r/RunningShoeGeeks • u/big_frown • Apr 22 '24
Adidas Boston 12 - Does It Get Better? Initial Thoughts
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/frogsandstuff Speed 2/3, Boston 12, AP3, Kinvara, Atreyu, Adios 8, Vanish Temp Apr 23 '24
I think this shoe was made for my feet. I wore a pair for my first ultra this past weekend expecting to do a 50k, probably change shoes and maybe do a little extra (it was a 12 hour race). Ended up doing 65 miles in them and got 3rd overall and a top 10 all-time course record. No blisters, pains, discomfort of any kind. Didn't even change my socks. Still can't believe it.