Adidas Boston 12 will change your running

[@drdesign4890]

Bought the Boston 12 a month ago and boy have I been missing out. I’m an avid new balance fan but these shoes are on a different level. Absolutely love them and they’re very quick. Bought these on a whim after seeing numerous positive reviews.

[@timverkoyen8742]

I am LOVING this shoe tremendously. Did a tempo session in them today. Despite the Rain it performed so well. Enjoying every run in them a whole lot!

[@FreemasonV8]

Just got this shoe and took it for a spin yesterday with 20x 300m intervals + 100m recovery in between. Wow, what a shoe! It's great

[@Gary2329]

I fully agree with your review. I replaced my Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 with the Boston 12 after the Speeds were exhausted. I nearly bought another pair of the Saucony but thought a change would be nice! And it was. The Boston 12 is for me a better feel than the Speed 3, slightly firmer and comfortably responsive.

[@i.p2088]

I find the Speed 3 becomes mushy after an hour or so..

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks for sharing!

[@grey_fox7]

Which is more suited to slower easy/long runs?

[@i.p2088]

@@grey_fox7 Non of them.. Speed 3 unstable at slow pace and Boston 12 wakes up at a moderate pace.. For a long slow runs I use the Superblast (Asics) or Triumph 20 from Saucony.

[@suranperera4620]

Interesting, got 800km on my Endorphin Speed 2s. Was just going to get some 3s. Not had any Bostons since the 9, they were a fun shoe.

[@Npgilly1976]

This is the shoe of the year mate 100% totally agree with your review chris, right from the start we was wishing &hoping for a real decent Boston after the past 2 disappointing versions and boy has it delivered and more ,it just seems to improve each run and yesterday I switched off a bit whilst doing a tempo workout and for a second I thought I was running in the adios pro 3, they are the perfect training partner for the pro 3💯

[@mikeommanney]

I absolutely love the Boston 12. Use mine for almost everything, marathon training to Parkrun. A bit tight at first but they do loosen up. I might even use them for a race since they just work for me. Apart from my left big toe rubs & has worn the material a bit & put a whole in my sock.

[@BillyRRFC567]

Picked them up after you’re first review and honest what a shoe! Good to hear they can go a distance now too! 🏃🏻‍♂️👏🏻🤝🏃🏻‍♂️

[@Bodhished]

100% agree fordy. I have run a few times now in the Boston 12 and it's got to be my top pick for daily trainer. Only slight knock is its a bit fidgety getting them on than it should be.

[@FordyRuns]

Agree re getting them on

[@GeneralStealth]

Replacing the laces is a must straight off the bat with these!

[@ajr8288]

I just bought the Boston 12 and was absolutely delighted- blown away with their all-around performance and capabilities. If I stuck with one shoe for everything, it would be the Boston. I agree with the lacing system; I need to be careful with it, but that's normal for Adidas shoes and me. Highly recommended.

[@Haroosh20]

I'm using the 12's as my daily trainer and wheel out the Pro 3's if I want to go a bit quicker 🙂

[@FordyRuns]

It’s so good

[@cpandsooz]

Bought some AP3s and they were unreal, PB in my next 10k race. Then saw your thoughts on these….now have 2 pairs and find myself looking for other colour ways. They are unreal. Adidas Boston 12 possibly the greatest all round trainer and value I’ve ever seen. I’m back in some 3 stripes!

[@ADyess086]

I bought these as well. I’ve used these for all workouts long to tempo. Add them to my rotation with the sen 9, adios pro 3, and the prime X strung.

[@jonathantan5186]

Ohh shoot! Got the same rotation.. Was thinking of the boston12 or saucony triumph 20/21 for an alternative to the pxs as I use the pxs for slow to easy long runs .. How would u advice or how r u using ur pxs now?

[@ADyess086]

@@jonathantan5186 my PXS is definitely my easy day long run go to now! It’s just a fun shoe to me. I’ve personally never had instability issues like some people claim. The Boston 12 is just my “mule” of the bunch. It does whatever I ask it, but if there’s a day I need a little more give and cushion, PXS.

[@andrewstearns9276]

I want to try the Sen 9 but there is nowhere I can find to try it on and I really don’t want to order without trying first

[@ADyess086]

@@andrewstearns9276 I best description would be very parallel to the adios pro 3. Lower stack. A little quick. Less cushion. Very fast

[@kelvinmoncrieff2332]

Best show I’ve ever run in, from short to long runs to speed it’s so good 🏃‍♂️👍👍

[@FordyRuns]

So good!

