The dual-density midsole aids in stability but the downside is that it stops the smooth rocker from working effectively. A rare stability shoe from Adidas, the Adistar CS is for those who don't mind a heavy shoe and want a firmer, wider, rockered shoe for easy miles. The upper feels slightly warm because of all the padding and the overlays but there are holes on the top of the toe box for extra ventilation. The midfoot does not narrow and there is a fairly straight last, making for a stable midfoot transition.

The asymmetrical lacing combines with the Repetitor Plus stable frame and a reinforced mesh layer to add stability as you stride.The forefoot has flare on the medial and lateral side, which combined with the toe spring makes for a stable transition forward. The rocker is aggressive and often clunky, which may be due to the firmness and excessive stiffness from the plate.

It is for the above reasons and more that the Adistar CS will work best for those with a short stride.No, the Adistar is for slow training, and it occupies a similar space to the Ultraboost 22, all the while being completely different. The most prominently advertised is the REPETITOR+ support frame that wraps around the lateral heel, medial heel and medial midfoot. The following two days after the run, my legs felt a lot stiffer and heavier than they would normally have felt if I had run in a supercritical, PEBA or TPU foam shoe.

are found in its dual density midsole REPETITOR+, a high quality compound that will offer maximum cushioning and dynamism. I see this as a fantastic option for relatively new runners, looking for a shoe that is going to be comfortable for lots of miles.It’s great for longer running sessions when the main aim is to rack up the miles at a slow and steady pace. They have just a little bit of bounce, but you’re not going to confuse it with the Nike ZoomX Invincible Flyknit or Skechers Performance Max Road 5. The upper looks somewhat retro if you ask us and is made of yarn that contains at least 50% Parley Ocean Plastic and 50% recycled polyester. The ride is quite firm and rockered, so those who want a high stack height that still feels grounded will do well here.

The fact that adidas never tires of reinventing itself and keeping the standard of its running catalog at the top is something that no longer surprises us. The Adistar Boost franchise was eventually replaced by other Adidas light stability trainers such as the Sequence Boost and the Ultraboost ST but they felt clunky compared to the nimble, versatile Adistar Boost. I did not have any issue with the heel counter due to the cushioning and it does wrap the heel on both the medial and lateral sides almost to the midfoot. Personal: C ( I want to like this shoe as I have not seen a true moderate to high stability shoe from Adidas for years, but the heavy and clunky ride means I will be heading back to lighter performance stability shoes and not turning back.The upper is top notch, and the fit and design are very accommodating, making it one of the more comfortable shoes released in the last year. In addition, all data is securely transmitted using SSL encoding and we do not save any bank or credit card information. Black: The heel features REPETITOR+ foam, which is 29% firmer than the white one, which enhances stability for those who tend to strike with their heels while running.