Bought them in the summer of 23, hardly used them. Not a shoe that stands out, easy to forget. But, your video made me try a fast 5K in them today, and by jove they are great. Fastest time I've run in a while. And they are comfy and bouncy enough for a heavy guy like me. Thanks for this reminder!!
I just bought a pair this week. Did 24km in just over 2 hours today, straight out of the box. Felt really great. I'm doing a 12 hour road event in The Netherlands in March and this might just be the shoe (or my triumph 20's). My previous Bostons were the 9 (800+ km's). The difference between the two really shows how shoes have evolved over the last couple of years.
I bought a pair of Boston 12's a few months back. Got about a 100 miles in them now and love running in them. Feel light on foot and energy wise give nack more or less everything you put into them. I feel like I want to pick up the pace everytime I run in them. The only thing I'd change are the laces and maybe for them to feel are bit more snug around the heel and ankles once I've laced up (but I don't eally notice that anymore once I've started running). Great shoe. Great value.
I bought it on september 2023 to run 10km marathon in it and it was great for those couple of trainings and the marathon itself. Then I hanged them till today and went running in them again and remembered how great they are and I can't wait to go run in them again. I'm not much into running, much more of a gym person, but I think I will get into it thanks to this shoe.
I think it’s gotta be my next shoe. I’m not plush with cash, so I’m all about all round shoes. If I can do long runs, speed work, marathons in one shoe, then I’m happy. As long as it’s stable enough, then I’m game.
I started running few weeks ago. My biggest problem with almost any shoe is the width. Adidas Boston 12 fits my feet very well and i even could insert custom insoles for my overpronation. They are even wider than Altra paradigm 6s in the midfood section. A traditional lacing system would be better choice from Adidas. Initially i had some problems because of my high instep using the runner's knot. It alway needs a bit of fine tuning. The midsole setup is genius. Continental outsole is on another level. Overall it's a great pair of shoes. I've got mine for 100€ and they are worth every cent. Thank you for the review! 👍
@@EDDBUD the speed 2 was my fave ever. Had 2 pairs. But the 3 gave me crazy blisters on my toes on 2 long runs. Different socks! So I just use them for shorted stuff now. Using velocity nitro 2 for long runs but I think the boston could be perfect for sharing the load especially with marathon effort thrown in. 😄
Just got mine this weekend in the beautiful Cyan colour from Start Fitness. Getting the Boston 10s to 500 miles then changing over to the 12s. Looking forward to it.
I just bought these and am absolutely delighted with them. They feel light and super cushioned, and the energy rods really give a noticeable pop. Have to be careful with how I lace them up, but that's a feature of all Adidas shoes for me. Good deal £125 from The Running outlet and then another 10% first order so around £105 delivered.....for a shoe with a lot of tech, its a steal.
100% agree with your review. Love the Boston 12 for easy runs and long runs. Good outsole, but especially the midsole is fantastic. Bouncy and responsive. Not too soft, yet very comfortable. Together with the Takumi Sen 9 for speedwork and Deviate Nitro Elite 2 for racing, my rotation is complete. Either the Boston 12 or the Deviate Nitro Elite 2 would be an excellent do-it-all shoe as well.
Once mine got broken in around 30K they are like a different shoe than out of the box, so comfortable. They are the best shoe I have ever owned for running down hills with speed. Not my go to for top speed in a race or tempo training but can handle anything else. Somehow I have adapted to the horrible laces, too long, too slippery, hard to get flat and a good lockdown, but that would be the only thing I hope they change in the 13.
I also bought my 11's for $50. I "fixed" them by cutting out the little token flat piece of carbon sheet under the heel (directly under the strobel plate, cut through fabric, remove, put insole back in). It makes the 11 SO much more pleasant to run in, because nothing is between you and the LightstrikePro foam.
A shoe well worthy of the iconic "Boston" name. Versatility at its best. Still feel a little more padding higher up on the tongue is required. But love this shoe. Great review as always, Edd. 😎
I really loved mine. Clocked 450km in them, but the lightstrike 2.0 just seem to collapse and cave in on the medial side. Had to retire them. Will pick up another pair once I can find them on sale .
These are a definite must. Even though I don’t own a pair yet!. I tried a pair and even though it was a size down the cushion and response was great and it was definitely a must cop.
Hi Ed, thanks for the video, I saw the B12 last year after released by Adidas but didn’t get one, as I was running with UB22. After seeing your view for 100miles B12, finally got myself a pair female B12 for 76 earth credits from Profeet, can’t wait to try them on.
loved it Ed!! must admit your most loved choices have worked perfectly for me!! very happy with my Boston 12s, loving my Superblasts! looking for a nice recovery shoe and speedier than the Bostons now to complete the rotation ;) keep looking at your videos to discover! thanks for the great reviews!
