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adidas Ultraboost Light

adidas Ultraboost Light. 30.1mm stack, 305g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection3/5
Durability4/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

79Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 30.1 mm stack, cushion 4/5

51Solid

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 18.2 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5

94Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 24.0 mm toebox height

69Great

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying

43Passable

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 11.9 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

11.9 mm

Heel stack

30.1 mm

Forefoot stack

18.2 mm

Weight

305 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.46
Breathability3 BR
Flexibility11.3 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return66.7 %
Shock absorption122 SA
Outsole thickness2.4 mm
Tongue padding1.3 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness2.8 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (76.1 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly shallow (24.0 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the adidas Ultraboost Light good for 100-mile races?

Great. 30.1 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.

Does the adidas Ultraboost Light fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 76.1 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the adidas Ultraboost Light?

11.9 mm, with a 30.1 mm heel stack and 18.2 mm forefoot.

Is the adidas Ultraboost Light good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.46. Solid grip on wet rock.

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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adidas Ultraboost Light Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run