adidas Ultraboost 21

[@matthewprete4380]

My birthday was yesterday, and I ran 16 miles for turning 16, just wanted to put that out there, thanks for the encouragement seth

[@allies3011]

Way to go!! Happy birthday 🎉🎉

[@calvinknowsbest2880]

Weird flex, but okay

[@matthewprete4380]

@@drberrydds1 if I’m still running then I might just do 80km still hard but better than 80miles

[@darrel.cooper]

Happy birthday

[@technopong]

That's an impressive distance, hope you enjoyed it. Happy Birthday!

[@NicholasWhite100]

Ultraboost is a great casual, walking around shoe. I wear it at work. So comfortable, gives my feet a break. Plus Ultraboost always looks good. Pro tip, buy last year’s version to drop the cost

[@jeffcar6848]

I feel like Adidas wants to continue the ultraboost line for lifestyle, but also make it more athletically appealing, but they ultimately care about the lifestyle aspect to it than the performance aspect of it.

[@philippegagne268]

That’s what I was also thinking. It seems that Adidas is going for the look here. I’ve seen a lot of “non-runner” or very casual runner wearing it. No objections, It is a good looking sneaker!

[@KOKOBC]

Tbh I do use it mostly for lifestyle

[@tentimetex]

Its a dilemma for these brands. The more classy they make it, the less of an efficient running shoe it becomes, and the more they adapt it for running, the less classy it becomes.

[@oskie501]

"A high stack height does not always mean a softer ride." This is why I come to Seth's channel (and a few others) when I'm looking for a new shoe. Incisive analysis of shoes helps make a smart decision when buying. Thanks, Seth!

[@tetaykanatach7073]

This shoe is designed for runners who skip a leg day at the gym.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

hahahaha

[@sigitnugroho7523]

so it's a MUST buy then...? 😂

[@drfunk1216]

I was under the impression runners are only doing leg days in the gym!

[@tetaykanatach7073]

Or maybe they aim for gym trainers? 🤔

[@drfunk1216]

@suspicionofdeceit meaning when a runner is in a gym, do leg day plus core

[@philippegagne268]

Rocky IV, when he trains in Siberia and goes up that mountain. That 80’s music is priceless!!

[@mr.schoko8032]

QD: The scene in the third lord of the rings movie when the riders or Rohan arrive at the battlefield before Minas Tirith and they blow their horns to sound the charge. That always gives me goosebumps!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

YES!!!

[@diggdirkler]

For no particular reason I wanted to bring up a pet peeve of mine: scoring scales that only operate in a narrow band. I feel that, on your scoring habits, a terrible shoe could still score over 5/10. But, strictly speaking, a 5/10 should be a totally average score. Many, many reviewers only give scores in the 5.5/10 - 9.5/10 range, which kind of defeats the purpose of a 10-point scale. Personally, I would find it more useful as a viewer, to have a wider range of scores utilised in your reviews. It's not very intuitive for 8/10 to be a solid recommendation, and 6.5/10 be nearly an "avoid". Thanks for all your work, Seth. ✌️

[@matthewholliman1399]

If he changes now, the scoring of previous shoes to new shoes would not be comparable.

[@dazeyhaze]

Maybe if he reviewed some off brand cheap nasty shoe it would core a 1/10

[@diggdirkler]

@@matthewholliman1399 Clearly. But then progress is forever denied, captive to past mistakes.

[@diggdirkler]

@@dazeyhaze Yes, but a scoring system should be appropriate to the things it is realistically scoring. I don't have all the answers, but is it more useful, to take your example, for 0.1/10 to be "the most awful running shoe imaginable", or "the worst shoe that Seth could realistically test"? My feeling is that somewhere in the middle is best. A 9/10 shoe should be incredibly rare. But a 1/10 shoe should be equally rare. As things stand, a 1/10 is basically impossible.

