What We Don’t Like About the Adidas Boston 13
THOMAS: I was hoping the additional 14% of Lightstrike Pro would give the forefoot a little more bounce, but the Boston 13 actually feels, if anything, a shade firmer than the 12. The blend of dual foams — stable in the heel, cushioned up front — is a smart design in theory. I just wish Adidas had pushed that feeling further.
Adidas lacing systems always look straightforward, yet somehow, like assembling Ikea furniture, they never seem easy to dial in perfectly. Getting a solid lockdown takes trial and error. I noticed some heel lift in the 13, so I turned to the runner’s loop for a better fit — only to find the laces too short. Would including an extra pair of longer laces solve the problem or just create more waste? I’ll leave that question to the shoe philosophers.
MEAGHAN: Like Thomas, I was hoping the added Lightstrike Pro would translate to a softer, more cushioned ride, but that wasn’t quite the case. As someone who typically gravitates toward softer, bouncier shoes, it’s hard not to reach for the Evo SL over the Boston 13. I guess this isn’t so much a knock on the shoe, but more of a personal preference.
