Side by side comparison: Adidas 4DFWD 3 vs Adidas Ultraboost 5
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2024
Price Judgment
Overpriced
Phasing Out
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Excellent outsole durability
Soft, cushioned ride
Secure sock-like fit
Heavy for daily trainer
Limited breathability
Narrow toe box
Specs
| Best for | 5:30-7:00 min/km |
| Drop | 10 mm |
| Stack | 34 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 348 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Durable, cushioned daily trainer best for easy runs but heavy and warm.
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2024
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Comfortable Primeknit upper
Durable Continental outsole
Stable ride
Heavier than competitors
Lacks plushness and energy
Potential irritation on long runs
Specs
| Best for | 5:00–6:45 min/km |
| Drop | 10 mm |
| Stack | 39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 292 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
A solid daily trainer with a stable, comfortable ride but lacking standout softness or speed.