[@benw2578]

Well what’s a terrible shoe in your mind? I find that most top shoes are good enough for all average runners. Like in this video, the UB21 is probably perfectly fine for runners that aren’t watching KZbin videos. It doesn’t fit the type of shoes Seth likes though, that’s the main difference. So this score shows it’s fine for average or new runners, but there are better options. Just my 2 cents

[@runsdeep552]

The final scene in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, incredibly heartwarming

[@martintk4919]

I'm a now former rower and weightlifter that has discovered the pleasure of longer distance running. Way to heavy and initially had some issues with my calfs, but these shoes felt amazing and dampened my weight perfectly. Now 12kg lighter 😀

[@williamdyer9809]

Love the honesty. In reaction to running 4 or 5 miles a day. That just would murder my calves and quads. But I'm a below average running dude who loves to run at about 7:15 a mile pace. Kudos to all of you who can run 100 miles a week. Wow.

[@dannymontes4110]

I got to say that, the pursuit of happiness: when they locked in the bathroom and some one tried to open the door, and he pushed so hard with his feet even though the door was locked, and at the same time holding his little one, and spend the night there, that makes me goosebumps.

[@djp3525]

QD: Dazed and Confused and the late night football field scene. You just gotta keep on livin man.

[@billrhodes1930]

I was a senior in high school in Raleigh, NC when the Valvano led Wolfpack won the 1983 NCAA Basketball championship. Any time I see the last shot, it brings those emotions right back to that day.

[@CaptHigdawg]

Can't go to bed without a trip to the shoedio

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

welcome! what part of the world are you watching from? (since its bed time)

[@CaptHigdawg]

@@SethJamesDeMoor Canberra, Australia. Usually sneak in the video just before bed.

[@gorohit]

If you think $180 is too high, it sells for $248 - $261 in India (18k - 19K INR). All the ultraboosts released so far hit this price mark, not just this one. Adidas is nuts demanding this much money for these shoes!

[@katrinaalison2511]

Yeah, it's 250$ in canada...why would we ever consider it for that price? There are soooo many other great shoes for less!

[@ericwhite80five]

QD: The Rocky IV training montage🔥💪🏻....gets me fired up every time!

[@SpencerMahon]

QD: The Herb Brooks speech pregame versus the Soviets from Miracle. One of my favorite movies from my days in college. Either that or the scene from We Are Marshall where they re-form the team and there's tons of people outside the AD's office or pre game in the cemetery. There's a lot of good ones I can remember!

[@0eieiei]

I’m 6’2”, 155 lbs and I love the UB 20 for the impact protection. Boost is a shin saver. I was fearing Seth’s review on this! 😛 I'll wait til that price drops, of course.

[@wasifali1326]

Do u mean shin splint?

[@0eieiei]

@@wasifali1326 yes

[@wasifali1326]

@@0eieiei i also have shin splint issue n already ordered UB 21 carbon black. Hope it will work for me.

[@wasifali1326]

@@0eieiei 😊

[@ctransdell544]

D2: The Mighty Ducks 2, when they all say where they're from and chant "ducks fly together". One of my favorite movies and trilogies still. I even watch it before big races to get me pumped!

[@paddywiggle]

Seth that 14 US looks RIDICULOUS in your hands!

[@roguy26]

I really love the ultraboost, but after running 50 miles in them a long while back, I learned that they aren’t truly meant for running. Amazing comfy everyday shoes, they’ve just never nailed it on performance.

[@imaXkillXya]

Ive put some miles on the UB20s. They arent bad for long runs.

