Manufacturing focused: the Boost midsole material is licensed by adidas from the BASF company. That means a licensing fee that makes the material more costly to use than if it had been developed in house (like Nike's React foam was).

In the realm of running shoes, we've found that the Adidas Ultraboost holds its own crown as a bestseller, despite its steep $180 price tag. It excels in breathability, outsole durability, and above all, its versatility as a fashionable-and-cozy everyday sneaker.

The Ultra BOOST has three key features that I love: the Primeknit upper, the torsion system, and boost energy foam. The Ultra BOOST is a really great daily trainer that could double as a race day pick as well. My next race is the Baltimore 10-miler in June and this shoe is certainly a contender.

Our water-resistant Ultraboost shoes can handle a storm cloud or two, so you stay focused on rainy-day runs through the city.