Adidas has left many amazed by the creative boost line. The boost line offers comfort, cushioning, and perfect support. The shoes have not been there for many years but have become a favorite among many people due to their exemplary performance. While the shoe shares most of their features and specifications and performs almost the same, they have some differences.
Having much in common, the shoes come with specific features that make them exceptional and ideal for various activities.
Adidas Pure Boost Vs Ultra Boost
Performance
When it comes to performance, the pure boost is a favorite among street runners, doing 5 to 10 km. The shoe is also great for dodging traffic and everything that running across a city comes with. When you compare the pure boot with ultra-boost that is also ideal for street running, the pure boost offers better performance.
Fit
Ultra boost shoe fits a bit snug, but with enough room in the toe area which makes running comfortable and easy. When it comes to pure-boost, it fits buggy and the toes are not pressed together. It comes with broader forefoot and a narrow heel counter.
Stability
Adidas Ultra boost comes with a torsion system means the shoe comes with a torsion shank. A torsion shank is a plastic part attached below the mid-foot foam for stability and grip. The webbed continental outsole that comes with ultra-shoe makes sure you do not slip while running.
With Adidas pure boost, the wider platform promotes natural support. It also acts as a stabilizer to reduce the risk of pronation. Also, the lower stack offers a higher level of stability to the runner. An added advantage with the shoe is its web pattern outsole which covers a larger area to offer better traction than ultra-boost.
Support
Ultra boost comes with a lock-down fit offered by the cage found at the mid-foot. On the other hand, pure boost shoes come with the heel counter comes from rigid plastic and is ideal for supporting the heel.
Responsiveness
When it comes to ultra-boost, it features patented boost technology in the mid-sole. The technology helps when it comes to responsiveness and feedback. Its rubber outsole also adds to responsiveness. When it comes to responsiveness, Adidas Pure Boost offers excellent responsiveness and shock absorption. Another thing that we love about the shoe is that it comes with a stretch-web rubber outsole. The rubber helps in giving an energy return on the underfoot.
Performance
Pure boost shoe is the best. It allows the toes to move freely. Its midsole gives back the energy to help you bounce comfortably when running or jogging on a rough and soft surface. On the other hand, Ultra boot supports moderate, slow and quick runs. Also, the shoe makes no noise as you run through rough and soft grounds.
Special technologies
Due to the Adidas Torsion System, the Ultra boost comes with arch support designed to allow the mid-foot to adjust naturally to the ground. On top of that, the shoe offers a high level of stability and support. The result is an even heel to toe transition.
On the other hand, pure boost comes with Stretch Web technology which features a stretch-web on the shoe outsole. The stretch web is made of rubber which reduces the impact on the foot and increases cushion, grip, and comfort.
Size
Pure boost shoe is a performance shoe that runs true to size. If looking forward to wearing it as a lifestyle shoe, then you need to go down half a size. On the other hand, ultra-boost is also a good shoe that runs true to size. However, if you have narrow feet, you also need to go down half a size. On the other
Design
Pure boost features a sleek silhouette, a low offset, a two-toned knit upper, and a boost midsole. On the other hand, ultra boost comes with a Prime kit upper, a boost midsole, and a TPU cage on the two sides.
Breathability
The pure boost sneaker is effectively ventilated. The reason is that the shoe has plenty of mid-foot and fore-foot pores. On the other hand, Ultra Boost comes with the Prime upper that is also breathable enough for most airflow. However, the ultra is not as breathable as the pure boost.
Cushioning
The Ultra Boost comes with cushioning in its forefoot, but its mid-sole is a bit tough than its midsole, unlike the pure boost. As for the pure boost, the shoe offers responsive cushioning that acts as a shock absorber.
Comfort
The pure boost has a suede lining for maximum comfort, and a unified construction to reduce irritation. However, the circular knit upper and the padding found on the heel makes the pure boost shoe a bit uncomfortable than the Ultra boost. The ultra-boost comes with padding around the heel that extends to the area around the mid-foot. The prime-kit upper add to the shoe’s comfort.
Flexibility
The ultra boost has a stretchy prime kit upper and a boost midsole that offer enough flexibility. On the other hand, the pure boost comes with a flexible outsole, but its upper is stiff. This makes the shoes less flexible than ultra-boost.
Safety and support
The ultra-boost offers more control and a snug fit around the mid-foot once you lace up the shoe. The shoe comes with padding all around the shoe as well as the shoe guard. The shoe also has a molded heel counter for a natural fit and wobbling prevention.
The other hand, pure boost has a tongue with a double folded knit. The tongue adapts to various foot shapes to reduce pressure. The molded heel also offers enough support and a natural fit. However, the lacing comes with four rows only, making it less secure.
If looking for an all-round Adidas running shoe offering stylish look, full boost midsole, and a high performer on short city runs, pure boost is the best. On the other hand, is looking for a shoe ideal for long distance running, then ultra-boost is what you need.
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