[@rasmuspaludan1653]

I’m a Marathon runner who runs 50 miles a week all year and I need a durable shoe with a soft midsole. I just switched from my UB 2020 to the UB 2021, and I am satisfied with this softer, heavier shoe with good stack height! I agree with Seth: I have a very light weight shoe for race day that a never use in training. Price is high so I buy the UB 10-12 month after launch! I ran approximately 1700 miles in my UB 2020 replacing them with my new UB 2021! Enjoy your run 😊

[@stewskeys]

I’m in same exact situation. 50miles a week and switching from ub 20. Had a 10 mile run today, 3rd day of running the ub21.. and the weight is not near as bad as I expected. Only thing I’m not a fan of is the the rubber on the inside of the toe box

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

Great call on these being really good for former basketball, football, weightlifters, and new runners. That's similar to what I'm planning to put in my review on WearTesters. Always good to hear other opinions on a shoe I'm currently or recently tested.

[@thomaspetalino5903]

Ultra boost may cost a little more but, your saving money on ankle weights. Qd: original “planet of the apes” where they walk up to the statute of liberty sticking out of the sand. That always freaked me out!

[@paulnielsen7610]

Out of Thin Air was excellent. Thank you for the recommendation, Seth. I listened to it while dirtbag camping and running on the Black Canyon Trail in AZ for 3 weeks before the Black Canyon 100K. Running wisdom is an important part of the mix when you’re competing as a 60 year old.

[@fantaflesdopke]

QD: Se7en - referred to as 'The Box' scene, and the way Kevin Spacey said "... oh, he didn't know"

[@erwinandrew]

Boost doesn’t work well i think for lightweight runners. They feel dead when running. At least the hypebeasts are happy.

[@tonybowen455]

Boston 8 with all boost is amazing.

[@QronoZ713]

I have to disagree, adios and boston are awesome

[@crawfordsmith3742]

They are more for hobby joggers

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

I weigh 101 lbs and still love my Boston 8’s, all Boost. Depends on the shoe. These UB's would be waaaay too much shoe for me, Martha

[@runningwithaj]

I think this hits the nail on the head little. As a runner, not hobby jogger, who weighs 90kg, the ultraboost is an awesome shoe. It looks like they’ve improved the lockdown which would really help.

[@ivanbarcot3827]

QD: Battle scene from the LOTR The Two Towers at Helm's Deep when Gandalf arrived with Rohan army. Onward and upward!

[@jgangstahippie]

When I started running I was 5'7 220, no muscle. The Ultraboost 2.0 and 3.0 were godsends to my thick self. It is a fantastic shoe for big runners. Eventually I got more into the Bostons as a daily trainer.

[@TheSteveSkinner]

Another great review, thanks Seth! Agree with lots of your thoughts, definitely a very comfortable and durable shoe for easy/recovery days and plenty of mileage. I know there's a lot being said about the weight but I find they don't feel overly heavy on feet and I'm a UK12. I run regularly in the adidas Adios, Boston, Adizero Pro & Adios Pro and would recommend people check out the adizero range if they're looking for shoes for specific sessions &/or races! Keep up the great work!

[@michaelkennedy9064]

Always been a heavy weight. The walker, gym, trainer shoe that is sometimes used for a few runs around the block

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

There are so many factors in a shoe that interact with one another, so Boost isn’t a constant in and of itself. So even the all-Boost OG Boston 9 is super fun for 101 lb me! However, this one is beyond too much shoe for me for any purpose, but kudos, Seth, for a fair and honest review. QD: Way too many movie scenes make me cry, but I’ll pick a running one: the final scene of McFarland USA. It’s based on a true story and every runner will love this film. Kevin Costner directed and acts as the unlikely running coach of unlikely HS runners. Truly a heartwarming story. Martha

[@lisag2959]

Scent of a woman Ferrari’s scene where he drives like crazy... always causes me goosebumps ( One of my fave movies ever! )

[@matthewholliman1399]

Good morning Seth James Demoor! Would you screenshot your “fitness” number on strava? I’m interested in seeing your progression over the last two years.