I was lucky enough to be able to grab a couple of pairs of the wide version of the Boston 12 from Wiggle. There aren't many wide fitting shoes like this, other than the Deviate Nitro 2. It's slim pickings for us wider footed folk when it comes to anything more exciting than miserable RunFalcons. Anyway, I agree with you on the Boston 12. They are close to supplanting the Superblast for me on the Sunday long runs. Anyway, thanks for another cracking review!
I feel like I'd love the wide version of this shoe. I loved the fit of the Solarboost 3s, even the regular version was roomy, but the cushioning just wasn't there.
You compare this to the super blast? I guess everyone has different foot mechanics. This to me is comparable to the magic speed 2 but slightly softer. Super blast is magic to me.
Love love love this one. My hammertoe fits in this one;) and intervals are great as well as tempo runs. Only thing is for me the tongue slides down, but by lacing back through the hole on the tongue before knotting this is solved.
Mine are coming in tomorrow to match up with my SL2s. Next month I obviously need some kind of sandals and swim trunks to run. Yesterday I took those white SL2s on a tempo run through what might as well have been monsoon season in Danang, Summer of '68. Those things look better now. The new upper fabric Adidas is using is super nice.
@@r1gav They seem pretty similar, but truthfully the Boston 12 does not fit nearly as well as the SL2 and caused me soleus injury in both legs (left one still slightly sore but not really an issue). I actually have to rotate back from the SL2 to my Pegasus 38 now to let them recover. I can't figure it out. The best I can guess is that the carbon plate does it. I am basically a "recreational middle distance runner who also trains Olympic weightlifting". When running around tempo and threshold paces, I am forefoot to midfoot striking. I think that plate sends shock waves directly into my soleus muscles, but am not sure. My left leg is my dominant leg and the one with the greatest impulse. Anyway.. Boston 12 does not fit nearly as well as SL2 in my opinion, but they really are very different shoes.
Snagged a pair for 45% off and loving it so far used for long runs and 1 speed session so far and it nailed both perfectly. Only issue i had was the laces slipping unless i double knot it
Complete agree with your review. Got mine at the Adidas store on Black Friday 50% off for $80. Absolutely great, versatile shoe. My only regret is I was too stupid not to get multiple pairs. Hey Asics, give me a call. I have a suggestion what you can do with your $200 Superblast.
I have 600km in mine and they're still almost as good as new. The best do it all shoe on the market in my opinion and for the many people that only want one pair to train and race in these are definitely worth a look. The durability on the outsole is wild!
I really enjoyed them (and still do) and I agree with most of what you say, but I do have a negative experience to share. They are an absolute bliss to run in for 32k but beyond that point I do start to experience a really painful lace bite; that tongue is not made for marathoning. Of course I had never gone long enough during my training, and I experienced it for the first time during my marathon race itself, which was a real and unexpected bummer. It didn't keep me from finishing the race, and it didn't significantly affect my running (at that point everything is starting to hurt, anyways), but, boy, was I glad to finish and get these shoes off of my feet! Excellent shoe for marathon training, but not for the race itself!
I can’t really get on with the Boston 12 or Pro 3. Feel really unstable in these shoes and get all manner of aches and pains after. Maybe because I am heavy? Not sure. It’s a shame.
Not sure I find these unstable at all. If you don’t like the feel don’t try the speed 3 etc as those are very soft
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Very stabel, good amount of softness and feedback. Use it for my easy runs and feels lively. Its just a bid wide and maybe i need to downsize. Just broke my mid foot in it, but its not the shoes fault. Be careful with all higher Carbon plated shoes as an angle twist coud make more damage
My Boston 12 already has 700 km on it and is running very well, the sole has little wear, the midsole continues to cushion very well, the stability is better than I thought, the only damage is to the upper part. in the toe area that i put patch inside both shoes!
Im finding the sole's lightstrike 2.0 to be hardened and collapsed after 160km but the Light strike pro is still good. The shoe doesnt last long, but when new they are fantastic.
@@EDDBUDI’m a 77kg heel striker when tired. I’ve started running 4 months ago, two half marathons done now. I’m comparing the heel foam to my Adios Pro 3.
Unfortunately I *am* getting lace pressure and pain on the top of my foot with these. 🙁 It's not that they're too tight - plenty of room fit-wise. Maybe some lacing experimentation is needed.