[@Prinniev]

Thanks for the review! Given how well it is being received and the generosity of adidas when it comes to sale, this is definitely a banger at 40-50% off.

[@davidyangonzalez7494]

A shoe I confess that I initially did NOT want to buy (or even try!), but after a run advisor at Fleet Feet listened to me and saw my running, ended up convincing me to pay for a (discounted) pair of Boston12´s. My first 5K turned into a 8K, just to realize I improved my 1M, 5K by a considerable margin, and best of aww: without 2 usually annoying distractions on the plant of my right foot and left calf (I have a hip misalignment problem). They do not work well at slower paces, but as soon as you pick up speed they just make (and help) you go faster with less effort for me. Quickly became my favorite trainers, will test them this weekend at Monterey for their first "unofficial" 20K. They are light, grip is awesome, and they DO offer a softer run but far from mushy. And yes, the 3 propulsive ribs DO work exceptionally well for me. My first and only pair of Adidas on my shoe lineup.

[@stevecolders]

So then Fordy, stating a marathon block and also have London in the new year. The question is Boston 12 or the Superblast? I’m edging towards the latter as I’ve always struggled with the lacing in adidas shoes.

[@i.p2088]

It has extreme hight imbalance between the two sides of the heel making it so protective and stable more and more the more tired you get.. This with propulsive forward rods and Pro foam make it great. It's also amazing on gravel. I love the lock down. It's a cage holding the midfoot.

[@FordyRuns]

it really is a great shoe

[@budikuesal7722]

​@@FordyRunsyes it has very imbalance heel between the medial and the lateral side, and the lateral being not touching the ground.. is it safe for someone like me who heel strike? And I noticed on all my running shoes, I had significant wear on the lateral side of the heel.. Thanks before

[@johnshandle777]

Think I'll pick these up in about 6 months' time to replace my glideride 3s or earlier if I find them on sale.

[@akwk2712]

Thanks for the review Fordy, used your discount code, took them out for a first spin tonight, love them👍

[@keithisaacs6092]

Hi Fordy ive never liked the uppers on Adidas and the narrow fit are these any different. They are really competitively priced compared to say the NB fuelcell sc Elite V2 a comparison would be very interesting. Thanks Fordy I value your opinions more than most on here.

[@chaz4510]

I find I have to runners knot lace them down uncomfortably tightly to make them feel right. The laces and upper really lets it down. I prefer the Saucony Endorphon Speed 3 in almost every way. Boston is a bit better at out and out speed, I think thats prob becuase its stiffer and has lightstrike pro in the forefoot.

[@manuel_877]

Good morning from 🇪🇸. Thanks for this information about the Boston 12. Like to Fordy. A nice day for everyone. 🌞🏃🌞

[@FordyRuns]

Have a nice day

[@andrewstearns9276]

I’m excited to try these! Seems like a great companion to the Adios Pro

[@samuelluxa6897]

Fordy lad. Loving the content as always. Looking for an out an out long run shoe that can handle goal/tempo paces. For reference I’m currently using the Endorphin Speed 2, love it but it’s on its way out. What you thinking?

[@FordyRuns]

these

[@samuelluxa6897]

@@FordyRuns over the Speed 3??

[@georgegrier3153]

Good review, @fordy.. Recently, I got the 12's. 30k done so far, starting to like them alot... slightly firmer but does everything really well and easily cleaned lol, but I thought the speeds were too soft after awhile.. was a big fan saucony speed 2, 3's are fine also, a little more room in the toe box than the 2 and a larger platform/base.

[@samwis41979]

would love to know what people choose to switch from this to a race day shoe? Is there an adidas equivalent? My current is the Hoka Carbon 2

[@muscfiorentina]

I ran in the Boston 10 didn’t like them at all. But after your may give them a try..