[@brandot4810]

YOU NAILED IT SETH! Miracle on ice: when Mike Eruzione says he plays for the United States of America; every time

[@billcore6295]

I have the Adidas boost from 3 yrs ago... No running in them bought just before I discovered two of my disc in my lower degraded to the point that I am now bone on bone... stopped my running of over 40 yrs straight cold.... I just got a pair of adidas 4Ds .... Cool 😎 but expensive... Walking only... But ran two miles for the first time this morning to see how my back will hold up

[@betomf1903]

Gladiator opening battle scene. Fantastic 👍🏻

[@jtorres3779]

It's 504am in los Angeles... I always watch your videos before I head to the street or mountains

[@jamesb2034]

QD. The group run on the beach from "Chariots of fire". With that beautiful soundtrack, perfect!!

[@didoma73]

3:08, ever so faintly, you can hear Seth embedding a bit of the audio from the book into the background 3:54, Seth syncs up the Shoedio light-up with the last note on the song it's these details like these that separates Seth's vlogs from all the rest!

[@marlinweekley51]

Few Good Men , court scene when “the colonel”(Jack Nicholson) screams “you god dam right I did!” - wow that whole scene. Note: the shot his part separately from Tom Cruise- they weren’t in the room together!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Yes!!!! Great one

[@scp025]

Seth, maybe a crazy idea, but figured I'd throw it out: would you consider dedicating the occassional vlog to a book review?? Could be running related, but not necessarily? I feel like there are a lot of us who are looking for solid audiobooks to listen to. Just a thought.

[@wnegrini]

they look incredible at least!

[@kylerhitt5607]

QoD: I’m a huge sci-fi and superhero fan. I’d say two scenes that never fail to give me goose bumps are: 1. The “I am your father” scene at the end of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back 2. The portals scene in Avengers Endgame. It is complete fan service but I cried like a baby in theaters watching it and it still gives me goosebumps.

[@wyweb]

Liking the new intro!! Short and sweet

[@DiogoRibeiroNovaes]

Interesting comment towards the end of the video. I used to run in the Ultraboost back in the day and it was exactly as you said... A great shoe to get in shape and get used to running longer so I could transition into other shoes. So basically I 100% agree and would say that the Ultraboost is a gateway drug to the Boston or Adios series. 😝

[@yiyang5693]

This neon yellow color way is fire! Too bad we don’t have it in Europe…so jealous.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

All my shoes are fairly or very light weight so I’ve thought often about having a heavier trainer, but on the other hand because I live and train at 7900 ft, I get plenty of flying sensation when I race at lower elevation. Martha

[@johanrr4]

It sounds so weird when Americans pronounce Adidas the right way

[@geoffreygoldman8993]

As an American, it is so weird not hearing pronounced that wrong

[@runzization]

@@geoffreygoldman8993 p-e-w-m-a.

[@geoffreygoldman8993]

@@runzization hahaha

[@markpetersen]

I’m learning that a lot of brits pronounce Nike without the e. Equally weird phenomenon to me.

[@geoffreygoldman8993]

@@markpetersen does is sound like the name nick or do you mean nike like nik-y, with no y

[@baz-thewoldsrunner2736]

You might as well buy 2 pair of Reebok's Floatride Energy 3's. Got to be my favourite brand of shoes at this moment 😍

[@johnny_fiv3]

Can you cut the extra plastic bits off and weigh those separately? my guess is that is where the recycled plastic is. Not that I am against being green but it is co$tly.

[@marcoechavarria7274]

So many amazing scenes but I gotta say Interstellar’s docking scene stands out. “Copper, what are you doing?” “Docking” “It’s not possible!” “No, it’s necessary”. This quote actually gets me through some tough training sessions haha

[@richardunderdown6047]

QD: The scene in Convoy where all the trucks line up at alvarez texas and blast their horns before rescuing spider mike. Epic film.

[@danielmcnulty8736]

QD: End of "Out of the Furnace." Best flick I've seen in some years.

[@thestoebz]

Yeah, I'm sorta one of those people you mentioned. I still do it, ( I do it LESS) but I'm a powerlifter who got into endurance running two years ago. I'm not as big as some of those guys, but I'm almost 230 lbs. For training, a shoe like this definitely helps my shins. Won't be getting this one though, as I already have the Clifton 7

[@michaelbell6041]

12.00am here in Scotland! This shoe looks good keen to hear your take!

