Adidas Boston 12 vs. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2: Which Should I Choose?

Today David compares the Mizuno Rebellion Flash 2 and the Adidas Boston 12.
Full Boston 12 review: www.doctorsofrunning.com/2023...
Full Wave Rebellion Flash 2 review: www.doctorsofrunning.com/2024...
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[@dkmchui]

B12. It was on sale for 50% off. Unbeatable.

[@LukBarnett-zs6ym]

I tried rebellion flash 2 and pro 1. Energy return of flash 2 is just slightly less than pro 1, but flash 2 gives geeater stability

[@investevic]

Gosh! This video is exactly what I was looking for. I thought the two shoes had nothing to do one with another, but there you were. I’m having a hard time on deciding which one I’m buying. Thanks a lot for the comparison, it helped a lot!

[@i.p2088]

In the Boston 12 and Pro 3 I am a half size down.. With the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro V1 I am a half size up...

[@jimoconnor8597]

Really wanted to try the Mizuno RF 2 out but my size sold out in seconds at RW. Love my Boston 12 (after 20-30 miles of break in miles 😂)

[@guysmith9353]

Does the Rebellion Flash 2 run true to size?

[@bev9708]

Around where I live, it's hard to only stay on the road, and the Boston handles it all like a dream!! Of course I don't take them when I do predominantly trails but they easily handle those wonderful mixed long long runs and exploring new routes, as long as it's not a mudfest obviously!! AGREE that it really speaks highly of the Rebellion Flash 2 to compare so well with the Boston 12!!

[@i.p2088]

I use the Boston 12 for offroad and recovery runs.

[@michaelcaricoo]

Love the Boston and really want to try the Flash 2, just worried about the drop. I do well with 8mm, can get away with 6.5 for long runs and stuff as long as I make sure to focus on recovery afterwards, 5mm I can do for maybe a 5k but I'm sore, but a .5mm feels like my achilles will explode just thinking about it

[@vulinhtran286]

It is listed as 0.5mm drop because it was measured with heel bevel. Its actually feels more like 6-8mm drop.

[@i.p2088]

The energy return in the the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro V1 is amazing. How is the bounce in the Flash?

[@jimoconnor8597]

The Japanese reviewer with Conner from RW states that the Flash 2 feel is the same as the Pro 1.

[@AnonymousBoss1]

He said the bounce is VERY good in the flash! Im going to try it out!

[@ABucc]

No comparison. I have both shoes (IMHO), the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 is way more comfortable and forgiving underfoot, with better energy return. Not that I don't like the Boston 12, but after going for a run in the Rebellion Flash 2, I could see where Adidas needs to improve if you want to compare it with this shoe.

[@r.cordis8251]

Hi, do you think the midfoot and also the forefoot are wider in the Mizuno? I heard people who has wide foot returning the Boston due to the narrow midfoot. Thanks

[@adoitube]

Hi, I'd appreciate it if you could share with us the fit of the Flash 2 compared to the Boston 12. Thank you very much!

[@ABucc]

@@adoitube fit for the Rebellion Flash 2 is true to size. The toe box is slightly narrow if you have a wide foot, but it fits better for me than the Boston 12. The Rebellion Flash 2 is also a lot easier to get on, and the lacing system is much better than the Boston 12.

[@ABucc]

@r.cordis8251 it fits better for me than the Boston 12, and feels more comfortable once you start running.

[@angelmartinrodriguez]

Same to me! I loved the Boston 11 but the 12 is a bad sensation 🥹 Love the Mizuno Flash2 so far!

[@MedicineRunner]

Is the outsole on the flash the same super tacky/grippy one that’s on the rebellion pro? I’ve heard nothing but great things about that outsole since it debut in the Rebellion pro 1.

[@djsalassmc]

This one is a little different. It is more of a traditional rubber. The racing model should still keep that outsole pattern.