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ASICS
SUPERBLAST 2
71% positive of 805 users
Marathon workhorse, but loud and clunky at slow paces.
Adizero Boston 8
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Sentiment score50% positive
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Last updated: Jul 2, 2026
Reddit Reviews
57 of 57 reviews
Gold_Dog_506Boston 8, 9 (with Boost) - phenomenal shoes (still). ;)
AccomplishedChair436I did my first run in them today, 2 miles 10k pace 2 miles half pace and 2 zone 2/cool down. It handled all the paces swimmingly. I’m also a Clydesdale runner at 210 and stability was solid. Sits right between Boston and Pro 4.
AccurateRumourI love my Bostons. Id recommend them to anyone but particular anyone whos heavier or needing a little more support than Evos. They're also at a pice point currently thats pretty unbeatable.
Ambitious_Donkey4408I gave Nike way too many chances, but they are not for me. I found the Pegasus uncomfortable. I prefer Adidas, give me a Boston and I’m happy
bhoch50Yeah I love my Bostons for half’s but I don’t think I’d take em for a full
big_daddy68ASICS movables and Adidas Boston have held up pretty good for me
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