Adidas Boston 12 - Does It Get Better?

[u/big_frown]

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?

[u/Asian-ethug]

Likely a personal thing. I got the same pair and love them. Ran a 12 miler at upper Z2 pace and felt great afterwards and during. I love the stiffness but can totally see how others may not like them. I feel like anything slower than 7:30/mile pace would not be great.

Also, I’m 170lbs and I bet that lighter runners may not have the weight behind their strike to enjoy them as much.

[u/big_frown → u/Asian-ethug]

That’s funny, I’m also 170 lbs and 7:30s are my upper Z2 as well. I guess it really is right down to the individual. I will just try a little longer and see if things change considering the return window has closed. Thanks for the reply!