Adidas Adizero Boston 12 | Full Review | The Boston is Back!

[@acpmedicine]

After 25 miles, this shoe is becoming my daily trainer. It has a nice pop and snap. It is a fun shoe and I like running in this more than the superblast.

[@jakasep8848]

damn! since superblast is supertight to me food, I consider buying this shoes (tried it once and surprisingly it fit better than superblast 😅)

[@tazpengra]

I got the 10 for $35 at Ross a few months ago. I "fixed it" by cutting out the useless, token carbon plate that was right under the heel. Totally different shoe without that hard thing between you and the lightstrike pro. The energy rods are fine, no need for a "plate", especially where they located it. Easy to remove, just take out the insole and use a razor to slice the fabric and pull it out. It's right on top, not embedded in the midsole.

[@alexkhan2000]

Being a huge fan of the PXS, AP3, and TS8, I got the Boston 11 on 50% sale over the winter but even that doesn't redeem its brick-like character, feel, and ride. I agree it looks alright and I guess it'll be my occasional casual walking shoes now. I've been using the 11 for short treadmill warmup runs before my gym workouts and it's okay for that, but I'd still rather be running in something else. It seems the Boston 12 is the workhorse daily trainer that many of us have been waiting for from Adidas. Just got the white one ordered and am really looking forward to it as I liked the overall look and fit of the 11. It was just the ride that I could not get myself to like. The Lightstrike Pro midsole foam is my favorite out of all the different foams I've tried from various brands and it's good to know that Lightstrike 2.0 is softer than 1.0 as well. Glad to know that Adidas is listening and reading what runners have to say!

[@AR9ify]

This is without a doubt the most entertaining channels of this category. Knowledgeable, fun, great dynamic, great people. If you guys make an agreement with Netflix (surely can be done), both you and Netflix would benefit. Keep it up! 👌💪💥👟

[@thomasbraun6603]

I just had my first run in the Boston 12 and wow, I like it! I have all the other shoes, speed 3, rebel 3, novablast 3, etc, etc... and this one is way up there. It's a little firmer but not in a bad way. It reminds me of the old new balance TC. 👍

[@VinylTherapy]

If you could only have one, which would you choose?

[@31_pandeputuarymahendra58]

how is it compared to speed 3?

[@thomasbraun6603]

@@VinylTherapy I think I would still pick the Speed 3 simply because it feels better at slower paces, but it's close with the Boston 12. Novablast 3 is best for easy runs, very squishy. Rebel 3 is a good daily shoe, pretty versatile, but it bottoms out after a while.

[@thomasbraun6603]

@@31_pandeputuarymahendra58 similar with the Speed 3 being a little softer. Boston 12 is more stable.

[@victorc2520]

Which one would you pick for long runs?

[@Ezechel.Trifan]

I had both 10 and 11 and got lots of miles in them but I definitely want the 12 too.

[@bjarnerost2002]

I, as a German, would say "Fiberglas" actually. We kinda took the English word and made it German, as we often do.

[@Ezechel.Trifan]

Still a pretty short word as far as German composite nouns go.

[@okimy3668]

@@Ezechel.Trifanhe technical name would be GFK or "Glasfaserverstärkter Kunststoff" sooo yk Edit: still not as bad as "Kohlenstofffaserverstärkter Kunststoff" (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) tho lol

[@Gary2329]

Great review. I recently bought a pair of the Boston 12 and really like them as a daily trainer that will more or less do anything I want. As an 'older' English guy who loves running I just want to say how much I enjoy your reviews and the channel. Thanks to you all.

[@rielbertrand8255]

I got the 10s. I like them for my up tempo and interval days. It’s firm but responsive and very durable. I’ll likely give these a go at some point. Thanks for the review .

[@livegreatalways]

Super durable. Almost like a tank. 400km in and I see no wear at all. It scares me 😅

[@rodrigogorosito4206]

@@livegreatalways +1200 on my first pair and still pletty good, the upper great and the outsole is excellent. glad to bought 2 pairs of them.

[@Fozzee.1970]

How are people claiming such large mileage when they have only been out a month?

[@rodrigogorosito4206]

@@Fozzee.1970 we talk about the Boston 10, not 12.

