New Balance Rebel v4 vs Adidas Boston 12: Which daily trainer comes out on top?

[@jasonshanahan8571]

Boston 12 is one of the best trainer's I've ever had..

[@colekreuter6540]

How is it on easy runs

[@jasonshanahan8571]

​@@colekreuter6540 I honestly think you can use for everything..

[@andrewgavin7647]

Agreed - went out and bought a 2nd straight away. Comfortable for me from 7:00/km to 400m all out repeats.

[@isidrotormogarcia4879]

Yes. It's the best shoe for train on years.

[@michaelichsanprado9675]

compared to novablast 4?

[@grantmckay7014]

During marathon training the Boston 12 is my favourite shoe for going over 30km. A tad uncomfortable at the beginning of each run but so comfortable and cruisy by the end. Great durability too!

[@axoun]

That's why I have the 2 models. (I ran Paris Marathon with the Rebel 4)

[@chocolatechow7697]

Same here, mine with the rc elite v2; glad it didn't rain that day

[@barryleslie7727]

The Boston 12 has been an absolute bonus to my marathon training and works well in partnership with my Prime X strung shoes. These are very nippy shoes and do well at pacy sessions between 10-20 miles and I even ran a PB in the Great Eastern Run last year

[@Vu-lq5se]

Been doing 30km+ long runs in the Rebel V4 and they have been great. Only bad thing is that Im constantly tempted to run quicker and have to remind myself to slow down. The very light midsole and wider design is definitely the highlight and allows legs to recover much quicker after each run.😊

[@That_Ramdom]

Boston v4???

[@Vu-lq5se]

@@That_Ramdom Sorry meant to write Rebel V4... 😅

[@That_Ramdom]

@@Vu-lq5se alr ty

[@2id02_maulanabagasw5]

@@Vu-lq5sehows the condition of midsole after using for 100 miles + ?

[@chaweza]

The best runner’s channel!

[@andrewh7599]

Rebel 4 is a delight. It makes me feel like I'm a kid again. Almost feels like there's nothing on your feet. It's so comfortable and simple. The plates/rods are fine for the pro runners, but it's so refreshing to have something that just becomes part of you as you run. It's sort of like a baby Super Blast for me.

[@Ou8y2k2]

It's my first new pair of everyday shoes in 20 years. Imagine going from the heavy NB 643 to the NB Rebel v4. It's like the pair of Rebel v4 shoes weighs less than or equal to one of the 643.

[@faisalshah5130]

NB is really pushing it for the Rebel V4 when its essentially a daily trainer in the same category as the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 and Asics Novablast 4 but is pitched at a much higher price point. There was no way it was going to be better than the Boston 12 and I think if you compared the Rebel to a Deviate Nitro 2, Magic Speed 3 and Endorphin Speed 4 it would also be overshadowed.

[@ifonly4486]

That eva/peba blend NB is selling us is mostly plain eva and it feels like it. Got a pair. They're light and that's about it. Don't buy the hype......

[@Feanaro5503]

Grab the V3 on sale, perhaps. I paid the full $130 for them last year, and really like them for faster daily training. Lower stack, but very bouncy.

[@HyperOpticalSaint]

What are you talking about? It's the exact same price as Novablast 4. Where is this much higher price?

[@HyperOpticalSaint]

​@ifonly4486 So? Novablast 4 is exact same price with mostly EVA as well.

[@ifonly4486]

@@HyperOpticalSaint Novablast foam is eva/Olefin ( obc ) blend which is super durable......

[@bh4560]

I have the bostons and just love them for my marathon block. Been doing long runs with efforts in them and all my interval work too. I find them responsive and snappy but not vaporfly fast. After being let down by the saucony speed 3s the bostons made up for it. And they are really durable too so happy days. 😊

[@DJjayenvy]

Oooh, I have both and have been waiting for the experts to weight in on this comparison.

[@chinitopogi7511]

Comparison between Adidas Boston 12 and Saucony Endorphin Speed 4, then Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs New Balance Rebel v4

[@stephenlee1643]

Over 500 miles in Boston 12s now as a daily, with the adios for speedier work and Takumi Sen for 5k/10k races. In the company of the other Adidas that I run in the Boston does feel quite heavy, but still soft, though it really is an art to getting the right lockdown.

[@hfurbano]

Great comparison! I hope for a comparison between Rebel 4 and Supernova Rise 😊

[@charlietwotimes]

Love my Boston 12s. But I've just surplanted my Adios Pro 3 with the 4. There's still tons of life left in the 3 so it's going to be my speed work shoe until it's worn out. Boston 12 still looks almost new. Crazy.

[@gkott78]

Returned a pair of Rebel V4 after 1 mile of testing. The foam felt great to walk in but i felt it had no response and bottomed out when i compressed it running. Not for me, i much prefer a good response and bouncy feel. Just found a pair of Boston 12s on sale and picked them up. Looking forward to trying them out as they feel more responsive with that extra pop. I cant recommend the rebel for a heavier runner.

[@camonly849]

I have asics superblasts, nike invincible run 3s, and boston 12s. Boston 12s are by far the most firm shoe. They don't really feel springy or fast to me. My superblasts feel like they have a lot of bounce and I just want to run fast in them. I leaning towards not really liking the bostons. Feet hurt a bit from the runs.

[@Bodhished]

Only done 22k in the rebel v4 so far. Definitely a more relaxing shoe than the Boston 12 which is close to end of life. If I only had one I'd go Boston 12. Rebel is a good choice for easier and moderate. Boston can do that but eggs you on to pick up the pace.