[@normanrexopena5080]

Fordy! Is it narrow in the midfoot area? No slight irritation on the arch? Would you recommend it for the WIDE FOOTED Joe's 😅

[@joannachittock8606]

I need to take a break from watching your reviews. This year have spent out on rocket x2 (speed sessions), nimbus 25 (easy long runs) and now Boston 12, love them all, finding the 12 quite firm underfoot but like the x2 seems to wake up when you push it. Great Review again Fordy

[@FordyRuns]

I’m sorry 🤣

[@skapade2]

Is this good for race day?? I am usually a Nike, Saucony, and Asics user never tried Adidas

[@patriciomartinez6215]

How is this shoe compared with Clifton 9? In terms of sole and softness when you take a step

[@TheHutchRuns]

Cracking review as ever Fordy, I nearly bought it but ended up getting a pair of heavily discounted Prime X Strung instead, not the same shoe, obviously but they were shiny!!

[@FordyRuns]

seen x2? tempted?

[@TheHutchRuns]

@@FordyRuns I’ll have to see how v.1 suits me Chris, if they work then they are my marathon show for October 🤞

[@jonathansale7138]

I’m tempted by the prime x strung 1 the price is now so good

[@TheHutchRuns]

@@jonathansale7138 good shoe!

[@mattmeade3370]

These better than recent pegasus ? That's what I'm in at the moment training for marathon

[@moorenarcisojr.2544]

Is it good for runners with wide feet? Do I need to go one size up or half size up? Im size 12 btw

[@karls8989]

Agree love this shoe. Longest i have taken it is 10 miles on a hot and humid day and it felt great. Replacing my speed 3 and deviate nitro 2 as my best shoe.

[@FordyRuns]

its just so versatile

[@grey_fox7]

Between the Speed, Deviate and Boston ... which was a more comfortable shoe for slower easy and long runs?

[@karls8989]

@@grey_fox7 the deviate nitro 2 by far is more comfortable at slower paces i think because its more built as a traditional daily trainer with the padding the upper, etc. Also the nitro elite foam it is only a sliver compared to the more elite foams in the boston 12 and speed 3. Oddly enough though that Deviate is not the best at long runs with all that.

[@laurengranger8827]

I’ve done 11 miles on an 80 degree, 90+ % humidity and my feet and legs at up the miles…the rest of me felt pretty lousy. Speed 1 is still all time favorite but these are better than the 3 for me. These are like the Boston 8/9, you can use them for everything. They might not be as magical as some of the shoes out there but these are the ones that just work for me

[@launiz]

I love your channel, mate! Going for 1:35 on the Cph Half. Could you do a comparison between this shoe and the NB SC Trainer2?

[@FordyRuns]

Speed 3

[@pbnotj1]

Very good shoe ! Thanks for recommendation.

[@edwinpepito1498]

Boston 12 or 1080v13 ? So hard to choose. Thanks

[@runwithlong]

I currently run in Novablast 3 which is my first proper running shoe. Used it for LLHM. Would the Boston 12 be a good step up as I look to take my running/training further?

[@FordyRuns]

yep

[@runwithlong]

@@FordyRuns looks like I have my next shoes in sight then, thanks 👍🏻

[@winstonsanjaya1124]

@@runwithlong so have you bought the B12 sir?

[@anjalirawat5378]

How are these shoes for regular casual wear and walking around?

[@pseudoty]

There are many better options

[@bartsamson4865]

How would you rate or review the shoe compared to the Nike ZoomFly 4? All my 4’s are running out, need good replacement and I am not impressed by the ZoomFly 5. Douting between latest Vomero’s, but liked the carbonnish plate in the ZoomFly’s.

[@FordyRuns]

These are much better

[@bartsamson4865]

@@FordyRunshow would you describe these size wise? I am used to Nike ZoomFly 4 size 42.5 (size 9). Adidas size 9 is a bit bigger (42 3/4). Is it on the larger side compared to Nike? Doubting between 42 3/4 and 42.

[@David.soares]

This is beast shoes!!!! Love it!!!

[@ayowser01]

What type of miles can we expect from the Continental rubber? Is it the same as other models?

[@FordyRuns]

So far so good one mine

[@ΓιωργοςΜαρμαρινος-τ1υ]

Is it a responsive shoe like ultraboost or is like endorphin speed kind?

[@geist8195]

Hey Fordy, what is the shoe like in terms of stability?

[@FordyRuns]

Amazing

[@beckywheeler2166]

How do the Boston 12s compare size wise to Saucony? I live in my Triumph 20s at the moment and they are a 7.5. So do I stay with a 7.5 or go down to a 7?

[@RDJ2]

I have Speeds in 40.5 (EU) and Bostons in 40 2/3 (EU), so basically the same size. Both fit like a glove so it should be equal.

