Moreover, the sleek shoes were designed specifically for individuals with a preference for navigating the urban environment. “ Running in a city is unlike running anywhere else,” says Adidas Running senior product manager Stephan Schneider. “Traffic, lights, and crowds make for a unique experience. We wanted to create something that was born from urban runners.” In terms of energy return, personally I feel that they provided great rebound in every stride thus I sincerely believe it will not disappoint both serious and recreational runners.

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The Pulseboost HD Winter has a knit-like upper, but it is made of ballistic nylon, which keeps out most of the cold and some of the water and snow that comes with winter running. Boost HD is engineered for more stability with the same best-in-class comfort and energy return—a new expression of the best. The traction of this shoe is really good, and I liked that it kept my toes nice and warm in colder conditions. If you like a more minimally cushioned ride with more ground feel, this could be a good shoe for you. On the other hand, I do like the QR code that leads you to a Spotify playlist. I think that’s a nice little detail, but maybe they could have added that in some other way. I actually think that’s a good thing. It’s great that most running shoes are very breathable, but when it’s freezing outside, so are my toes. So, I think it’s a good thing more winter shoes are being released.

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But the good thing is that the longer I used the Pulseboost HD, the more comfortable it felt and the more apparent the cushioning was on the soles—hardly noticeable but adequate and ample. It delivers comfort even after long use—no pain or foot fatigue—and that’s something many recreational runners can rely on. Final verdict The Ballistic Nylonouter which doubles as a waterproof layer was also particularly useful for running during a drizzle and through random puddles on the ground. Judging by the unpredictable and fast moving rain clouds in Singapore during the monsoon season, these shoes would no doubt be useful even if you’re on a run and it starts pouring suddenly. The outsole is something I’m probably the most impressed with, and that’s not something I often say about an outsole. It's quite a bit of Continental rubber, hence why this shoe is quite heavy, but it provides fantastic traction. The Pulseboost HD is much closer to the ground and has a firmer feel than the regular Boost in the Solar Drive.

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Not that it didn’t give me any boost at all but this one was more subtle in comparison. Its Continental Adaptive Traxion, a rubber outsole technology developed by—get this—artificial intelligence gives it powerful traction on hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete. I did have a bit of trouble on softer terrain around El Retiro where the impact on the slightly wet and squishy ground made it feel like I wasn’t as stable as I was on harder surfaces. Some runners found the Ultraboost midsole to be a bit too mushy, and that’s why Adidas developed the Boost HD. There is still some bounce to the boost, but it’s definitely a lot firmer than the regular Boost material. Although on the outside, it is quite a rough knit, on the inside, it is a bit smoother. It does help with the cold, I’ve had other running shoes where my toes got really cold while running outside in colder conditions and I didn’t have that issue in this shoe.Surprisingly easy to slip into, many will find these trainers as a go-to pair for everyday running, jogging, or even walking around the city. The fit was secure and snug without feeling too tight and the upper enabled decent ventilation, making it a breeze to use. That said, I found the sizing runs larger than usual. There was about an extra inch or two in the toe box that made it seem it’s going to cause a bit of trouble with every step.