Neither Adidas UltraBoost nor Asics Gel Venture 5 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 94 Running Shoes expert endorsements , however neither Adidas UltraBoost nor Asics Gel Venture 5 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Running Shoes received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Brooks Ghost 13 or other critically acclaimed Men's Running Shoes of this month.
For reference, Brooks Ghost 13 received 3 endorsements this month, from Healthline (28 Feb 2023), Popular Science (18 Jul 2023) and Best Products (14 May 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Healthline  | Verywell Fit  | Forbes  | Popular Science  | Tom's Guide  | Best Products  | Runner's World  | Fit and Well  | Men'sHealth  | CNET 
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | $104 |  Brooks Ghost 13 The Brooks Ghost 13 is a versatile and durable running shoe that provides a comfortable and stable ride for both beginners and seasoned runners. | 3 | - | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $140 |  Adidas UltraBoost The Adidas UltraBoost Running Shoes are a comfortable and supportive option for long-distance runners, featuring Boost sole technology, Torsion System, and LEP system for stability and a breathable knit upper for ventilation. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $50 |  Asics Gel Venture 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Adidas UltraBoost 
Asics Gel Venture 5 Customers like Asics Gel Venture 5 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Asics Gel Venture 5
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Asics Gel Venture 5, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Adidas UltraBoost.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling running shoes receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Asics Gel Venture 5 ranks higher than that and Adidas UltraBoost ranks lower than that.
| Adidas UltraBoost |
In comparison:
8.0 Great
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| Asics Gel Venture 5 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Running Shoes |
In comparison:
ON Running Cloudstratus ranks #36 out of 71. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.0 Great
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Asics Gel Venture 5 is more popular than Adidas UltraBoost
It's fairly safe to say that Asics Gel Venture 5 are more popular running shoes than Adidas UltraBoost, based on their 20,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Adidas UltraBoost and Asics Gel Venture 5 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Asics Gel-Venture 6 | $50 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Asics Gel-Kahana 8 | $50 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Hoka One Bondi 7 | $140 |
In comparison:
8.5 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | New Balance MX623v3 | $45 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Healthline | Verywell Fit | Forbes | Popular Science | Tom's Guide | Best Products | Runner's World | Fit and Well | Men'sHealth | CNET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | $104 | Brooks Ghost 13 The Brooks Ghost 13 is a versatile and durable running shoe that provides a comfortable and stable ride for both beginners and seasoned runners. | 3 | - | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | - |
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| 2 | +2 | Check price |  Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 is a versatile and comfortable running shoe that offers responsive cushioning, support, durability, and style for runners of all levels. | - | 14 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | +2 | $131 |  Brooks Glycerin 20 The Brooks Glycerin 20 is a highly cushioned and comfortable running shoe suitable for long-distance running, with a breathable air-mesh upper, redesigned outsole, and GuideRails technology for increased stability. | - | 13 | - | - | 6 | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| 4 | +2 | $140 |  Hoka One Bondi 7 The Hoka One Bondi 7 is a highly cushioned and supportive running shoe that is ideal for long distance running, recovery days, and for runners who need extra cushioning to absorb shock and reduce impact on their joints. | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [19]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by OutdoorGearLab | 90 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by livescience.com | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Style#: F35233
- Four-way stretch heel and external butterfly heel counter work together to wrap the Achilles, lightly holding your foot in place over the footbed without restricting your natural movement.
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- I.G.S (Impact Guidance System) Technology: ASICS design philosophy that employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off.
- ComforDry Sockliner: Removable sockliner that provides cushioning performance and moisture wicking for a cooler, dryer, healthier environment.
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Adidas UltraBoost are a popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling running shoes and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Hoka One Bondi 7 or Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 .
Adidas UltraBoost are $47.90 more expensive than the average running shoes ($92).
Asics Gel Venture 5 are a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling running shoes and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Asics Gel-Nimbus 19 or Asics Gel-Venture 6 .
Asics Gel Venture 5 are $42.05 cheaper than the average running shoes ($92).
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