[@SparkesIsRunning]

Love your stuff as always. What's the width like in these shoes? I have hobbity feet

[@FordyRuns]

Is your name Hayden? Toe box fine

[@SparkesIsRunning]

@@FordyRuns ha ha!! Thanks

[@HILLO319]

Would this be suitable for a race day show for someone with slight over pronation ?

[@FordyRuns]

Yep

[@FoxBox72]

This, or Asics Superblast for a mid-packer on marathon raceday ?

[@FordyRuns]

money no object ... superblast

[@ckirby1204]

My favourite shoe at the moment.

[@tomrichardson5433]

I tried these on when looking for a successor to Endorphin Speed 3. The sole just felt too inflexible to me.

[@scarfeyboy]

Knowing how much you loved the Endorphin Speed 2s (as do I!) would you go for a pair of the Saucony's or these Boston 12s for a marathon block? I'm currently injured and starting from scratch ready for Manchester next year. I'm conscious of cost too and know I can get the Speed 2s for under £100. They worked really well for doing everything for me during my last marathon block. So I'm a bit stuck. I love the sound of the Bostons. What do you think of the 11s for the sake of cost? I have the Endorphin Pro 2s too, but these are far too firm for me. I don't like them. Cheers Boss!

[@FordyRuns]

go boston 12

[@scarfeyboy]

@@FordyRuns I only bloody did it! Although physio has banned me from running for 4 weeks cos of bad achilles.... so something to look forward to. They feel great just trying them on though. Can't wait!! Cheers Boyo!

[@RDJ2]

Get both. I have both Speeds and Boston and love both. You need more than one pair of trainers for a marathon block anyway. Both shoes have their strong points.

[@scarfeyboy]

@@RDJ2 I'm back from injury this week. Have done my first run in the Bostons.... Absolutely love them.

[@drumrunner72]

This could be my marathon shoe...

[@FordyRuns]

yep

[@kevinclark5086]

Ive never tried mine on a long run yet. My legs are always trashed lately by long run day on sunday so i reach for the superblasts. But i couldnt see why they couldnt do them if i did.

[@FordyRuns]

ah the superblasts!

[@kevinclark5086]

@@FordyRuns haha everyone is on to them now. I noticed your mate had them on.

[@jonathansale7138]

Now that the adidas pro 3 is in sale for £150 What would you buy for a bit of everything Boston 12 as it’s better for a bit of everything ? Or Adidas pro 3 as it can do everything and race day??

[@FordyRuns]

i wouldnt train in the pro

[@rob8939]

I’ve both and would use the Boston 12’s for a bit of everything but mostly moderate to Tempo pace and long runs rather than easy/recovery. Pro 3’s are race shoes and occasionally when I’ve a really tough/fast training session or I want to protect the legs a bit more.

[@jonathansale7138]

@@rob8939 yeah that’s fair enough. I have so many shoes I wanted something a bit different. I don’t train in my race shoes. Nike next % and alphafly, so wanted a fun faster training shoe to swap with my Superblast. Wasn’t sure the best option

[@jonathansale7138]

That’s fair enough! I have the Superblast and the cushioning is perfect but want a daily pair that is a bit lower stack

[@CriticalThinker02]

Anyone else find that the shoe is too narrow in the mid foot (putting pressure on the outside edge of the foot)? I notice it only on one shoe.

[@casual.runner]

the only thing holding me back from a buy is the Prime X strung 2...curious to see how the Boston 12 stacks up against that (if it ever drops)

[@FordyRuns]

its out in the US

[@i.p2088]

It is the wrong comparison. Compare the Prime X V2 to the Pro 4 when out.

[@Bodhished]

I don't think you can compare them. Prime X is on a different level as far as performance goes... However it's also on another level as far as instability is concerned. Good to have both imo as I have Boston 12 and Prime X Strung and ts8 and they all have their own use cases.

[@casual.runner]

@@Bodhished that's true. very different price points too. Agree with all of them have their own use cases =ppp that's the kind of argument i will love to make but my wallet objects haha...

[@Bodhished]

@@casual.runner buy 1 then after a few months buy another 😁... I'm starting to think about the Prime X strung 2, but my Prime X strung 1 is still going well so it will be difficult for me to justify...

[@davidg61]

Better than the Dev Nitro 2 Fordy?