[@TrainerRain]

@@rodrigogorosito4206at what point did you end up retiring them? I just bought a pair of bostons and am wondering how many miles I can get on them

[@SaschaErbsloeh]

Well, the B10 had a great big and very hard plate underneath the insole… nothing to break in there. Solution I found was to remove it, then it became reasonable…

[@jamaaljones844]

I could not agree more about the Boston 10/11. I have been fortunate to work in in run speciality for 10 years. I struggle to think of a shoe I disliked more than the Boston 10. It felt like someone tried to create a high stack shoe with technology and compounds from 2000.

[@Trailrunner1978]

Could it be a more stable raceshoe alternative for heavier slower runner who just can't get anything out of carbon plated shoes? Does it compete with Endorphine Speed 3? Does it compete with Asics Superblast? And yes please do a super trainer showdown! 😊

[@2pac1307]

You guys are always so cheerful &happy and excited about reviewing, it is very entertaining to watch you review these road runners

[@jesterclown1145]

How would you compare the Boston 12 to NB trainer v3 and Magic speed 3?

[@MyLinhPhan-ul6wd]

then which one is better??? Boston 12 or Magic Speed 3???

[@_Rafiki.]

1400 miles in my Boston 10's in 11 months, I had to snip the bootie a little for my wide feet to be a little more 'comfortable'. I have a feeling I'll enjoy the 12's too

[@andreasmaher8749]

Hoping the Boston is back! I stocked up on Pro 3's to do my speed/tempo days in since the 10 and 11's were such bricks. Once I burn through my stockpile I'll be getting the 12's.

[@ADyess086]

How do the pro 3’s hold up? I’m considering the sen 9, pro 3, and prime x for a rotation

[@andreasmaher8749]

@@ADyess086 that is my exact rotation. Pros 3's hold up well as do the other two.

[@pbnotj1]

I also use adios pro 3 for speed workouts and races . Have been able to find on sale consistently and have been impressed by at least 300 miles I get out of it. I am 195 lbs 6’1 and muscular for a runner. In short I am hard on shoes probably can get more out of shoe if you are smaller less hard on shoes.

[@chicagobrother1970]

I haven’t tried the Boston 12, but I just finished a run in my Boston 9. The 9 doesn’t have as much cushion as these super shoes, but DAMN, the 9s feel great! I’ll run these shoes into the ground until I can’t run in them anymore.

[@FordyRuns]

Adizero to hero! Damn straight 👊

[@craigpilcher]

Guys give the mizuno wave rebellion flash a go. Sums up the super trainer thing you were mentioning in this video

[@topoisomerace]

The Super-Trainer category is kind of infurating. Shoe brands are holding back one little thing (like Adidas not using Lightstrike Pro throughout this midsole) so that they can still charge an extra $100 for their top shoes. It's like a burger chain charging $4 for a hamburger and $10 for a cheesburger. Almost everyone wants the cheeseburger, but that markup for that one differentiating feature is too ridiculous.

[@Believeintherun]

Pretty good analogy

[@ayowser01]

Try adding 🥓. You'll have a heart attack once you see the upcharge! 😵

[@reginaldgonzales]

So what you’re suggestion?

[@RajivRai-jk4ve]

I think Takumi sen is better , full light strike pro and less stuff than Boston 12 . That's cheeseburger without extra bacon 🥓

[@nicholas5396]

To expand on the burger analogy it's like we'll give you the double burger and lettuce tomato but no cheese. Or. We'll give you a burger with cheese but not a double and no lettuce tomatoes. If you want them all then that'll be $280 😂

[@fwhoch]

Thanks for the review. I was an avid Boston fan up to the Boston 9, bought the 10 and it became the least used shoe in my rotation. I started using the Puma Deviate Nitro instead. It would be a great vs comparison Boston 12 vs Deviate Nitro 2

[@michaeldominic2070]

Got 1 run in mine so far and I like them! Had the 10's and hated them. These run longer than the previous Bostons, Adios Pro, and Prime X. Half size down all the way!

[@gregoryking4796]

Best part about lightstrike pro is that it gets better with mileage, and I dunno if it ever dies

[@manuel_877]

Good afternoon from 🇪🇸. Like to Meaghan and Thomas. Thanks for this information about the Boston 12. Have a great day. 🌞🏃🌞

[@thejeffinvade]

I am using the original adidas prime X as a daily trainer. After 500km, not so bouncy but still soft.

