Super Trainer SHOE BATTLE: Adidas Boston 12 VS New Balance SC TRAINER v2

The ADIDAS Boston 12 and the New Balance SC Trainer V2 are both on sale just in time for the return of the "If I could Buy One" series. A winner must be chosen for the Upper, the outsole, the midsole and overall. I have already done full #shoereviews for both of these shoes on the channel, so I do not bother going too in-depth in this video.
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[@kouvang6256]

That evolved, sophisticated runner part had me hurting lol

[@Npgilly1976]

Adidas Boston 12’s all day long , absolutely more versatile , I like the sc trainer but is too squishy

[@JustinOsmerIV]

It may be because I am old and need more recovery, I have fallen in love with the SC Trainer V2. I wanted something to alternate with the Speed 4 and now I find myself reaching for the SC because it is so soft. Most comfortable ride in a shoe I have worn yet. Great comparison!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Glad to hear it, Justin! Sc Trainer v2 ride feels better/softer for sure. The Boston is very firm. It’s weird for me to rank durability because I’ve only taken a few shoes 400-500 miles. 300 is usually my retirement party and most shoes are going to be solid until that number in 2024.

[@shannonsides6017]

Andrew 😂😂😂 You were on somethin today 😂😂😂 I thought you were going to start dueling the shoes as if they were action figures. Thanks for these descriptions!

[@LuisBecerra79]

And, that’s why I almost always buy shoes on sale and last year’s version. It’s better to hear from a lot of people that the shoe is good 🤷🏻‍♂️. If I go to a store and see something I like, I always see if you or Kofuzi has reviewed the shoe, if not, than I’m gambling pretty much 😬.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Smart man, Luis! And then there are shoes like the Superblast that just never go on sale 😢

[@kerry_runs]

Good to see you can remain objective about a shoe you hate lol nice job

[@justoutlaw6423]

Spot on about forefoot sensation on B12. For the ones who are forefoot strikers, B12 would be a really nice option. Not enjoyable for easy runs, best for tempo/treshold for me. Have to use thicker socks bcs uper is so uncomfortable but yeah, did race 5 and 10k in B12 and had good results.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’ll have to try thicker socks too

[@jean-phil]

As long as I loose up the laces around the mid foot, they feel fine .. else lace bite guaranteed

[@Wings_nut]

Tie goes to the runner.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I laughed so hard at this. Made my day, thank you

[@Wings_nut]

@@MidLifeRunner Of course. Thank you.

[@AubreyRunning]

Strange enough (and I’m truly shocked) I have never ran in either of these. But based on reviews and other opinions, I’ll go with the SC Trainer

[@MidLifeRunner]

You do not need any more running shoes !!!! lol 😂 but yet I watch your review of the Puma race shoe and it has me budgeting

[@TolunayOrkun]

I have a pair of NB RC Elite v2 which I had originally bought to run a marathon but never used it for racing. I have been using it as my "super trainer" on longer runs. After 250 miles the FuelCell foam has softened a lot. Towards the end of my HM long run on Sunday, I felt it was bottoming and not giving me anything back. Another 50-80 miles of easy miles and the shoe is ready to retire. I think, the new 2024 PEBA version of Fuelcell might fare better. I tried Boston 12 demo shoes while I think they are decent enough shoes, not having full Lightstrike Pro is a put-off. I'd rather put some more miles on my Adios Pro 2 after I retire RC Elite v2. I am actually interested in getting Mizuno Neo Vista at some point (probably during fall sales) as a training shoe. Initial reports are very positive.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Adiós pro 2 is 134 at Amazon. I would take that over the Boston 12 any day. I always wanted to try the SC Elite v2. I tried the 1 and the 3. It is a softer foam. There was more in the v4 - super bouncy but not aggressive enough for the price . I would get it next year if it goes on sale

[@sioboy]

For now, I am holding off on the Boston 12s since I am waiting for reviews and on the shoe feel of the SC Trainer V3. If the SC Trainer V3 suits my taste (which I think will not because I do not prefer soft shoes on tempos and thresholds but I still want to give it the benefit of the doubt), I'd go with it. Otherwise, it's the Boston 12 for me.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Haven’t seen anything on the v3 yet. Curious to see if they keep the foam from v2 or use the new peba type foam they put on elite v4 and rebel v 4

[@chrisd3501]

I haven't run in the Boston, but I loovvveeee lightstrike pro. Seems to be a theme that their uppers and laces are just 💩 though. I bought the NB on sale a while back and I hated it......fell in love with it....then it ruined something in the lateral side of my knee. Then I convinced myself it wasn't the shoe.....so I ran in it again....and my knee was f'ed again 😂 . Don't know if it's that crazy cut out or because it bottoms out....no idea, but I did like the ride so it's a shame. BTW, nearly 5,000 subs!!! That's gone up rapid, congrats 👏

