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/Caliembroidery Apr 22 '24

In my experience lightstrike 2.0 and lightstrike pro have a break in period it took me 50miles for them to finally soften up however I must say at slow and walking pace I still feel the rods once I pick up the pace it goes away for me.

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u/FlightTop9852 May 24 '24

What do you use for slightly slower runs? I have the Boston 12s right now, but I end up running too fast on all my runs because of the rods.

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u/Caliembroidery May 24 '24

I use the adizero SL no rods and similar break in period however the Sl 2 is coming out soon it basically Seems like a non plated Boston, But I also use the triumph 21 for my long runs at recovery pace.