[@lilvic372]

Just got mine for 60 at the adidas outlet let’s see how they do ! Thanks for the review

[@roter4baron]

No, in Germany we also say fibre glass (Fieberglas)

[@petergibbs6993]

Great video. Also the drop and fuel for the sole are absolutely brilliant 🤩 👍

[@diktromdefilm]

I had the same fit issues, but after some trial and error lacing variations-what did the trick, was to skip the last normal lacehole, and use to the last one instead (the one usually used to make a for the runners knot but I did not do that just went there to use as the last lacing hole. Fixed. No heel slip.

[@SethHU]

My pair is in the mail. excited to try these out.

[@carlosblank6629]

I think super trainers work better for me. I love the Tempo Next % over the vaporfly...Prime X over the adios pro...Bondi X is awesome too!

[@davidmcquade4743]

I've ran in the Adizero SL and the Boston 12. I have to say I enjoy the SL more. I think the SL's lighter weight, more comfortable upper, and better fit wins me over. Though... the Boston 12 may feel better to me if I sized down.

[@elenamanga4674]

What is the color name for the women’s shoe in the review? I see a royal blue but the color does not look as nice as in the video.

[@miraldiana4305]

Is this good for easy run ?

[@ramirezsmith9791]

Okay, how would you compare the NB supercomp trainer v2 to the Boston 12?

[@iosifkovalenko8364]

I’ve been scared to correct a lady but now got the confidence to put my wife in her place. Thank you!

[@EnjoyTheLongRun]

Just got my pair!🔥

[@markspinozzi2882]

Which one would you recommend getting first to add to the lineup, the Boston 12 or the Adios Pro 3?

[@fionaburns4210]

im running the san francisco marathon in these shoes in three weeks and breaking them in now. The adios pro 3 upper is too abusive for me and I am not going for a PR this round just a fun run especially not on the san fran course. Should be grand

[@montebeerbower7796]

I'm 61 in about a week. I'm not fast and been running 4 yrs now. I run everything in a Hoka Mach 5 and was the Mach 4. I like it because it's light but like something that's little more cushion but not heavy or feel heavy. Would you recommend this shoe or what shoe?

[@MINIMALmtb]

Anyone else find the heel rubs and causes blisters and have any solutions? I have never had an issue with other Adizero shoes but the hard cardboard or plastic that is between the heel fabric feels like it cuts into my foot. Hoping this gets better as they break in a bit. Otherwise they feel awesome, good combination of bounce and some stability

[@vtru2743]

Came for the shoe review, stayed for the drip. Thomas, where did you get your shirt?

[@ShinetsuYuki]

1/2 size down definitely was the play. Just got a pair in from the 30% off sale from adidas

[@pbnotj1]

Sounds like perfect training partner to adios pro 3 will try for sure. Sounds like has many of the adios pro 3 upper flaws ? I can work around the flaws in pro 3 but wish for just a tad more heel structure and just some slightly more firm padding in tongue to improve lockdown. Sounds like this has similarly annoying but not deal breaking upper issues.

[@willrich8854]

Is boston 12 same technology with adios pro 3 ?

[@chakalaka3960]

Loved the 9s. Pity they went with this direction.

[@danielwachtel5499]

How do you compare this to the Takumi Sen 9? How would you use them both in a training cycle and if you had to choose one, which one would it be?

[@andreipalma3547]

Between 2 shoes, takumi 9 and boston 12 and probably magic speed 3, what do you said guys?

[@Believeintherun]

As a do it all, probably Boston, pure speed- takumi

[@nickm133]

Considered the Endorphin Speed 3? Great shoe.

[@simondion1521]

So you guys recommend to to go half a size down or to go TTS ?

[@jtbadge]

Any feedback or is a review planned on Adios 8?

[@dallasmalone8]

The Clydesdale Compatriot is back 🐎

[@IrishHawk824]

Similar comments as your review of the Magic Speed 3. How would you compare the two?

[@moreybrown870]

so... the Boston 12 is finally a good shoe.... but, why would I buy this over the Saucony Edorphin Speed 3? Yes- a wrap-up of all the super-trainers would be a great video review!!!

