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Adidas Ultrarun 5 Waterproof
Door-to-trail
AdidasWomen

Ultrarun 5 Waterproof

Women's Ultrarun 5 TR is a water-repellent, lugged door-to-trail version of Adidas's budget-friendly Ultrarun daily shoe, using Bounce cushioning and an Adiwear outsole for splashes, mud and easy mixed-surface miles.

$85MSRP

In the Adidas trail lineup

Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Door-to-trail
Also good for
Easy trail run, Daily trail training
Stability
neutral
Weight
280g
Drop
10mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
Bounce
Outsole
Adiwear lugged outsole
Upper
Textile (water-repellent)
Widths
standard
Easy runsWet conditionsWalkingDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingGravelMudBeginnersHikingWide feet
Our read

The Ultrarun 5 TR blurs the line between a road daily trainer and a light trail shoe: Adidas markets it for short road runs, but its lugged Adiwear outsole and water-repellent upper make it a competent door-to-trail and easy-hiking option. Reviewers praise its springy, supportive but unbulky feel, though it runs notably small and one buyer found it heavy. It weighs 280g with a 10mm drop, Adidas does not publish stack heights, and it is not built for technical terrain or racing.

Ride

Bounce cushioning gives a comfortable, springy ride described as supportive without being bulky; some perceive it as heavy for running.

Fit

Runs small; multiple buyers recommend going a half to full size up. Textile upper with a supportive, non-stiff feel.

Best for

Runners wanting an affordable, water-repellent shoe for short mixed road-to-trail runs, easy hikes and walking in wet or muddy conditions.

Avoid if

You need a lightweight racer, technical trail grip, long-distance cushioning data, or a true waterproof membrane.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.