Side by side comparison: Adidas Adistar 3 vs Adidas Ultraboost 5
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2025
Price Judgment
No price data
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Excellent cushioning
Breathable upper
Lighter than predecessor
Reduced stability
Average durability
Muted energy return
Specs
| Best for | 5:30-7:00 min/km |
| Drop | 6 mm |
| Stack | 40.7 mm heel / 30.2 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 275 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
A comfort-focused daily trainer with plush cushioning and breathability, but limited stability and energy.
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.