and lacks a plate, and multiple user reviews flag early sole deterioration and stripe peeling, which tempers value at the $180 MSRP.
Soft, high-energy-return LIGHTBOOST cushioning with a neutral, cushioned feel; the Torsion System adds modest midfoot stability for a smooth, steady stride rather than snappy speed.
Hyper-anatomical Primeknit upper wraps the foot snugly with a tongue-free design some high-arch and wide-toe-box wearers appreciated; several reviewers say it runs slightly large.
Neutral runners wanting a plush, lighter Ultraboost for easy daily road miles, recovery runs and all-day walking up to roughly half-marathon distance.
You want a race-day or tempo shoe, a plate, or proven long-term durability, given reports of quick sole wear.