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Stable, firm tempo shoe with secure lockdown; some find it stiff, and the toe box is tapered.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 7, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA 195 lb marathoner finds the Boston 13's upper far better than the Boston 12's, with a more padded heel collar and good lockdown, though there was a little heel slip and the laces are poor.
Runners mostly like the Boston 13 as a stable, firm tempo and everyday shoe with a better upper than the 12 and secure lockdown. Firmness is the most common caveat, and some find it stiff or jarring at first. A tapered, narrow toe box bothers a fair number of runners, and the laces are often called short.
Of the 59 reviews with a clear verdict, 61% are positive, 24% mixed and 15% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (6 reviews), heel slip (2 reviews) and blisters (1 review). For example: After 98 km they can't recommend the Boston 13 because the upper squeezes the forefoot, which you only discover after break-in when you can't return it. Anyone with a wide or normal forefoot should avoid it.
We collected and summarized 59 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.
