Wore mine this weekend and set a PR for the marathon. Shoes felt fine the entire way.
I was worried a true racing flat would just not be enough shoe, but this was pretty light but had a tad more to it.
Wore mine this weekend and set a PR for the marathon. Shoes felt fine the entire way.
I was worried a true racing flat would just not be enough shoe, but this was pretty light but had a tad more to it.
by the way, I worked the finish line at the NYC marathon today, and you wouldn't beleive how many unsponsored 2:40 and below types ran adios boosts - that shoe is very well loved.
What about the Boston, on the feet of 2h45/3h15 runners ?
I wore the Boston Boost 5 a couple of weeks ago while running a 2:45:29. They were great. No blisters, no chafing,no hot feet, no problems. Just a well fitting comfortable shoe. Finding a half and full flat has been a very long process. I really like the Nike Flyracer ( and most Nike racing flats), but I usually get a some discomfort after about 18km of racing.
The Boost shoes I have tried have been excellent. I am currently using the Energy 2 (with just over 850km) for mid to long distance training, the Response (300km) for shorter runs and in the city streets, and the Boston (50km) will be for halfs ( I only run 1 full a year). I retired the Energy 1 after 700km ( though I should have used them longer). The Boston will be my half and full shoe for as long as Adidas makes them. Absolutely love the boost cushioning. Honestly, it feels like the faster I run, the better the cushion and energy return work together.
I wear my retired Energys as casual shoes on occasion, something I have never done with old running shoes.
But that is off subject. Sorry.
For a fairly short (160cm), kinda light( 53km), old guy (42), running mid 2:40, the Boston Boost 5 is an excellent marathon.
I have a half this week-end and I shall update this post then.
I have no connection to Adidas, except I love their soccer shoes and their new line of running shoes.