The upper of the Hyperboost Edge has an unconventional look that may even remind some of you to the iconic T-Mac basketball shoes launched more than 20 years ago, partly due to the lack of visible ventilation holes in most of the Primeweave mesh. This is not a well-ventilated shoe with the exception of the tongue, so it’s better suited for cold or mild climates.
On very hot days, sock selection becomes crucial, and even then, overheating may still occur. We rated it 2/5 on our five-point scale, which is uncommon for a road running shoe.
After checking the upper under our digital microscope, the dense mesh looked closer to a Gore-Tex style build than to a highly ventilated performance trainer.
In our view, this is arguably the most controversial design decision in the shoe.
The material quality is undeniably premium and the heel padding feels amazing, but improved airflow would have significantly enhanced the overall package.