YES; Speed3 has been a "does everything" shoe for me, I even did a couple park runs in them because I didn't want to travel with multiple pairs of running shoes. Superblast is my current go-to shoe, and one of the few in the last 20 years that I'd buy again instead of trying something else. (I left my Speed3's in the house on Hawai'i so I don't have to bring running shoes every time I go there)
@@randenlewis152 yes, it is. I just find the 3 better at long and ez runs, The 2 is snappier and faster for anything quicker. I have an unused pair of 2's waiting in the wings. I guess it's time to do a webcrawl and see if there are any cheap new pairs of 2's!
Always enjoyed Adidas for road running and felt that way about my old Adios 6, it needed breaking but then became such a comfortable shoe for daily training and speed training. Bought Adios 8 recently and it is such a disappointment, so stift, can't seem to break it even after 80km 😢. Saucony Speed 3 was way too soft, such a waste of money for me. Thinking of replacing it with Boston 12 now, thank you for the review!
I love it. The only thing concerning me a bit is that the lightstrike 2.0 shows quite noticeable creasing after only 60kms. Maybe it is just poor running technique from me 😅 but really, it has creased way more than other foams such as Sauconys normal pwrrun. Have others experienced the same?
I think the US$160 price point for full retail is reasonable for the high performance trainers. Kudos to the manufacturers of the Boston, Magic Speed, and Deviate Nitro.
If you have the Saucony Triumph 20 and Speed 3 and Asics Superblast and Novablast 3 do you need this shoe? I don't think I do but it sounds like an excellent versatile and durable shoe.
I only had enough money for one shoe this year and picked the Boston 12 and its been great, 5 months and 50 mile week, im starting to feel its at the end, but loved it. Even got a sub 18 on a 5k, at a young age of 44 😅
So around 1000-1100 miles on the boston 12s ? That's seriously incredible durability, considering it has lightstrike pro seems my pair will last me for 2 years then
I would really like to try this one. However, I don't think the outsole is suited for my runs here. A big part of my runs are on buffed out trails. The Deviate Nitro 2 was perfect for that. I'm now trying the Novablast 4, but I'm already missing my DN2's.
Like an electronic guitar tuner, the five energy rods tune perfectly to my metatarsal tendons in my foot. There is no marketing hype on Adidas behalf. It really works for me. Perhaps because I'm a forefoot striker. Ring of Fire, not on the Falsom Prison album, but like Cash with his distinctive voice, Standard Ridgeway from Wall of Voodoo does the best cover that song.
Just got done with a pair of Invincible 3s, and I wanted to get something different. Could not get past the stiffness even around 50 miles. I guess I'm too used to max cushion, and shoes like the Boston just make my shins ache. Returned them and got some Superblast instead 😭
I have around 100 miles on my pair now and I really want to love this shoe, I just can't. It feels and sounds like a clog with a midsole to me. I have the Boston 10 and I'm struggling to find the effects of Lightstrike Pro in the 12 that's supposed to make it better, it feels like a slightly stiffer shoe but still heavy. It's 'ok' but I'm not sure what it's for - the Pro 2/3 (Saucony's Endorphin as well), are great for the tempo long runs and I much prefer the Puma Velocity Nitro (there are loads of great slow runners from everyone) for slow long runs. The Takumi Sen 8/9/10 or even the Adios 6/7 are all better for shorter stints and track work.
i can't decide between kinvara 14 and boston 12 for tempo training. I feel like K14 might be better as it does not have any carbon in it and its lighter. what do you think ?
Love the Boston 12 now. On the first few runs, I thought, "Oh no!". There really is a breaking in period, and the lace system won't be to everyones taste. But once I got the lockdown right and the foam boke down and softened a little, it has become a top trainer. Does everything well.
Great review 👍 I love my Boston 12 shoes and they are very quick shoes. I set my PB for a half marathon and they are useful for training for my first marathon. I'm switching between these and the Prime X Strung for my marathon training and I'm considering this for my race day shoe
I really like them, but would go with a US 11.5 verses my normal 12. They are a bit long. Also wish they could fix the step in. Most difficult shoe I have ever worn for getting into them.
@EDDBUD It will be my only shoe. Is it OK to live with that minor drawback and get the benefits of the B12s strengths? Also, on the flip side, can the SL2s handle the faster paced long runs like the B12? It's really an either/or situation for me. I do mostly fartlek 10ks and the weekly long run up to 2hrs, but will need a shoe that can run the 42km distance at once or twice a year.. What would u do? I currently run in an Adizero SL1. So, I'm used to firm lol.
