The Adidas Puremotion Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Adidas Puremotion is a budget running shoe designed for all-day comfort across various activities. With a weight of only 241 grams, this sneaker is particularly suitable for beginners and those seeking lightweight footwear.

Featuring a firm 31.5 HA foam, the shoe offers a stable platform that enhances overall comfort during extended wear. Its design effectively reduces fatigue, making it ideal for casual runners and daily use.


Pros

  • Fits true to size
  • Comfy for leisurewear
  • Modern looking upper
  • Great grip
  • Lots of lacing options
  • Super flexible
  • Good lockdown

Cons

  • Durability issues
  • Midsole is really firm
  • No energy return

Key Features

  • Women's Lightweight Design: Specifically crafted for women's feet with a focus on comfort and support.
  • Flexible Upper: Made from a soft textile upper that is stretchy, allowing for a comfortable fit.
  • Cushioned Midsole: Features a Cloudfoam midsole that provides exceptional cushioning and support.
  • High Traction Outsole: The rubber outsole ensures excellent grip, enhancing stability during movement.
  • Sustainable Materials: Constructed using at least 50% recycled content, addressing environmental concerns and reducing plastic waste.

Specifications

  • Fabric Type: Synthetic and rubber.
  • Origin: Made in the USA or Imported.
  • Sole Material: Rubber.
  • Outer Material: Rubber.

Adidas Puremotion Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Adidas Puremotion Nike P-6000 Nike Initiator Adidas Ozelia
Price $65 $100 $80 $110
Style Sporty Retro Sporty Sporty
Breathability - Breathable Breathable Warm
Weight lab 8.5 oz / 241g 10.3 oz / 292g 11.6 oz / 329g 11.9 oz / 336g
Size True to size True to size True to size Slightly small
Midsole softness - Balanced Firm Balanced
Material Knit Leather Mesh -
Season - Summer Summer Winter
Inspired from Running Running Running Running
Width / fit Narrow Medium Medium Medium
Toebox width - Medium Medium Medium
Leather/suede quality - - Real leather Real suede
Toebox durability - Good Decent Good
Heel padding durability - Decent Bad Good
Outsole durability - Good Decent Good
Heel stack lab 23.7 mm 29.7 mm 33.1 mm 29.9 mm
Stiffness Stiff Flexible Stiff Stiff
Tongue padding Thin Average Average Average
Drop lab 8.5 mm 9.0 mm 12.7 mm 10.5 mm
Forefoot 15.2 mm 20.7 mm 20.4 mm 19.4 mm
Removable insole
Heel tab - None None Extended heel collar
Torsional rigidity - Moderate Moderate Stiff
Heel counter stiffness - Stiff Moderate Flexible
Sustainable
Closure Laces Laces Laces Laces
Top Low top Low top Low top Low top
Ranking Bottom 42% Top 32% Top 22% Top 27%
Popularity Bottom 4% Top 31% Top 50% Bottom 14%