The lacing pattern is made to lock down the foot, making sure laces stay tight throughout a run. I mostly ran 3K to 6K on cement mixed in with some trail and track sprints. The rubber outsole has a lattice-like pattern called Stretchwebb, which is flexible and adapts to every stride while gripping to different terrain. The Boost midsole makes for a responsive and bouncy run, and cushioning is moderate - decent on cement but best on a track.ĭespite the closed mesh fabric of the shoe, there are ventilation points along the sneaker that help negate foot sweat and increase breathability. Boost is made of expanded polyurethane foam, which in short, is an energy-returning midsole that is both comfortable and shock absorbing. The stability of the shoe is in the full Boost midsole, Adidas' signature running technology. Overall? The sneaker feels a little like you're wearing compression socks attached to clouds. The design may look unstable, but the arch hugs the foot like a tensor bandage with Adidas' signature three stripes. According to Adidas, this allows the shoe to adapt to a variety of foot shapes and the range of expansion in female runners' feet. The entire arch of the shoe is unattached to the mid-foot, the upper portion is only connected to the Boost midsole at the heel and in the forefoot. The upper portion of the shoe is sock-like (a trend in both performance and casual footwear) along with a smaller heel that makes for a snug fit. My friends at Finish Line sent over a pair for me to try out to see if these sneakers could solve my arch problems. The PureBoost X is the only running shoe on the market with a "floating" arch specifically engineered to contour the female foot. But good shoes can make all the difference.Įnter the Adidas PureBoost X - finally not a "shrink it and pink it" performance shoe. It's partially why in the past I've stuck to sprinting - longer distances can be painful for my feet and knees. I have high arches and small feet so insoles are a necessity for me. One of the challenges I've had with running is finding the right shoes. However, as running clubs are becoming the new brunch, I decided it was time to get over my teenage insecurities and start training for a 5K. Have a product you want her to test before you buy? Let us know at and running and I have a complicated relationship that dates back to my junior high track team. "We Tried It" is a column where stylist and novice runner Megan Ann Wilson tries new, innovative or weird fitness products. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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