Love the 12s completely different from the 10s. For me it's a completely different shoe all together. Opposite to the 10s that I only ran for 15k and gave them away,really can't run on them.
Cheerio mate,was a bit sceptical and caught betwixt between endorphin speed 3 and this one and I ordered mine today for 140 quid......hope will serve me well after watching your video. Is it any good for walking?
Nice,thanks....may be I can use them for running. Any other best shoe recommended for running on road,footpaths from your experience. Which one is the softest and stable in your experience?
Hi Ed, looking for a new daily! Is the width of the upper enough for a wide size 11? True to size? Any suggestions or insight would be much appreciated 😀 Mon the Marr 👍👍
I bought some boston 12s and I've heard they take some time to break in (maybe 50 ish miles ). I've probably got 13 miles in mine but I'm still having a hard time running in them. Is any one else in the same shoes as me? How long untill the shoes became comfortable? I've loved the saucony speed 1 and 2s and I feel like I've been lost since then. The boston 12 are close if I can only get them comfortable. Please help a fellow runner😢
I was looking at the Boston 11s in a local shop and I found the Adidas uppers were quite uncomfortable to get into. I had to loosen the laces all the way in all holes to slip my feet inside. The Nikes, Pumas, Asics I have had/tried were so easy to slip into, you only had to loosen the final two holes. Does anyone else face that or was it just me?
The shoe is great but fits larger than other adidas shoes y chanhue de insole for a supoort insole and use thick socks and problem solved maybe i will try a size 11 1/2 us next time
I have the exact shoe and two months in Ive been enjoying it. For the stack it doesnt run like a high stack shoe. Feels pretty low to the ground so to speak. Something odd did happen about 4 miles in to my speed session this morning. I starting feeling some pain on the outside edge of my left foot almost like I had something in my shoe. By the time I got home 1.5 miles later it was hurting like mad. Took my shoe off and found a hole had been rubbed in my sock along with a corresponding bloody hole in the side of my foot. For the life of me I dont know what caused it. Nothing in the shoe I can find. Hoping its not the shoe.
If Adidas upgrades the Boston 12 sneaker to your liking, it will be a different model. Although engineers never stand still. Boston 10 was an engineering breakthrough, while 11 and 12 saw only subtle changes for the better. Will there be a breakthrough in 2024 in terms of global change? I think no.
I've had boston 9/10/11 and will get this when they wear out. Picked up a pair of Boston 11's in TK that were "Womans" and noticed the midsole is considerably softer...is that a thing with womens versions?
@@EDDBUD yeah I was wondering if they do vary the formula for lighter women? the size and fit is exactly the same so there must be something that makes it a "womens" shoe...besides them being pink...
I have this one as my first running shoe. When I use them at a race my foot will sleep sometimes. Yesterday my whole feet. Could it be the shoe? Must say, I have a wide foot.
@@keitheager6023 Hey Keith, I'm about the same height as you and weight. How many miles did it take for you to break in those boston 12s ? What other shoes do you run in?
Bought them in the summer of 23, hardly used them. Not a shoe that stands out, easy to forget. But, your video made me try a fast 5K in them today, and by jove they are great. Fastest time I've run in a while. And they are comfy and bouncy enough for a heavy guy like me. Thanks for this reminder!!
I purchased by looking ur view on January 24. Now break after 50km. Really excellent n I can run full marathon in it
This has become my go to shoe for basically everything. Thanks for the review edd!
Good choice!
I just bought a pair this week. Did 24km in just over 2 hours today, straight out of the box. Felt really great. I'm doing a 12 hour road event in The Netherlands in March and this might just be the shoe (or my triumph 20's). My previous Bostons were the 9 (800+ km's). The difference between the two really shows how shoes have evolved over the last couple of years.
I have 350 KM on my B12's and they are really holding up well. My experience is about the same as Edd's. Great shoe.
My Rotation: Boston 12, Speed 3/4s, Mach 6, Novablast 4. I'm happy!!!
How’s the fit on the Boston 12 ? Is the sizing the same as the Novablast 4 ? Cheers
Did a 16 mile progressive run in the Boston 9 this morning, great shoe and the Continental outsoles are the Crème de la menthe!
A classic! I know a man that can run that far with a suitcase full of toy dogs.
I bought a pair of Boston 12's a few months back. Got about a 100 miles in them now and love running in them. Feel light on foot and energy wise give nack more or less everything you put into them. I feel like I want to pick up the pace everytime I run in them. The only thing I'd change are the laces and maybe for them to feel are bit more snug around the heel and ankles once I've laced up (but I don't eally notice that anymore once I've started running). Great shoe. Great value.
easily my favorite shoe in my rotation.