[@tkwasik]

I'd would becuse speed 3 is tat to soft for my liking.. (for some others is to unstable so i hear) still good every day shoe though

[@diktromdefilm]

Is the mens shoe wider than the womens- do you know? I love the shoe but it is too narrow for me, in Nike and Hoka shoes mens is always more roomy (more height and widthe) for the same size but for Adidas I have no idea

[@radhiaditya5762]

How does it stand compared to Novablast 3, performance-wise?

[@fsoriano6x]

As always, an excellent Review, if you had to compare it with the Saucony Speed3, what sensations would it give you?

[@Believeintherun]

Not as soft, more responsive than Speed 3

[@masonedmund9086]

ADIDAS NEEDS MASSIVE UPPER OVERHAULS. That heel situation will ALWAYS bug me (did on takumi sen 8) and i will NEVER buy another adidas running shoe until they fix it

[@coryferguson9627]

Is that the Royal Blue colorway that Meaghan is holding?

[@johanrooth4397]

Hello, from sweden, witch is the best tiathlon shoe? The races are max 5k, i looking for a fast transision also. Johan

[@tophersymps]

In the Boston 11s, was it common for them to blow out on the outter side? I had two pairs and both of them blew out in the same spot.. I don't feel like they were overly tight width-wise.. but the upper material was just so weak.. Is this upper similar? I need a new pair and want to try these.. but weary if it's the same material

[@harmony-one741]

Upper and heel area is so annoying but mid sole so so nice. stable, firm, fast, perfect. once again lock down stucks

[@sunsetabandon2350]

Is this a shoe suitable for flat feet? Does it offer stability?

[@Believeintherun]

Neutral shoe. There isn’t a focus on stability.

[@klipk7296]

The arch section of this shoe is highly raised, definitely not suitable for flat feet in my unqualified opinion

[@jeffdover6845]

The more i run it the more i like !!

[@scottcockburn9112]

I got the Boston 10 and absolutely hated it, im tempted to try this but very apprehensive. I love adidas and I wear there shoes for all my races but from what I’ve heard they don’t take criticism on there shoes well

[@couchtourist256]

defintely reccomend the 12. complete turn around from 10/11

[@phongvan628]

Puma deviate nitro 2 and Adidas Boston 12, what shoes wider toebox? My DN2 size 26,5cm, what size in B12? Thanks!

[@MarS-dc2qx]

How does it compare to adida prime x

[@kloun1980]

BTTS with Endorphin Speed and Magic Speed

[@uvbeenkd]

Boston 12 or Takumi Sen 9?

[@morper524]

so, qoul you go with this or with Deviate Nitro 2 for 21k??

[@edwinduisburg8138]

They are daily trainers don't need to over-complicate things. Putting plates, rods or shanks into shoe doesn't create a brand new running shoe catagory. If its pricey we call it expensive daily trainer or we call it just a daily trainer.

[@Animejook]

okay but is this upper one thin layer or is it two layers with some padding on top?

[@sioboy]

I only have the budget for one running shoe and somehow everything points to the Boston 12. Can you give me the affirmation that I can indeed take it as my recovery/easy, short/long, tempo/race day do-it-all shoe?

[@Believeintherun]

It can cover all the bases

[@sioboy]

@@Believeintherun Thank you so much.

[@PhilBerry83]

I’m torn between getting these and the endorphin speed 3

[@TimGrose]

With a long narrow foot have been disappointed with this one so far largely as got way too much volume in toebox. Can press the thumb down flat to the side of my toes but the length is good. Maybe then as my UK 13.5/US 14 comes in at 340g I am liking the Adios 8 much more. That in my size is fraction lighter than Thomas’ 12 and fits me way better than the 12.. In the end I did not mind the 11 and although it was firm I often found I was running in it way quicker than it felt. The 12 dare I say is maybe too soft for me and just feels bulky. Just ran in the Speed 3 for some easy with strides. I thought I could have used the Boston 12 for this but glad I didn’t. Again my Speeds weigh about the same as Thomas’s 12.

