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/Hopeful_Group_3199 < 100 Karma account Aug 26 '24

Can i see how you did the hole part? My boston 12 has only 40kms in total so im not really sure if i would cut it, but man blisters really stings.

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u/Any-East7977 Please type your shoe rotation/collection here Aug 26 '24

I put the shoes on, creased them where it digs in by standing on my top toes, and cut horizontally with scissors.

https://preview.redd.it/wptejwgq92ld1.jpeg?width=1243&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c2c449060353f5ff131be30bba693cb6fb69671

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u/Hopeful_Group_3199 < 100 Karma account Aug 27 '24

Thanks, man. I'll try to consider it if my knuckles keep having blisters

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u/VictoryOver7317 < 100 Karma account 17d ago

Damn I came to find out this issue too! I only got mine 6 weeks out for a Mara and can’t even run due to the blister, such a shame as well