[@MidLifeRunner]

Thanks Chris ! I also felt some kneee pain in the shoe and some shin pain I don’t normally get . For me it’s because the out walls collapse side to side and make it subtlety unstable. I felt ache just from waking in it. Similarly , I feel Achilles pain from the endo pro 3/4 that I pretend is just from me running higher mileage but is totally the shoe

[@EricS-uf9mv]

I bought the Superblast instead and killed two birds w/ one stone... max stack cushion allows for daily training, recovery, & long runs, but the shoe is light enough and the foam is energetic enough for 10k through marathon pace workouts, assuming ur a middle-of-the-pack jogger like me (3hr full). It's a deceptive shoe. You expect a marshmallow BRICK but it isn't. Problem is the Superblast constantly sells out so never goes on clearance. Couldn't find it anywhere online; not even in ugly colorways. Had to pay full retail at my local run-specialty shop.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Yeah I’ve been eager to try it but that shoe never goes on discount like the metaspeed edge/sky plus never went on sale . I gave up. I’m sure when I’m in a “no buy” it will become available

[@jean-phil]

I have both and I would say that they are so different that I would advise any "serious" runner to get both. SC trainer for slower runs, Boston 12 for faster runs. If I had to pick only 1 as the only shoe in my "rotation", it would probably be the Boston 12 because they are so fast, breathable and stable. But the SC trainer is probably best for the average joe who does not care about speed and like a softer feel. Also sc trainer v2 feels a bit short to me, which is quite rare.

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 what serious runners would wear . sounds like a video I would definitely watch if A Serious Runner makes it. I’m guessing plateless and minimal, ground contact. Spot on with your insights Boston 12 is a lot more stable and durable.

[@jean-phil]

@@MidLifeRunner well jokes aside, I would say a "serious" runner is running pretty much daily, over 50km per week, training for sub 3 marathon for example .. vs a casual runner, running about twice a week, on and off, maybe 10-20km a week, does not care much about pace, does not have goals except to race a certain distance at any pace, as long as he finishes it, might use the same shoes for race as for training

[@eliasderechte16]

Boston 12 any day

[@asphethl]

I have both. Can’t choose between the 2!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Don’t say the T word !! 😂

[@i.p2088]

I am a heel striker and slow runner ( light) and love the Boston 12 ❤❤❤ New Balance SC trainer V2 is terrible for me. Clunky and heavy, soft and unstable at any speed below Tempo killing my calfs and Achilles tendon. New Balance SC trainer V2 is the disappointment of the year 💔💔💔.

[@robthompson4882]

I’m not heavy, I’m powerful 🤘🙄😜

[@MidLifeRunner]

💪🏼

[@user-sx8rv5pz7u]

New Balance SC Trainer V2 ❤❤❤ Boston 12 to stiff vor easy runs

[@MidLifeRunner]

It is V firm

[@davidg9120]

Boston 12s are already on sale at adidas outlet stores for 80 dollars.

[@MidLifeRunner]

🔥

[@matthiassventoest6800]

another great video.. even for the unsophisticated like moi.. 😎

[@MidLifeRunner]

Way to race, Matthias! 🤛 You will evolve into this foot bracket , just give it some time

[@thewalls7770]

The Boston series, heck all the Adizero shoes, should be a lot better than they are. They have the best, subjectively, super foam. They insist on putting the absolute worst uppers on their shoes though. Must be a German thing.

[@Kevin-fz7yt]

How about Boston 12 vs SC Trainer 1? Same winner?

[@MidLifeRunner]

Sc trainer v1 all day. That was my favorite shoe of 2022. It felt great from recovery paces to speed work, though longer intervals were challenging to hold due to the weight

[@coreyadcock]

I still have a pair of sc v1 kicking...and will keep them on life support as long as possible...you can pry them from my cold feets

[@MidLifeRunner]

You’re an inspiration Corey, truly. I had to retire mine short of 500 miles after I felt some ache after a run. It was time :( I’m currently editing a first impression of the skyward x. That thing is what I imagine the sc trainer v2 should’ve been. It’s the same density of foam but there’s more upfront and the shoe is more stable and plush. It’s a good as other shoetubers make it out to be. The ONLY reason I spent that much money was the multiple comparisons to sc trainer v1. And it delivers

[@coreyadcock]

@@MidLifeRunner I try to not use them too much, like a desert lol. The skyward keeps calling my name too

[@brettzehner2695]

s u p e r b l a s t beats all

[@MidLifeRunner]

Let’s gooooooo (on sale please )