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R.A.D UFO vs adidas Hyperboost Edge

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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R.A.D UFO
adidas Hyperboost Edge

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Apr 30, 2026 06:18 PM

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R.A.D UFO Picture

Track

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Track

Weight
247.4 g (8.73 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
245.5 g (8.66 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

R.A.D UFO

adidas Hyperboost Edge

The adidas Hyperboost Edge and R.A.D UFO share a lot of similarities, with futuristic designs, comparable geometry, bouncy foams, and similar weight. The Hyperboost Edge leans more into cushioning, delivering a softer, more cushioned ride, but that comes at the expense of stability. The R.A.D feels more planted thanks to its wider platform, and its midsole returns a bit more energy, giving it a slightly bouncier but stable feel underfoot.

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  • UFO (Highlighter Pink - (Men - US 9))
  • UFO (Racing Blue - (Women - US 7))
  • Hyperboost Edge (Cloud White/Pure Ruby/Zero Metalic - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperboost Edge (Cloud White/Pure Ruby/Zero Metalic - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.7
7.6
No major differences between these running shoes for marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.5
6.6

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

247.4 g (8.73 oz)
245.5 g (8.66 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

43.4 mm
43.3 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.3 mm
35.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.1 mm
7.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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R.A.D UFO 3D Model Full Shoe
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adidas Hyperboost Edge 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

100 mm (3.9")
93 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

81 mm (3.2")
75 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

119 mm (4.7")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.30
2.15

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.37
3.27

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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R.A.D UFO 3D Model Internal
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adidas Hyperboost Edge 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

279 mm (11.0")
280 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
98 mm (3.9")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

8.6
8.4

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.1 mm (0.004")
5.5 mm (0.218")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-5.3 mm (-0.209")
4.0 mm (0.157")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

2.7
5.9

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-8.5 mm (-0.335")
-4.9 mm (-0.191")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.8
7.9

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

2.5 mm (0.098")
-3.4 mm (-0.134")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.2

Heel Rocker Photo  

R.A.D UFO Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

27 mm (1.1")

Heel Apex Position 
 

34.7%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

14.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.3

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

R.A.D UFO Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

50 mm (2.0")

Toe Apex Position 
 

56.2%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

21.0°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.1
8.0

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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R.A.D UFO Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

81.4%
80.8%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
8.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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R.A.D UFO Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.1%
81.8%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.6
9.0

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.19 J
3.80 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.28 J
11.81 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.45 J
21.06 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.5
9.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.53 J
6.23 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.27 J
11.66 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.32 J
17.70 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
3.8

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

47.8 N/mm
42.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

106.0 N/mm
84.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

221.1 N/mm
176.0 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.8
5.6

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

95.9 N/mm
67.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

199.4 N/mm
129.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

410.2 N/mm
278.0 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.2
9.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.97 J
10.96 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.84 J
10.66 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.75 J
10.46 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.69 J
10.31 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.9

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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R.A.D UFO Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

58 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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R.A.D UFO Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

72.3%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

5.8

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

R.A.D UFO Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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R.A.D UFO Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.1 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

221 N

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