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Adidas Boost Running Shoes Review | reviewwanted — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 23:52:58 +0000

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By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:50:44 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Personally never noticed any issues with this. My feet are pretty high volume so they fill a shoe well and typically I don't have lacing issues.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:01:18 +0000

hi pete–it looks like you left the lacing the way it arrived, with the laces entering the holes from above rather than from below as they usually do. did you find this works better for this shoe?

thanks.

By: Peter H

Peter H — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:17:48 +0000

Hi Peter,

I’m really tempted to try this shoe for a marathon next spring. I’ve been running in inov-8 233 and 155 over the summer and, while they’ve been great for the 10K’s I’ve been racing, I don’t think they are enough shoe for me for the full marathon distance.

I’ve been a big fan of the Kinvara in the past, but I now think they’re too cushy for me, now that I’ve adapted to the firmer ride of the Inov-8s. Looking at your review for the adidas, it seems like it could potentially be the perfect marathon shoe for me: firm in the forefoot, with some cush in the heel for those later miles.

What’s your view on how the fit compares to the Kinvara? I’ve been in UK10.5 for these shoes (and I’ve downsized to 10 for the Inov8s).

Thanks,

Pete

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:10:52 +0000

In reply to hollyoak. Yes, my adios Boost 2 is coming next week (Monday I think). The upper is completely changed, a bit softer and more traditional. I would recommend going a half size up in the Adios Boost 2 from what you have tried in v1. Fit has changed a bit, feels a bit pointier up front.

By: hollyoak

hollyoak — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 16:52:17 +0000

Interesting review, thanks. Was wondering if you’d had a chance to try the Adios Boost v2 and been able to compare them. I’ve been running with the Glide Boost and tried the Adios Boost v1 to have a “faster” shoe but I’m not impressed with the “stiff/plasticky” upper, similar to the GoMeb Speed 2.

I’m a forefoot/midfoot striker and do prefer the ground feel of the Adios Boost v1 compared to the harder GoMeb, a lot “softer”, yet still responsive.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:21:36 +0000

In reply to TheRunningM. Pretty impossible to tell, I'm of the opinion that you need to try a shoe in training before using it in a race. That's the only real safe way to go about it.

By: TheRunningM

TheRunningM — Fri, 16 May 2014 17:44:05 +0000

Hello sir. I still hope that you will read this comment. I just have one simple question. It could be answered by a YES or NO. I’m a runner who has a “normal” foot form and uses Nike Lunar Forever 2 as my running pair. I’m a stability runner. Will the adidas adios boost work out for me during a half marathon run? Thank you so much sir!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:46:08 +0000

In reply to Kieran. Meaning it was not a good match for my running form. Felt kind of like I was fighting the shoe while I was running in them, not comfortable for me.

By: Kieran

Kieran — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:52:00 +0000

I have an interesting thought on what Adidas could do differently in order to establish a thorough cushioned feel in all of their Boost midsole shoes all the way from the heel-forefoot. Note: I’m pointing this out because, as you said, the Boost midsole shoes have too much of a dramatic heel-toe offset so that you only get that great cushioned feel if you’re a heel striker.

I would find it that it’d be much more productive for Adidas to make a shoe that utilizes the Boost midsole but has a lower heel-toe drop (0-4mm offset for example) so that the Boost midsole cushion could be felt not only in the heel but in the midfoot & forefoot as well. This well suit not only heel strikers but will 1. propose better foot strike while utilizing a great cushioning system, and 2. will open up the door to a wider range of runners.

By: Kieran

Kieran — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:46:05 +0000

What did you mean by, “The shoe got in the way of my stride big-time?”

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 21:24:49 +0000

In reply to Ethan. Thanks for the info, they seem to have been in limited supply until recently.