[@MaxwellChan0]

7:00 AM here in Jersey!

[@andreasmaher8749]

Im a long time adidas runner but Ive always passed on the ultraboosts. This one is cool looking but the weight and the price are a no go for me. Boost was a total game changer when it came out but now its showing its age. I wish they would explore lightstrike a bit more.

[@josephgschwartz]

QD: Rudy when he recites the speech in the locker room.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

boom!

[@firefightszz]

As someone who doesn’t run much, nor wear running shoes much. The weight is hardly noticeable to me, I normally wear casual sneakers or boots so these don’t feel that heavy at all to me.

[@danfsteeple]

PET (the resin used for clear plastic bottles) is the same resin used for polyester

[@Nonixification]

Adios Pro is high stack and still very firm, I was very surprised.

[@davidohearn8047]

Good morning everybody!

[@johng9361]

I'm not a runner but the ultraboost 21 save my feet. I work at a job to where I get 13k to 15,000 steps in an 8-hour shift 5 days a week. I recommend this model to anybody that does that kind of movement.

[@Mr_Fairdale]

QOD: The scene in Road To Perdition where Tom Hanks tommy guns Paul Newman and his goons. The famous "I'm glad it's you" scene. The scene- and the entire film- is a masterpiece. The score, the lighting, the angles, the rain. So many, many decisions in this one scene, and they nailed all of them perfectly. They're then acted perfectly. It's astonishing. I watched it again after your QOD. Yeah, I gained like 10 lbs of goosebumps.

[@CAIrondad]

QD: In the Shining, when the caretaker comes back to the hotel and is calling out if anyone is there, and Jack suddenly comes out with an ax swinging at him....

[@seeno1]

Adidas seems like a company that will only innovate because the competition does. They don’t seem like a company that truly wants to push the boundaries. Push boundaries to and from the grocery.

[@gamad1977]

QD "la vita e bella", when the little kid sees the tank & finds his mom (also, not a movie, but your video of your Amsterdam marathon: goosebumps all the way!❤️)

[@clarkmurdock7812]

In the Sixth Sense when the kid playing with his dad’s gun turns around and half of his head is blown off and bloody 😅

[@yungStraightface]

That first milk bar scene in a clockwork orange gets me everytime. Also, any recommendations for a beginner runner anything I should know/do??

[@KTOLBERT31]

QD: "It's not your fault." -Robin Williams

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

yes! nailed it.

[@rygi23]

Powerful. A classic.

[@francescodefendi3201]

QD: The shawshank redemption: “get busy living or get busy dying”

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

MY FAVORITE!!!! Nice one Francesco!

[@johnmaloney2016]

The Natural- slow motion run with shattered lights falling everywhere

[@uvbeenkd]

I think UBs never had high energy return from the start. Its just really a nice and comfortable walking shoe. Really like how soft and comfortable it is when you use it for daily walking. But for running it is really just normal. And for its price point, there are alot of shoes which are better with a lower price point.

[@lisarunsfast7368]

One of the last scenes in “The Return of the King” when the new king says to the hobbits “You bow to no one” and everyone bows to the hobbits.

[@danielmoore9214]

I ran over 1000 miles around the streets London (really) in my last pair of ultraboost and the midsole still seemed okay. The Goodyear soles went before the midsole went flat....kind of mainstream now but good.

[@Average_Joel_Runs]

Love Reebok, the value and range .

[@chrissykes8666]

Bear scene in the movie Reverent I think it's called. Crazy scene!

[@sam0812]

Hi Seth, great vid again. You are trying out all these new shoes whilst in a training block. Could they not cause a potential injury or just not have the same impact as other trainers that you trust? I’m interested to have your thoughts on this

[@camjustdoit.7879]

It's just like the End scene of Titanic, freezing cold!

