Side by side comparison: Adidas Ultraboost 5X vs New Balance 1080 v15

Adidas Ultraboost 5X
AdidasUltraboost 5X

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$164$150$123$109

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 7Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive ride
Excellent outsole durability
Comfortable knit upper
Clunky heel flare
Warm upper

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight273 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A lively, premium daily trainer with standout durability and a responsive ride for heel strikers.

New Balance 1080 v15
New Balance1080 v15

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$170$170$156$128$114

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush, soft cushioning
Improved energy return
Lightweight for stack
Potential instability
Narrow, elongated fit
Limited arch support

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight255 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Modern plush daily trainer with improved bounce, best for neutral runners seeking comfort.

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