adidas Pantaloni Corti M20 3 review

adidas Pantaloni Corti M20 3 review

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Priced at $180, the Ultraboost DNA is expensive and there are so much better options and options that excel in almost everything else at a lesser price.

Who should buy it

I believe this shoe will not disappoint runners who are looking for a shoe: 

• for easy, short distance runs
• with a lower stack height

Who should NOT buy it

Consider other models if you need:

• a dedicated long-distance, daily trainer (consider the Брендовые кожаные демисезонные хайтопы adidas) 
• a fast, carbon-plated shoe. Look at Кроссовки женские yeezy 500 ash grey.

The Ultraboost DNA runs true to size

The shoe runs really true to size, it’s pretty perfect. 

For <10miles long runs only

jeremy scott x adidas originals rod laver metallic gold | I really enjoyed the comfort in this shoe, even with the slightly lower stack height. I found it to be comfortable enough to run the lower end of my miles (6-8 miles). Once you get into double digits the legs start feeling the lack of high stack (more so in the forefoot) and the heaviness of the shoe. 

Not for fast runs either

The ride of this shoe was good, it's just the shoe for me personally. In my training block, I do about 5 different types of runs; intervals, tempos, long runs, easy runs, and moderate runs. I found it did well for easy runs (7:20-7:40 pace/mile, 5-8 miles).

It is too heavy for after efforts but also doesn't have enough stack height for longer runs over 10 miles. 

Adaptation period needed

I think the shoe has a period where the upper needs to conform to your foot which happens after about 3 runs. In terms of the midsole, there wasn't any type of adaptation period. 

jeremy scott x adidas originals rod laver metallic gold | The adidas Pantaloni Corti M20 3 is heavy

The Ultraboost DNA is heavier than I prefer for a running shoe. That's why I can only recommend this to people who don’t really care about pace, faster pace in particular. It’s 11 oz (312g), so it’s definitely not a light option (road running daily trainers weigh 10 oz/296g on average). 

Long-lasting durability

The shoe's durability looks very promising! I say that because Continental Rubber has very great durability around 400-500 miles. It also has the same pattern as the Solarboost 19, in which I had reached 600 miles. I think the midsole itself should have a lifespan of at least 350-400 miles, as Boost is very durable. 

Good traction on road and dirt trails

The shoe also has pretty solid traction. I ran mostly on roads but also ran on grass/light-buffed trails and had no complaints.

Soft but heavy upper

The Adidas Primeknit upper offered an amazing sock-like fit. It is soft but unfortunately, I just feel all of it was pretty heavy. 

Thick upper traps heat

In terms of actual breathability, the toe box has mini perforations that allow for breathability, but the problem is that the material used on the rest of the shoe is very thick and seems to retain heat very much. 

Great midfoot lockdown

The lockdown remained pretty secure in this shoe. I think the midfoot lockdown was superb thanks to the midfoot cages (which unfortunately add a lot of weight.) 

Heel slipping on faster paces and/or sharp turns

The heel area had okay lockdown, there wasn't much slipping, only when hitting faster paces and/or sharp turns. 

The Ultraboost DNA is overpriced

The price of this Adidas shoe is a bit unfortunate. This shoe is priced at $180, which in the running shoe world, especially for this type of shoe is a pretty rough price (average price is $125).

Conclusion

Overall, I enjoyed the adidas Pantaloni Corti M20 3 for running. It's a stylish shoe that is super comfortable for casual wear as well as it's a pretty solid runner, it’s the main downside is it is just for a specific group of runs/people, specifically for people doing easy-paced running while enjoying a lower stack.