Men's adidas adistar boost

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

I've been racing and training for almost forty years and I've seen the evolution of a lot of shoes during that time. I've been wearing Asics (mostly Kayanos) for the last ten years, but the outstanding reviews on this shoe from both the LA Times, and then from Running Times convinced me to give them a shot.

The Good: Overall, they make my Asics feel like old technology. Apparently some runners don't like the snug fit, but I find the fit to be very comfortable. They fit like a glove and there are no leather reinforcements to chafe one's foot. Additionally, the sole is very soft and springy. You'll feel the difference the moment you try them on.

The Bad: I'm a heal striker. The heal of my Asics lasts about 300 miles before it begins to wear through. For the Adistar however? only 200 miles. I've had to buy a $6 tube of shoe gu to keep these shoes going. Apparently the testers from both the periodicals mentioned above, only wore these shoes for a few miles or so.

Though I am concerned about the grit of these shoes and will keep my eye out for a better alternative, I'm still going to probably purchase another pair. I like the feel of them that much. If you're concerned about durability of a shoe however, you might justifiably go with Asics or another brand.

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

I bought these because of my bad knees and ankles from playing soccer years ago. These shoes are great for holding my heel and ankle tight but leaving room for my toes to move.
I don't need to wear supports with these shoes and I can run 3-4 miles everyday on pavement with little to no knee soreness. However I may step up to a stab+ shoe with even more cushioning. This is the only reason I rated a 4.
These shoes don't breeth that well but I haven't had a blister yet in over 150 miles in these and they show only minor heel wear.

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

I average 40-60 miles per week - had been wearing lighter weight trainers, but wanted something with more cushion especially for longer runs. These shoes are extremely comfortable, mostly due to the great upper, and also the soft cushion/landing. They do fit snug, and the cost was hard to swallow. I wish the tread lasted a little longer, but still got about 500 miles out of them which is more than usual. I would recommend this shoe!

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

I'm a half marathoner training for a full. I had previously had some peroneal tendon issues after running my first half but had been pretty diligent with my ramp-up to avoid again. Well, the same issue popped up again when using these shoes on longer training runs. That said, the Boost material is definitely more springy, and I ran my fastest 5 miler in these... but I think that they are better suited for speed work than distance. That said I know they are much more durable than most shoes and will allow a lot more mileage, so the price may still be worth it. I would simply recommend a shoe that doesn't artificially spring you up as much for your distance work.

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

I wanted to try out the Adidas "Boost" technology, but didn't want to take a chance on the lightweight, neutral Adidas Boost (which I heard might run a bit small and narrow), so I decided to spend too much money and try out the Adistar Boost, to get more stability. So far, I've been pleasantly surprised. In fact, after a year of not being satisfied with several new styles of stability trainers, I liked this one, and the slightly heavier Saucony Hurricane 15. The Adistar Boost has some really nice cushioning, and they're pretty light, and responsive. They feel a tad narrow when I put them on, but I don't notice any narrowness feeling when I'm running. As usual, I'm getting some hot spots on the bottom of my feet after I run about 3 miles, but I still like these shoes, overall. The biggest downside is the price. Come on Adidas, cut that out!

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

most shoes like this could be a little deeper for orthotics AND the bottom lace like most shoes goes down too far so as to restrict the forefoot spreading

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

Needed a good cushioned shoe to help prepare for Basic Training. This shoe fit the bill perfectly. The energy return from the new cushioning technology is nothing short of amazing, and the pronation control worked perfect!

Comments about Mens adidas adistar boost Running Shoe:

I've had both the Adidas Boost and Adistar Boost. The original felt tight and ran small (the Adistar is noticeably larger). The cushioning on the original seemed to get hard and not as shock absorbing. Very little if any support.

I decided to try the Adistar after reading it was meant for support. There is a BIG difference. I am a big guy 6' 3" and 230lbs with old football injuries and more of a midfoot to toe striker. These shoes have a softer feel in the toe while also providing good cushion for the heel. The offset is not too noticeable either but it should not be considered a transition shoe.

Only con is the price!

I had given up on the Boost but the Adistar was worth the extra chance.