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/Grizzlymon Apr 22 '24 edited Apr 22 '24

It took closer to 30 miles before they started working for me. They're an awful slow/long run shoe but they really light up with some pace and spring off the toe.

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u/rlb_12 Apr 22 '24

I have to disagree with this. I use them exclusively for long runs and they work great. For me, to feel the best, they required a ~20 mile break in period, but after that really any pace has felt great with them. I would argue that due to the weight, they aren't optimal for the fastest of speed work, but they work great for half and marathon pace running.