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    • mclaincauseyM
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      I think the reason boots are more comfortable is that the heels pitch your weight forward towards your toes. A folk remedy for plantar fasciitis in the South is "prescribing" cowboy boots for this very reason. Sometimes a boot can feel harsh, particularly on the heel, at first, but I find that well-made boots ultimately win when it comes to comfort over extended periods of time, even if the footbed is hard, so long as it is flexible.

      As for sneakers, while I love my Pureboost Go Adidas, sometimes I find excessively cushioned sneakers to be comfortable at first, but in the end more taxing than simple vulcanized sneakers or boots. Kind of like how thick carpets at trade shows when you're on your feet all day sound good in theory, but actually require more effort and tire your feet and legs out more. I think the boost technology somehow hits the right balance of cushioning and comfort.

      Think it, be it.

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      • spitfiredealerS
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        I am wearing boost today. After being on my feet all day in steel toe caps I find these to be like a cuddle for my feet!!

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        • Jordonf9J
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          @neph93 I do love my boots when needed. I can't see them as comfy as my sneakers ever. Heavier, not as breathable, thicker soles and uppers. I love my boots, but slipping these on is pile wearing slippers with stability and support.

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          • Jordonf9J
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            I swapped out the laces for something better

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            • neph93N
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              New laces look sweet @Jordonf9

              After wearing sneakers (first Adidas, then assorted skater brands like Etnies, and then Adidas again) since my twenties, if you’d told me I’d consider boots more comfortable now I wouldn’t have believed you. The high street label boots I had for winter after moving to Norway (Ecco, Dr. Martens etc) are don’t count.

              But after my first pair of high end bench made boots that I picked up here on the marketplace (the IHxViberg Smokejumpers) I had a revelation. As @mclaincausey  states, the support both under the foot and at the ankle, the raised heels, the solidity of the leather around the foot and the comfort in terms of temperature are unbeatable. The Wesco Engineers I now favour are the same and in many ways better.

              Bare in mind I’m only talking about Adidas Originals of the old school, not Boost etc which I guess is built for maximum comfort.

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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              • spitfiredealerS
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                I think if I lived somewhere like you do I would be a boots only guy too. Don’t reckon boost’s would be a lot of good in the artic!!

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                • neph93N
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                  @spitfiredealer:

                  I think if I lived somewhere like you do I would be a boots only guy too. Don’t reckon boost’s would be a lot of good in the arctic

                  You’re absolutely correct there. Doesn’t stop every other 16 old wearing them or Chucks to school in lethal ice, snow, slush or flash flooding. Morons.

                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                  • Paul9221P
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                    Sounds like an old man rant, right there 😉

                    Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                    • neph93N
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                      @Paul9221:

                      Sounds like an old man rant, right there 😉

                      For sure [emoji23]

                      I do enjoy working with teenagers but they can be proper daft sometimes.

                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                      • DionD
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                        After hearing and reading only the best things about the Ultra Boost I decided to give them a try as I'm always intrigued by comfortable footwear and my most comfy shoes must be my Nike Free that I've been wearing in numerous generations for years. I picked my usual running shoes size but unfortunately the Adidas UB in the very same size didn't fit. Lengthwise they would be manageable but they were too loose overall. I am afraid sizing down will make the toes rub (even more) against the mesh upper and cause premature tears in the material. It's a shame as they do look nice and seem to be tremendously comfortable. I will definitely keep an eye on them and once I've figured out their sizing I will give them another try in the future.

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                        • DionD
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                          At 50% off of their MSRP I gave the Ultra Boost another chance and now I nailed the fit. Usually I wear a US 12 in running shoes (e.g. asics, Nike, Puma, New Balance and even older adidas) but the UB were way too large so I went for my regular shoes size this time which is US 10,5D / US 10E and they fit pretty nicely (I've chosen adidas 44 2/3 that equates to a US 10,5). They're snug but comfortable to walk in as they fit like a sock and will stretch over time as well. I am a tiny bit worried that my big toes might cause tears in the front in the long run but let's see how the mesh holds up over time. Not planning to run in them so this might help preventing any damage. Their design did grow on me and by now I think they're a really great looking pair of sneakers. The comfort is amazing as expected and besides my beloved Nike Free (currently Nike Free RN Flyknit 3.0) they're definitely my most comfy shoes right now that I can easily wear the whole day. Once the sizing has been worked out the Ultra Boost are highly recommendable!
                          P.S.: I am not digging the current colourways of the latest Ultra Boost 19 and glad I snagged these 4.0 in a classy (some might even say boring) black.

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                          • DionD
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                            Ultra Boostin' today… in grey.

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                            • jerkulesJ
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                              Finding it difficult to chose between these Munchen and Spezial’s. Never owned a pair of adidas before, anyone in the know care to say which is comfier, harder-wearing etc? They look super similar to me, other than the colour.
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                              • goosehdG
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                                paging @neph93

                                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                • neph93N
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                                  @jerkules depends where they are made and to which specs. They’re both classics with the München being a variation on the Spezial.

                                  From the look of these variations the München is likely the poorer quality product, but its purple af so gets my vote. Truth is that only a few issues a year are top quality, but on the other hand, they’re sneakers… I’ve had poorer quality keds last years while OG quality material shoes have died after one summer. Go with the colour you like best.

                                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                  • jerkulesJ
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                                    @neph93 appreciate the wisdom mate. I’ve also just seen some cordura/suede versions of the handball spezials that look pretty nice. Thing I like about these lines are the amount of colours to choose from, but I’m getting overwhelmed by choice 😂

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      Cordura/suede versions will likely be robust. I suspect the choice and variety is deliberate to encourage over-consumption. Some folks end up with 50 pairs. Me. I’m some folks 🤓

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • DmartD
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                                        Sizing can be a bit tricky with Adidas, they tend to be slim and long, although I am not familiar with these exact models, but have two pairs of running shoes.

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          @Dmart true story. Although the OG casual models tend to stretch nicely. I take half a size (if leather or suede) or a whole size (if synthetic) up from Nike for example.

                                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                          • jerkulesJ
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                                            This is all very useful info, thanks gentlemen

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