[@awildermode]

Did you drip some blood on your new shoes? Love the Avs beanie! Movie scene - reveal of the Time Machine in Back to the Future.

[@Twize]

QD: Entire movie and score for both Braveheart and Forest Gump 👍 Good stuff Seth!

[@joelhinson7333]

QD: The final scene in LaLa Land when she walks into the piano bar and sees what her life could have been as he plays the beautiful piano score one last time. -and second would have to go to Return of the Jedi when R2 shoots luke's lightsaber through the window as he is about to jump off the ship into the sarlac pit. EPIC

[@lister2516]

I've been training in Nike renew run for the past few months (heavy shoes). I'm waiting for my Hoka Rincon 2 to arrive and I hope I can fly with that ☺️

[@patrick6110]

That shoe has too much drop for the foot because the insole does not reduce the drop unlike the insole in the Zoom 37 that is very thick at the front. The material is too soft or the heel stack is too thick anyway. I like the cage idea to hold the foot better than the Nike Flyknit but I don't know why not had to be made of hard plastic.

[@blackrock1009]

Reebok is still part of Adidas. Potentially interested parties are thought to include VF Corporation, the owner of North Face and Timberland

[@jordanrundell9962]

Easy.... When Mark Allen crosses the finish line of the Iron man in the movie "Iron War". Brings tears to my eye everytime.

[@dazmcn88]

I see these shoes as more lifestyle. I had a pair of Ultraboost 19 for lifestyle over running.

[@MaxwellChan0]

That new intro is 🔥

[@jankaduraciiik]

QD: "Higher, Further, Faster baby." Carol Denvers to Marie Rambeau, Captain Marvel movie 😅 I just love that line ❤️ Also, question: Seth, would you, or anyone else here say, that the 1080 v11 feel more secure than the Novablasts? I can only afford to have 1 pair of road shoes at a time, and once I buy one pair, I'm already planning what is going to be the next one. Currently run in the Peg 37, at around 300k with them, but I'd like to try a squishier midsole next

[@RuonanS]

Adidas Solar Glide 19 is amazing.

[@aitorarotzena2550]

Qd: You won't believe me probably, but once I cried with the final of "Cars", so I think that that scene may be the one😂😂

[@mcm4point2o]

lol @ the size 14 you oughta throw it on the scale just to get an idea of what us Fred Flintstone--feet runners have to suffer thru.. (literally have to add 3oz to the standard size of any shoe to get my size 13 weight) 😫

[@Deadbuck73]

13 here too... I don’t even bother... I don’t want to distress myself! Lol I just go with whatever the advertised weight is and know it will be more...

[@ketanmamtora4693]

Ultra boost just hasn’t work for me. I picked up version 18 or 19 and it has been a disappointment. I am now using it for general walk/errands.

[@runningwithstelvio]

I don’t understand the need to use that quantity of foam, even with less boost shoes which are lighter it was comfortable for me. And the price for such heavy and easy day shoe ... it seems too high. Thanks for the review.

[@respect386]

Title suggestion: “Addidas Ultraboost 21: Ultraweight”

[@whitefeinberg2081]

They are great. I have 2 pairs. Yes, the plastic cage is necessary because keeps our feet stable and prevents friction. They are not heavy and they soft and comfortable and light. I am a small and skinny person and I feel great.

[@Anza_34832]

Adidas: Ultraboost = ultra heavy! Let’s see how many seasons it’ll take Adidas to catch up with its competitors. I appreciate your honest review 👍🏻

[@peterkarlsson1825]

QoD The ending scene of Blade Runner "I've... seen things you people wouldn't believe... Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-Beams glitter in the dark Near the Tannhäuser Gates. All those... moments... will be lost in time, Like tears... in... rain. Time... to die..."

[@PlatinumState]

People can say what they want but to me nothing fits good like a ultraboost. And its a really durable shoe like you said, my first UB's lasted 3.5 years