I bought it on september 2023 to run 10km marathon in it and it was great for those couple of trainings and the marathon itself.
Then I hanged them till today and went running in them again and remembered how great they are and I can't wait to go run in them again. I'm not much into running, much more of a gym person, but I think I will get into it thanks to this shoe.
Really good shoe for all round stuff. Just a great all rounder
I think it’s gotta be my next shoe. I’m not plush with cash, so I’m all about all round shoes. If I can do long runs, speed work, marathons in one shoe, then I’m happy. As long as it’s stable enough, then I’m game.
It’s a very usable reliable model
I started running few weeks ago.
My biggest problem with almost any shoe is the width.
Adidas Boston 12 fits my feet very well and i even could insert custom insoles for my overpronation. They are even wider than Altra paradigm 6s in the midfood section.
A traditional lacing system would be better choice from Adidas. Initially i had some problems because of my high instep using the runner's knot. It alway needs a bit of fine tuning.
The midsole setup is genius.
Continental outsole is on another level.
Overall it's a great pair of shoes.
I've got mine for 100€ and they are worth every cent.
Thank you for the review! 👍
Glad these are hitting the spot 👍🏼👊
I have it in black and white! love it!
I have been really tempted by this shoe for a while. My speed 3s are horrendous for anything over 10k. Need a long distance speed shoe!
The 3 was too soft for me and few the same about it.
@@EDDBUD the speed 2 was my fave ever. Had 2 pairs. But the 3 gave me crazy blisters on my toes on 2 long runs. Different socks! So I just use them for shorted stuff now. Using velocity nitro 2 for long runs but I think the boston could be perfect for sharing the load especially with marathon effort thrown in. 😄
Just got mine this weekend in the beautiful Cyan colour from Start Fitness. Getting the Boston 10s to 500 miles then changing over to the 12s. Looking forward to it.
Good choice!
I just bought these and am absolutely delighted with them. They feel light and super cushioned, and the energy rods really give a noticeable pop. Have to be careful with how I lace them up, but that's a feature of all Adidas shoes for me. Good deal £125 from The Running outlet and then another 10% first order so around £105 delivered.....for a shoe with a lot of tech, its a steal.
A great shoe. I think one of my top options from 2023
I love them. One of the best shoes out there when you consider price, versatility and durability
They are strong in all areas
100% agree with your review. Love the Boston 12 for easy runs and long runs. Good outsole, but especially the midsole is fantastic. Bouncy and responsive. Not too soft, yet very comfortable. Together with the Takumi Sen 9 for speedwork and Deviate Nitro Elite 2 for racing, my rotation is complete. Either the Boston 12 or the Deviate Nitro Elite 2 would be an excellent do-it-all shoe as well.
Once mine got broken in around 30K they are like a different shoe than out of the box, so comfortable. They are the best shoe I have ever owned for running down hills with speed. Not my go to for top speed in a race or tempo training but can handle anything else. Somehow I have adapted to the horrible laces, too long, too slippery, hard to get flat and a good lockdown, but that would be the only thing I hope they change in the 13.
Some serious compliments there. Really good model and good pricing.
Bought 11 for 52€ earth credits on discount! First I was skeptical me and my 88kgs!😬 After 40k the rods tuned to my body 😅. Definitely buying the 12!
I also bought my 11's for $50. I "fixed" them by cutting out the little token flat piece of carbon sheet under the heel (directly under the strobel plate, cut through fabric, remove, put insole back in). It makes the 11 SO much more pleasant to run in, because nothing is between you and the LightstrikePro foam.
I bought them and made 2 runs with. I like them as much as my brooks ghost max for my recovery runs. And the fact I can also push the pace is great
A shoe well worthy of the iconic "Boston" name. Versatility at its best.
Still feel a little more padding higher up on the tongue is required. But love this shoe.
Great review as always, Edd. 😎
I think they bought the shoe back to where people expected it to be.
I really loved mine. Clocked 450km in them, but the lightstrike 2.0 just seem to collapse and cave in on the medial side. Had to retire them. Will pick up another pair once I can find them on sale .
That’s not bad these days for the softer foams
These are a definite must. Even though I don’t own a pair yet!. I tried a pair and even though it was a size down the cushion and response was great and it was definitely a must cop.
Top of the list from 2023 for sure
I'm at 300k mark really heated for the start , really loved now using for all my running.
Glad they worked out
Thanks for the review!
I liked the Boston 9, and skipped the 10 and 11.
It's happy to see that adidas is doing the 12 right!
