Are Adidas Yeezys Good for Running & Working Out?

The Adidas Yeezy lineup is an incredibly unique shoe designed to turn heads. With modern styling and eye-catching architecture, is it a good running shoe?

That depends on the style of Yeezy you select. While some designs are built more for basketball, other designs in the Yeezy lineup perform pretty well for speed and distance. 

If you want to rock killer style at the gym, track, or basketball court, you must select the perfect version of the Yeezy that meets your needs. 

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2

The Boost 350 v2 series hosts some of Adidas’ very best cushioning and materials, but it’s not exactly designed for intense workout sessions.

It is built with Adidas’ Boost midsole material that incorporates TPU into the foam for an incredibly responsive ride. The upper is also composed of a stretchy Prime Knit upper that really contours to the shape of your foot. 

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For running, these shoes are better suited for casual runners that like to go on easy runs around the neighborhood. They don’t offer much in terms of stability, and the sock-like upper fits a little too loosely for some. 

Overall, the Boost 350 v2 is great for neutral runners that like to keep their runs nice and easy. It’s a fine running shoe, but even better for walking. 

Adidas Yeezy 700

While the silhouette of the 700 gives me some serious ‘dad sneaker’ vibes, it’s designed to be a serious running shoe. If you want the style of a Yeezy sneaker with the performance of a good running shoe, the 700 is one of your very best options. 

The midsole is composed of Adidas’ Boost midsole material (just like the Boost 350 v2) with added stability in the upper in the form of stylish synthetic overlays. Overall, this shoe is incredibly responsive when picking up the pace or running long distances. 

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The midsole of this design is incredibly flexible and responsive, and the heel counter offers a good deal of support as well. With a comfortable padded tongue and heel collar, this shoe offers a very comfortable ride. 

It’s not quite as durable as other running shoes out there on the market, so it’s best to keep your daily runs under around 3 miles. 

What about the Yeezy Foam Runner?

Despite having the word ‘running’ right in the name, these shoes don’t make for a very good running shoe. They’re excellent for casual walking shoes and are composed of simple foam that squishes with every step.

Think of these shoes like a high-end Croc! You would never go running in a pair of Crocs (I hope!), and the same can be said for the foam runner. 

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With the Foam Runner, I suggest wearing them as a recovery shoe. The wide and breathable frame keeps your feet nice and cool and allows your feet to spread out.

It’s composed of flexible foam from top to bottom that feels great underfoot. Plus, you can’t beat that impressive cutting-edge styling!

It’s an eye-catching casual shoe, but the limited features are certainly not good for running!

Are Yeezys Comfortable? 

The Yeezy series earns an A+ in comfort when worn as a casual sneaker. Many users found that the Boost 350 v2 and the 700 are the most comfortable shoes that they have ever worn.

These shoes fit your feet like a glove with responsive Boost cushioning and stretchy padded uppers. If you wear them as casual shoes or for walking, these shoes live up to the hype. 

If you plan on running anything over a 5k, the comfort level starts to fade as you move through your workout.

While they provide runners with Boost midsole cushioning, they don’t offer serious runners with the same level of responsiveness and cushioning as styles such as the Adidas SolarGlide. 

Do Yeezys Run True To Size?

Yeezy sneakers may look big and clunky, but they run slightly small. The toe box is a tad short in most designs, and the midfoot also runs a little narrow. If you have a slim to standard foot, your average size will work just fine, but be aware that it may feel a little too tight. 

For runners with wide feet or those that just need a little extra breathing room, it will be in your best interest to opt for a high size larger than you would typically wear.

Styles such as the Boost 350 v2 tend to stretch out a little over time, so be sure to keep that in mind when taking them for a test spin!

Verdict

For serious runners that want to push themselves to their limits, the Yeezy lineup may not be your best option. While these trainers host Adidas hallmarks such as Boost midsoles and Primeknit uppers, they tend to fall a little flat.

For neutral runners that want something eye-catching for meditative runs around the neighborhood (generally under 3 miles), they hold up quite well.

For anything over 3 miles, you may want to reach for something a little more resilient such as the Adidas Boston series or the SolarGlide.