Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 9, 2024 · summarized
MixedUses the Boston 12 for picking up speed; it takes about 1.5 miles to re-acclimate and is not very comfortable at slow paces.
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Firm, very durable and grippy for tempo days; the main complaint is heel slip and poor lockdown.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 9, 2024 · summarized
MixedUses the Boston 12 for picking up speed; it takes about 1.5 miles to re-acclimate and is not very comfortable at slow paces.
Most runners find the Boston 12 firm and very durable, with a grippy outsole that lasts many hundreds of kilometres. It suits tempo and faster running better than easy days, and many need a break-in period. The main complaint is heel slip and poor lockdown from the upper and laces.
Of the 172 reviews with a clear verdict, 64% are positive, 14% mixed and 22% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is heel slip.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heel slip (5 reviews), narrow fit (3 reviews) and blisters (2 reviews). For example: A 190 lb runner no longer likes the Boston 12: poor lockdown, firm deadness, and a calf strain in them.
We collected and summarized 172 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
Light, bouncy shoes for workouts and uptempo runs, ranked by real runners.