Way better version than before
Hi Ed, thanks for the video, I saw the B12 last year after released by Adidas but didn’t get one, as I was running with UB22. After seeing your view for 100miles B12, finally got myself a pair female B12 for 76 earth credits from Profeet, can’t wait to try them on.
It’s quite the model. Super durable and good on all paces
Rhe shoe works great on wet, asfalt and dirt, is great for long runs, intervals and tempo but no so much for slow runs.
Felt pretty good for me on anything. The improved stability helps
loved it Ed!! must admit your most loved choices have worked perfectly for me!! very happy with my Boston 12s, loving my Superblasts! looking for a nice recovery shoe and speedier than the Bostons now to complete the rotation ;) keep looking at your videos to discover! thanks for the great reviews!
Great to hear!
Boston 12 is one of the best. For me speed 3 is probably just a nose ahead.
Speed 3 so mushy for me nothing like v1/2
@@FatUglySadMan yes speed 3 was a total flop for me man. Each to their own I suppose. 👌
Speed 4 releasing at the end of this month. LFG!!!
@@xxxgrow don’t get excited 40 miles in my speed 4 very meh, expected so much more :(
@@FatUglySadManno speed will be better then the v1 😢
I was lucky enough to be able to grab a couple of pairs of the wide version of the Boston 12 from Wiggle. There aren't many wide fitting shoes like this, other than the Deviate Nitro 2. It's slim pickings for us wider footed folk when it comes to anything more exciting than miserable RunFalcons. Anyway, I agree with you on the Boston 12. They are close to supplanting the Superblast for me on the Sunday long runs.
Anyway, thanks for another cracking review!
I feel like I'd love the wide version of this shoe. I loved the fit of the Solarboost 3s, even the regular version was roomy, but the cushioning just wasn't there.
Much appreciated and glad they are hitting the spot
You compare this to the super blast? I guess everyone has different foot mechanics. This to me is comparable to the magic speed 2 but slightly softer. Super blast is magic to me.
After trying so many different pairs of running shoes this season for marathon training, B12 is the best i have tried.
Agree 100%
Thanks, im currently choosing, if ill go for another pair of deviate 2, or try out the boston. After this, ill go for the boston!
Deviate 2 are superior imo, I don't like my Boston 12s, retired them after 10miles 😂
Love love love this one. My hammertoe fits in this one;) and intervals are great as well as tempo runs. Only thing is for me the tongue slides down, but by lacing back through the hole on the tongue before knotting this is solved.
Probably my favourite shoe right now. Pro 3 is my marathon choice but the Boston is good for most of the training.
So usable from any session perspective.
Mine are coming in tomorrow to match up with my SL2s. Next month I obviously need some kind of sandals and swim trunks to run. Yesterday I took those white SL2s on a tempo run through what might as well have been monsoon season in Danang, Summer of '68. Those things look better now. The new upper fabric Adidas is using is super nice.
Some of the best from the current adidas crop
How was the sizing between the SL2 and Boston 12 ?
@@r1gav They seem pretty similar, but truthfully the Boston 12 does not fit nearly as well as the SL2 and caused me soleus injury in both legs (left one still slightly sore but not really an issue). I actually have to rotate back from the SL2 to my Pegasus 38 now to let them recover. I can't figure it out. The best I can guess is that the carbon plate does it. I am basically a "recreational middle distance runner who also trains Olympic weightlifting". When running around tempo and threshold paces, I am forefoot to midfoot striking. I think that plate sends shock waves directly into my soleus muscles, but am not sure. My left leg is my dominant leg and the one with the greatest impulse. Anyway.. Boston 12 does not fit nearly as well as SL2 in my opinion, but they really are very different shoes.
Zero complaints about my pair after many months of use. I can’t say that about many others though own. Winner winner chicken dinner.
I like my modded 11's, and your review sounds like the 12 is even better. I'll prolly git a pair at some point.
Snagged a pair for 45% off and loving it so far used for long runs and 1 speed session so far and it nailed both perfectly. Only issue i had was the laces slipping unless i double knot it
That’s a good price for this one!
Got this on your recommendation Ed, love it and use it as my daily. I use this and the Puma deviate which feels a bit similar.
Yes they fit in that same slot. Very usable models.
Complete agree with your review. Got mine at the Adidas store on Black Friday 50% off for $80. Absolutely great, versatile shoe. My only regret is I was too stupid not to get multiple pairs. Hey Asics, give me a call. I have a suggestion what you can do with your $200 Superblast.
That’s a good regret to have for a shoe!