[@eclipsexoxoxox]

i have the same issue with the new novablast and the superblast being half a finger too long, and when i half size down, the toebox rubs against the knuckle of my big toe causing a major hotspot. Beside that theyre really superb shoes, sadly not the right fit for me.

[@rockybalboa93]

Is this Stability Shoes? Compare to Asics Kayano 31? Tnx

[@Believeintherun]

No. Neutral

[@jbanandria1901]

energyrods 2.0 is not carbon?

[@kevincruikshank9371]

Love your reviews. You two are a perfect pair!

[@Believeintherun]

Thanks for the support!

[@mirazrahman4330]

What’s the name of the intro music?

[@mitpracha]

Thanks, I waiting it right here..@Thailand.

[@raffyleal]

Can I run a marathon with them?

[@VinodJacob181]

Would you recommend sizing down in this shoe?

[@couchtourist256]

tts for me

[@VinodJacob181]

@@couchtourist256 How is the fit tts?

[@Believeintherun]

TTS in this one

[@moustafashafie6682]

Compare between Boston 12 and Nike zoom fly 5

[@Believeintherun]

Boston wins

[@JonPhillipssea206]

If this is good compared to what came before 😬 The midsole is awesome, but they wreck it with that upper. Pretty narrow in the toe box, but the tongue and lacing system are total non-starters for me. It is a ridiculous system and if you have any volume in your foot you’re gonna run screaming from this shoe.

[@yonelwatene5442]

I still rather spend my money on discounted super shoes and the odd retail pair and using them for workouts and long runs after 100 miles. I can't imagine shoes like these being more fun and lasting too much longer than most super shoes.

[@jhonym-ercha9028]

Can these shoes be used for a Full Marathon?

[@verdeflying]

For sure.

[@SimonHarrisAdDope]

Is this the closest shoe you can get to replace the Peg Turbo 2?

[@spacecowboyxavi]

Boston 12 does have carbon rods! There was a miscommunication internally on the tech specs! 😅

[@Believeintherun]

Interesting, good to know!

[@2pac1307]

It's now available for $95

[@macoyupadoodle]

This or the deviate nitro2 ?

[@couchtourist256]

I have both and the boston is better for me

[@steveh5242]

It fits large, definitely go half size down on this.

[@plain-bagel]

For anyone looking for sizing, I ordered half size down and it’s too snug across the toe box. I’d go TTS unless your foot is narrow or low volume.

[@steveh5242]

@@plain-bagel Have a narrow/low volume foot here so checks out, haha.

[@michaeldominic2070]

Agree 100%

[@DanKoval-bu3ue]

Do you think TTS if you have a wide foot?

[@michaeldominic2070]

@@DanKoval-bu3ue great question. If you have wide feet maybe try TTS, but Adidas does have these in wide.

[@theandroids]

The best colourways are always in the women's shoes.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Just in the launch colorways here, I’d agree, but you can be sure there will be many color options in the coming months, and when they’re all said and done, I often prefer some of the men’s over the women’s (too many pinks and purples)

[@victorc2520]

Guys I need to decide between these and Mach 5 for a daily trainer. Help please 😃

[@Believeintherun]

Mach is softer and less drop if that helps

[@victorc2520]

@@Believeintherun I bought Mach 5 and I don’t love them 😃

[@Feanaro5503]

I hate how the fold over heel flap looks.

[@sty003]

Honestly I don't like it. The lockdown and lacing are questionable and the shoe hurts my forefoot a lot.

[@Believeintherun]

Fair... it takes a lot to get it right, may not be worth the hassle for some

[@빅리-u2f]

보스턴11은 발볼이 좁고 내피 밴드가 발을 너무 조여서 4km 만에 포기하게 만들었는데 이번 보스턴 12는 발볼도 넓어진듯하고 내피밴드도 없어서 기대가됨.

[@jason.rams4]

FAT PAD!! Haven't heard this one in a while lol

[@ihussain1011]

Winner winner chicken dinner

[@sigitnugroho7523]

FUGG!! still not a definite positive review for the boston 12, time to clean and lace my beloved boston 9 back to use

[@rhenceocampo3253]

Listening to runners talk about carbon fibers in shoes is such a total trip knowing cycling shoes had carbon soles for years.

[@dchingy]

Haha. I think so. You not elite enough..