[@m1lkb0xx]

I was waiting for a comparison like this, I’ve been eying the Boston 12 my fav iteration was the 7 but they haven’t been the same since, then the price point of the rebel and after the demo run I got the rebel

[@Kaisersozze]

When you say Boston is good for racing, does that include half marathon and marathon? 24mm in the forefoot for the Rebel and 31mm for the Boston. That's quite a difference yet the look similar.

[@barryleslie7727]

I ran a PB in the Great Eastern Run. Easily ate up the half marathon distance

[@grantmckay7014]

I have run many solid 30km long runs in the Boston 12. I would happily have run my marathon in them if I didn't have the Adios Pro 3.

[@jollyroger1009]

Thanks for this comparison. Can probably manage without a speed shoe (Takumi Sen/Magic Speed 3) then because already have the Rebel and it's performing well on the speedwork.

[@ehknguyen]

The Boston has to be my favourite shoe, only done about 100km in it but already contemplating a second pair

[@Ou8y2k2]

0:57 Why do you use the runner's hole in the Boston 12 and not the Rebel V4? Are you getting heel slippage in the Boston 12?

[@seeleftyrun]

I’m liking the Boston 12 as a replacement to my Endo Speed 4, that gave me Achilles pain😢. I’ve never had that issue w a Saucony shoe so it was heartbreaking.

[@aleksandarkojic]

👍🏻 Both of them 👌🏻

[@Shipwreckruns]

I have both. 200 miles on the Boston and only 10 on the Rebel v4. The Boston still feels great, but I have a sad, sinking suspicion that I will not get the same feeling from the Rebel at 200 miles.

[@joelm4847]

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[@Shipwreckruns]

@@joelm4847 I’m my experience, firmer foams last longer and keep their bounce better. The fuel cell is super soft, which feels great, but for how long

[@joelm4847]

@@Shipwreckruns 1/2 up in rebel 4 recommend that?

[@Shipwreckruns]

@@joelm4847 I’m 50 miles in and so far it’s fun and light. I’m glad I got it

[@joelm4847]

@@Shipwreckruns 1/2 up?

[@g3ne_111]

Can you do hm in either shoe in 4:50-5:00min comfortably? 😊

[@GarlicOnions]

I literally have these pairs 😂 I used my rebel for tempo run and boston 12 for a long run 😂 i love both. Just need to replace the laces for boston 12.

[@AdrianNiveau]

I got both, the Boston doesn't fit me well though. Its narrow and too stiff in my opinion. Not comfy. Rebel way better overall feeling.

[@macfin4862]

Would love some paces on different run types

[@nicklas6973]

Rebel v4 maybe better compared to the adios 8.

[@harrygoldsmith6792]

We might be similar...I'm a 9 in my street shoes (vans, adidas,...). I go a half size up in Kinvaras (9.5) forrunning. How does the rebel fit? Would I be good with a 9 or 9.5? Just wanted to make sure I understood what you said.

[@the_real_cansin]

I really like the midsole and outsole of the Boston 12. It is well cushioned and responsive. Also it is very versatile and stable at any pace which makes it a perfect daily trainer & all rounder. The shoe feels fast and the fit is very nice and roomy. But... There are three big downsides of this shoe which easily removes / neutralizes the pros. 1-) The worst tongue that I've ever seen. The material used for the tongue is really weird and it makes the tongue unusable. 2-) The worst laces that I've ever seen. Literally the worst... 3-) Hard upper fabric. It makes the shoe very uncomfortable for long runs. It is like cheap backpack fabric. I have switched between Boston 12 and Novablast 3s for the last month and decided to continue with Novablasts. Bostons are better in terms of many related to running like traction, responsiveness, cushioning, energy return but no way with that cheap upper also the other reasons that I listed above makes the shoe unusable for me.

[@nicolas_run]

Hola me gustaria preguntarte si me podes decir el peso de las adidas boston 12 en una talla 11Us gracias!!

[@clivepreston2228]

I have a wide mid foot - would either of these be ok for my hobbit feet? my Endo Speeds are now too narrow : (

[@rizkahidayanipramonoputri5444]

Do you know where I can find online store that still has these rebel v4 shoes in full black color

[@juha2031]

Would you buy Rebel over Propel for 10k races?

[@markolivercrisostomo3421]

I have boston 12. Is your rebel same size with b12?

[@cherylenehogan1738]

Why would my heal slip out of the boston 12

[@leskennedy]

Boston 11 are on sale for £90 ? Worth it ?

[@harry1583]

They both cost the same in my country.

[@AuDHDRunner]

to me these shoes are nothing alike. Rebel is a mushy recovery shoe and boston firmer daily/long run.

[@ChildishGabito]

Boston 12 gave me runner’s knee every time i use it, sold mine and went for asics nova 4. Never buying again from adidas.

[@vanvihung8982]

Rebel 4 doesn’t look 30mm to me, can anyone help to confirm that?

[@That_Ramdom]

It is 30 it has a 6mm drop I think

[@jimmyquek6536]

Rebel is just better hands down.

[@garry9588]

I love the Boston except for that tongue. Fix that and it's a perfect shoe

[@radusurugiu]

Boston 12 is heavy, heel slips, laces bite on top of foot and hard to find a good lockdown. Never buy again..

[@Ou8y2k2]

The rods would probably fatigue the foot prematurely as well. For daily trainers, stuff like plates and rods are unnecessary. I remember when Adidas just did fashionable high tops. For running, I'm sticking to NB and Saucony. Nikes and Altras just don't last. On is too new with their holes and stuff; durability could be an issue. Asics have too narrow fits. And Hokas have stack heights that are crazy high.

[@nicolas_run]

Hola me gustaria preguntarte si me podes decir el peso de las adidas boston 12 en una talla 11 Us gracias!!