I have 600km in mine and they're still almost as good as new. The best do it all shoe on the market in my opinion and for the many people that only want one pair to train and race in these are definitely worth a look.
The durability on the outsole is wild!
Yes the outsole is quite possibly the best I’ve seen at this point. Literally no wear at all!
My pair will arive on monday, so excited to try them out.
Enjoy!
I really enjoyed them (and still do) and I agree with most of what you say, but I do have a negative experience to share. They are an absolute bliss to run in for 32k but beyond that point I do start to experience a really painful lace bite; that tongue is not made for marathoning.
Of course I had never gone long enough during my training, and I experienced it for the first time during my marathon race itself, which was a real and unexpected bummer. It didn't keep me from finishing the race, and it didn't significantly affect my running (at that point everything is starting to hurt, anyways), but, boy, was I glad to finish and get these shoes off of my feet!
Excellent shoe for marathon training, but not for the race itself!
I can’t really get on with the Boston 12 or Pro 3. Feel really unstable in these shoes and get all manner of aches and pains after. Maybe because I am heavy? Not sure. It’s a shame.
Not sure I find these unstable at all. If you don’t like the feel don’t try the speed 3 etc as those are very soft
Very stabel, good amount of softness and feedback. Use it for my easy runs and feels lively. Its just a bid wide and maybe i need to downsize.
Just broke my mid foot in it, but its not the shoes fault. Be careful with all higher Carbon plated shoes as an angle twist coud make more damage
Hope you are on the road to recovery 👍🏼
Been enjoying my B12 so far. Bought two pairs at my local Adidas outlet store for a total of $160 USD earth credits. Couldn't pass up the price.
This is my favorite pair or running shoes.
Great shoe, totally agree with you Ed!!
Spot on Mate !
Great reviews as always
Much appreciated!
Have about four hundred miles in mine the midsole is starting to loose its pop.
Great shoe.
Not a bad distance there!
Not a bad distance there!
My Boston 12 already has 700 km on it and is running very well, the sole has little wear, the midsole continues to cushion very well, the stability is better than I thought, the only damage is to the upper part. in the toe area that i put patch inside both shoes!
Yeah these thin parts bound to go first
Im finding the sole's lightstrike 2.0 to be hardened and collapsed after 160km but the Light strike pro is still good. The shoe doesnt last long, but when new they are fantastic.
I have heard people getting many miles out of these. Perhaps it’s temp based?
@@EDDBUDI’m a 77kg heel striker when tired. I’ve started running 4 months ago, two half marathons done now. I’m comparing the heel foam to my Adios Pro 3.
@@aveenmahabal Lightstrike pro always seems to hold up better than anything else.
Thanks
Much appreciated super support! 👍🏼👊
Unfortunately I *am* getting lace pressure and pain on the top of my foot with these. 🙁 It's not that they're too tight - plenty of room fit-wise.
Maybe some lacing experimentation is needed.
Perhaps some stock experiments too
Great review, Ed. Would you say it’s appropriate for heel-mid foot strikers?
I don’t see why not. A firmer ride back there by todays standard but very smooth
@@EDDBUD Roger that, buddy.
Boston 12, Speed 3, Super Blast. All considerations for the GOAT do it all super trainerZ
Speed 2*
YES; Speed3 has been a "does everything" shoe for me, I even did a couple park runs in them because I didn't want to travel with multiple pairs of running shoes. Superblast is my current go-to shoe, and one of the few in the last 20 years that I'd buy again instead of trying something else. (I left my Speed3's in the house on Hawai'i so I don't have to bring running shoes every time I go there)
@@tazpengra nah speed 2 is better
@@randenlewis152 yes, it is. I just find the 3 better at long and ez runs, The 2 is snappier and faster for anything quicker. I have an unused pair of 2's waiting in the wings. I guess it's time to do a webcrawl and see if there are any cheap new pairs of 2's!
Always enjoyed Adidas for road running and felt that way about my old Adios 6, it needed breaking but then became such a comfortable shoe for daily training and speed training. Bought Adios 8 recently and it is such a disappointment, so stift, can't seem to break it even after 80km 😢.
Saucony Speed 3 was way too soft, such a waste of money for me. Thinking of replacing it with Boston 12 now, thank you for the review!
Hope this one helped out
I love it. The only thing concerning me a bit is that the lightstrike 2.0 shows quite noticeable creasing after only 60kms. Maybe it is just poor running technique from me 😅 but really, it has creased way more than other foams such as Sauconys normal pwrrun. Have others experienced the same?
It’s creased but I think it’s performing better now
I think the US$160 price point for full retail is reasonable for the high performance trainers. Kudos to the manufacturers of the Boston, Magic Speed, and Deviate Nitro.
