Hyperboost Edge 1

Yes, for most runners it fits true to size, so order your usual adidas size. The midfoot wrap is fairly secure and the heel lockdown is good. The toe box is medium rather than roomy, so if you have a wide forefoot or like extra toe splay on long runs, consider sizing up half a size. There is enough length to allow for feet swelling over longer efforts, which is what this shoe is built for.

It works well for marathon training rather than as a race-day shoe. The deep, soft cushioning is ideal for building up long-run mileage and protecting your legs, and at 247g it stays manageable for the distance. But there is no plate and little snap, so it will not help you hold a fast target pace on race day. Use it for the training block and long steady efforts, and save a lighter, springier shoe for the race itself.

Yes, it is a beginner-friendly option if you are a neutral runner. The generous cushioning is forgiving on impact, which helps as your body adapts to running, and the moderate 6.5mm drop suits most people. The main caveats are the premium price and the fact that it offers no stability support, so if you know you overpronate you would be better served by a dedicated support shoe. For easy, comfortable miles while you build fitness, it is a very comfortable place to start.

Both aim at plush comfort, but the Hyperboost Edge is the more modern, run-focused option. The Ultraboost leans towards an everyday, lifestyle-friendly cushioned feel, while the Edge sits on a taller max-cushion stack tuned for eating up long running miles, and at 247g it is competitive on weight for its height. If you want a dedicated long-run and recovery trainer rather than a do-everything cushioned shoe, the Edge is the one to pick.

For a soft max-cushion trainer, durability should be respectable if you use it as intended. The tall foam stack is built to absorb the impact of high mileage, and keeping it to easy and long runs rather than speedwork will help both the foam and the outsole last. As with any soft, tall platform, the midsole will gradually lose some of its plushness before the outsole wears through. Rotating it with a firmer shoe for faster days is the best way to extend its life.