Is the slimmed-down Adidas Hyperboost Run our new favorite trainer?

Introduction to the Adidas Hyperboost Run

KARL: You already know we’re fans of the Adidas Hyperboost Edge. One of my personal highlights this year was doing quick strides in the Hyperboost Edge for the first time at Adidas HQ and thinking, “Oh yeah, Boost is so back.” This non-plated super trainer from Adidas easily earned a spot among my top shoes of the year. And since the Hyperboost line is brand-new, it only makes sense to start fleshing out the franchise, starting with a daily trainer counterpart.

But with an already standout icon in the Adizero Evo SL and a run-of-the-mill daily trainer in the Supernova Rise 3, where does the Adidas Hyperboost Run fit into the overall Adidas running lineup?

THOMAS: I love the Hyperboost Edge. It's one of my top shoes of 2026. So yeah, I had high hopes for the Hyperboost Run. It's got all the ingredients I love in the Edge, just less of them. You know what they say: sometimes less is more. Sometimes it's just less.

What we like about the Adidas Hyperboost Run

KARL: The Adidas Hyperboost Run shares a lot of qualities of its older sibling on paper, one being the Hyperboost Pro midsole, a pelletized version of the PEBA-based Lightstrike Pro. The stack height is cut down to 38mm in the heel and 32mm in the forefoot, as opposed to the 45/39mm of the Hyperboost Edge.

They also share the engineered mesh Primeweave upper, though it’s a tad different in the Hyperboost Run. It looks more minimal and a bit softer, but it’s still pretty rigid when compared to other daily trainers. The tongue is gusseted and slightly less padded than the Hyperboost Edge, but it still lays flat comfortably. 

The heel cushioning is greatly reduced, and there isn’t that harsh rubbing or ankle-digging that was our one major fault with the sides of the heel on the Hyperboost Edge. The overall platform is very stable, and I think a lot of people will find the step-in feel quite comfortable and accommodating.

Both models feature a 6mm drop, so much of that smooth sensation from the Edge carries over to the Run — you just have a bit more groundfeel. I’ll get into the overall ride in the next section, but after a few runs, the midsole starts to soften and feels a bit more reminiscent of the Hyperboost Edge, which is what you should want and expect. 

It’s hard to describe why I like the Hyperboost Pro midsole so much, but at least in the Edge model, it blends a really nice soft and cushy sensation with a firmer and propulsive pop the more weight you put on. It’s got that really nice sink-in-and-go feeling that I love in both daily trainers and super trainers. I’m not sure I feel as much of that here as I do in the Edge, but I’ll unpack that later on.

The Lighttraxion outsole returns, but one notable difference is the inclusion of two Continental rubber pads under the forefoot. I already think the Lighttraxion outsole performs well in the Hyperboost Edge, showing minimal wear or scuffing for the amount of miles I have on it. The Continental pads will offer a bit of a better bite, ensuring this daily trainer can be used on multiple types of surfaces.

Finally, the weight is overall not bad for a daily trainer, coming in at 9.2 oz (263g) for my US M10.5. It’s only slightly lighter than the Hyperboost Edge, but that does make me wonder why that is if it looks to be more stripped down.

THOMAS: The Hyperboost look took me a beat to warm up to. Now I'm into it. This shoe stands out in a crowded market.

The Lightstrike Pro foam runs a touch firmer in the Run than in the Edge, but it still delivers the cushioning you'd expect. Give it about ten miles, and it opens up even more.

The upper fits true to size in a 10.5. It doesn't look all that breathable, but it handles airflow just fine, and it feels sleeker than the Edge. Underneath, the Lighttraxion outsole is a standout. Grippy as anything.

Bottom line: the upper fits well, the foam delivers a smooth ride, and the grip is solid.

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What we don't like about the Adidas Hyperboost Run

KARL: While the Primeweave upper looks to be softer and more breathable than the Hyperboost Edge, I still think it needs a little bit more work. The heel counter still feels a bit too stiff, so getting my foot into the shoe isn’t the easiest, but it’s not the worst, so it’s a minor knock. I do think it can be easily improved, though (along with the Hyperboost Edge).

Although the midsole composition is the same, out of the box the Hyperboost Run felt pretty firm; much firmer than I remember when I ran in the Edge for the first time. And although the rocker in the forefoot looks virtually the same, I find that the Hyperboost Run lacks that really nice toe-off the Edge has (I’m assuming it has to do with the higher stack).

The Hyperboost Run definitely falls into that traditional-style daily trainer in terms of the ride. It isn’t bad at all, especially if you compare it to some other daily trainers currently available, but I think it kind of lacks a bit of the magic its older sibling has and does not feel remotely similar to the Adizero Evo SL. It does soften up, and the ride, to me, gets better after several runs, but if you’re looking for that lighter, uptempo daily training feel, this shoe would not be my first choice in the lineup.

The Hyperboost Run retails at $170, which is kind of a steep ask for any daily trainer. It’s not necessarily Adidas’s fault for the market being the way it is, but I feel like they kind of shot themselves in the foot by having a stellar uptempo daily trainer (Adizero Evo SL) at $150 and that comfortable but energetic non-plated super trainer (Hyperboost Edge) at $200. 

If you’re looking for a standard daily trainer, Adidas already offers the Supernova Rise 3 for a low price of $140, often being found on sale for even less.

THOMAS: The problem is the head-to-head with the Edge. In my book, the Edge wins. Most of my runs in the Hyperboost Run came down to one thought. I wish this felt more like the Edge underfoot.

The pricing is awkward, too. At $170, the Run sits $30 below the Edge and $20 above the Evo SL, which is already sitting right there at $150. Stuck in the middle. I’d either splurge on the Edge or save a few bucks and grab the Evo SL.

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Final thoughts on the Adidas Hyperboost Run

KARL: If you’re looking for just one shoe and don’t enjoy high-stack trainers, then perhaps I could recommend the Adidas Hyperboost Run. But for most people, I would say to spend the extra $30 on the Hyperboost Edge to get the maximum experience the Hyperboost Pro midsole has to offer. Further, I think pairing the Adizero Evo SL and the Hyperboost Edge is a winning combination that covers most types of runs.

I like the Adidas Hyperboost Run as a daily trainer when pitting it against offerings from other brands, but Adidas has too many good shoes in its own family, so unfortunately this one falls a little short.

THOMAS: I love what Adidas has been doing across the board. The Hyperboost Run gets a solid B from me, but it doesn't scratch the itch for a true daily trainer in the lineup. It's just different enough from the Edge to feel like a compromise, not a distinct option. I'd go Evo SL or Hyperboost Edge over this one.

You can pick up the Adidas Hyperboost Run now for $170 at Adidas by using the shop link below.

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