[@FordyRuns]

Yep

[@davidg61]

Thanks! Another great vid as usual :)@@FordyRuns

[@marklanghorn9220]

Could you use these for recovery miles?

[@FordyRuns]

Everything

[@rob8939]

You could but they are not designed or good for that - not for easy pace either. Moderate to Tempo pace is what this shoe is best at.

[@grantwallace1882]

Love the colour.

[@Dave-kq9cv]

Love my Boston 12. Lightstrike 2.0 is 100% better. I think this could absolutely be used as a 1/2 marathon shoe if you didn’t have any of the more premium shoes.

[@FordyRuns]

agree

[@azn5k]

I wanted to like this shoe. However after 50km I am donating this shoe to one of my family members. The lockdown absolutely sucks. perhaps I needed to go 1/2 size down but I have never down sized in adidas. I just feel like my feet are swimming in the shoe as if its a size too big. I have also tried a runners knot which helped a little but then it feels like i'm missing the forefoot 'sweet spot'. Also the heel is too heavy for my liking. I have to accomodate my stride by increasing stride length, lowering cadence, and mid foot strike for this shoe and I don't like it. If you mid foot strike you might like this shoe, but as a forefoot striker, I believe there is better out there. Just didn't work for me unfortunately.

[@Cellularsurfer]

Same with me. No matter what I tired it felt like they were too big.

[@danbuhuera376]

Where can I get that hat tho

[@jamesb.walker9177]

This or the superblast for marathon training?

[@FordyRuns]

if money no object superblast

[@jamesb.walker9177]

@@FordyRuns Ordered today cheers!

[@Fozzee.1970]

If I already have the superblast do i need these?

[@FordyRuns]

no

[@markhirdygirdy_runs]

Take price out of equation. Boston 12 or ASICS Superblast?

[@FordyRuns]

Superblast

[@aaroncooper8464]

Cracking shoe. Use it on dog walks and as a daily runner, all you need apart from a race day shoe.

[@FordyRuns]

Yep

[@Cellularsurfer]

Love this shoe but no matter what insole I try or what type of lacing I use, they always loosen up half way through a run. Sloppy upper.

[@jadesampson4617]

Is this good for a stability shoe as well?

[@FordyRuns]

its a pretty stable ride

[@cpandsooz]

PS Adidas shoe laces are a bit ‘meh’ can anyone recommend somewhere with a nicer hold and good range if colours please.

[@jamescrossley5016]

I can feel the rods under my feet, is that normal?

[@FordyRuns]

Some have said similar

[@jamescrossley5016]

@@FordyRuns yeah should that be normal though? Thinking of sending back is not

[@jamescrossley5016]

It cant be the rods actually, way too much padding between. Not sure what it is@@FordyRuns

[@petersidon6308]

Due to the very good reviews, I bought the shoe and was mega disappointed. The lockdown is a disaster, as is the upper. After the first and only run, 15 kilometres, the soles of my feet hurt for two days. My conclusion: I stay with Saucony, the Boston 12 just doesn't fit me at all.

[@FordyRuns]

change the laces

[@andymuncie]

If you're using this more your marathon training what shoe would you actually run the marathon in?

[@FordyRuns]

Pro 3

[@andymuncie]

Cheers. Thanks that's what I thought. I'll need to try both of these now 👍

[@fecardona]

It is sort of a baby Adios Pro 3

[@FordyRuns]

grogo

[@michaeldominic2070]

For me these work great for faster efforts, but i dont like them for slower daily miles. Im surprised by how fast you can run in them, but they feel firm on slower runs. Hopefully that will change when they break in more. Still a great shoe!

[@FordyRuns]

i found the more i was mid to heel striking at slower speeds they were better

[@laurengranger8827]

I feel like on slower, recovery runs you notice that dip in the light strike pro and the rods under the forefoot but they disappear on your feet at more moderate easy pace and faster.

[@krawkovski]

I heard the arch a bit intrusive? I have flat feet btw

[@FordyRuns]

No probs for me

[@andrewcash4658]

Bought them on your recommendation (one of many this year 😅). Done 40 odd miles in them and really enjoying them. Did a 14 miler in them a few weeks ago and really comfy and totally agree re your review on a longer run. Also bagged the Addios pro 3 on offer and these are a great combo. Top work Fordy

[@maripetluk]

It's like you're talking about the woman you're going to marry;)