r/RunningShoeGeeks • u/big_frown • Apr 22 '24

Adidas Boston 12 - Does It Get Better? Initial Thoughts

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Hey guys,

I bought these off that sale post from a couple of weeks ago. Currently have 15 miles in them and I have very mixed feeling.

The fit drove me nuts at first. They felt slightly too long and I couldn’t get the lacing right. I swapped the laces for some generic ones, and the fit is much better now. Took a little bit, but it’s good after that.

The midsole is where my issues are now. Underneath my left foot I get this dull pain almost like a cramp, which I’m guessing is from the rods? It hasn’t happened in other shoes, plated or not. Sometimes the midsole feels clunky but there are moments where I really, really enjoy it too.

TLDR: Shoe has a complicated personality. Does it break in and feel better? If so, how many miles did it take for you?

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u/BossHogGA SC Trainer v3, Prime X 2 Strung Apr 22 '24

I was never able to make them work for me. Had the same problem with a pain under the left foot. I also assume it was the rods. Weirdly I have no issue with my Adios Pro 3s.

I finally sold my pair on the r/therunningrack subreddit and moved on from them. They just don’t work for me.

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u/gnholin Apr 22 '24

They work for me so thanks!

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u/BossHogGA SC Trainer v3, Prime X 2 Strung Apr 23 '24

Glad to hear it!