Yes spot on for value and price here really
If you have the Saucony Triumph 20 and Speed 3 and Asics Superblast and Novablast 3 do you need this shoe? I don't think I do but it sounds like an excellent versatile and durable shoe.
Might have it covered if you have those also!
I only had enough money for one shoe this year and picked the Boston 12 and its been great, 5 months and 50 mile week, im starting to feel its at the end, but loved it. Even got a sub 18 on a 5k, at a young age of 44 😅
So around 1000-1100 miles on the boston 12s ? That's seriously incredible durability, considering it has lightstrike pro seems my pair will last me for 2 years then
Glad it’s hitting the spot for your running James 👍🏼👊
I would really like to try this one. However, I don't think the outsole is suited for my runs here. A big part of my runs are on buffed out trails. The Deviate Nitro 2 was perfect for that. I'm now trying the Novablast 4, but I'm already missing my DN2's.
The Puma is the one for you with more lugs.
I wish they were a bit firmer. Especially in the forefoot area. Still a great shoe.
Firmer? It’s a good balance for me.
Just purchased 😁
How does the Boston 12 compare to the Takumi Sen?
Much more shoe. Thicker upper and lightstrike 2.0 in the midsole.
Like an electronic guitar tuner, the five energy rods tune perfectly to my metatarsal tendons in my foot. There is no marketing hype on Adidas behalf. It really works for me. Perhaps because I'm a forefoot striker. Ring of Fire, not on the Falsom Prison album, but like Cash with his distinctive voice, Standard Ridgeway from Wall of Voodoo does the best cover that song.
Orange blossom special. Very special. I think some jazz masters might have been in action around this period
@@EDDBUDStan Ridgeway- Camouflage. A gem of a song.
I do want this shoe but after buying Puma DN2 Asics Superblast and Saucony Speed 3(sale) I’m having a hard time justifying it 😥 Running isn’t cheap.
Yes it can be a money pit! Got to select the best models for the cash
Looking to replace Hoka Mach X. Possibly with the Boston 12. My heals chew heel counters though, and I'm a bit concerned if these will last.
No real counter here. So it could go either way!
Great shoe! Ed, how on earth do you get the shoes looking so clean and new again 😅...God forbid not the washing machine? 👍🏃♂️🏃
Baby wipes. Elbow grease and some brushes.
Love this shoe.
Why does it feel lighter than the superblast even though it's heavier 🤔
It’s quite odd isn’t it! 🥉
@@EDDBUD could it be that the foam is more airier than the superblast blast foam which is dense..could also be the upper is lighter
Kinda regret buying the superblast now. Could have bought 3 pairs for the same price of the superblast 😭
Just got done with a pair of Invincible 3s, and I wanted to get something different. Could not get past the stiffness even around 50 miles. I guess I'm too used to max cushion, and shoes like the Boston just make my shins ache. Returned them and got some Superblast instead 😭
Not sure I find them overly stiff. The Superblast a great shoe also though
My favourite running shoes, i have two pairs ( one spare) 💁♀️
Great model and a good all rounder
I have around 100 miles on my pair now and I really want to love this shoe, I just can't. It feels and sounds like a clog with a midsole to me. I have the Boston 10 and I'm struggling to find the effects of Lightstrike Pro in the 12 that's supposed to make it better, it feels like a slightly stiffer shoe but still heavy.
It's 'ok' but I'm not sure what it's for - the Pro 2/3 (Saucony's Endorphin as well), are great for the tempo long runs and I much prefer the Puma Velocity Nitro (there are loads of great slow runners from everyone) for slow long runs. The Takumi Sen 8/9/10 or even the Adios 6/7 are all better for shorter stints and track work.
Sounds like you have a different shoe to me. The 10 was awful. The 12 a massive improvement.
@@EDDBUD Perhaps I do. Maybe I have a dud, it can happen.
i can't decide between kinvara 14 and boston 12 for tempo training. I feel like K14 might be better as it does not have any carbon in it and its lighter. what do you think ?
The Kinvara is much firmer though way lighter. Don’t have the pop or long distance chops of the Boston
Love the Boston 12 now. On the first few runs, I thought, "Oh no!". There really is a breaking in period, and the lace system won't be to everyones taste. But once I got the lockdown right and the foam boke down and softened a little, it has become a top trainer. Does everything well.
Totally agree!
Great review 👍 I love my Boston 12 shoes and they are very quick shoes. I set my PB for a half marathon and they are useful for training for my first marathon. I'm switching between these and the Prime X Strung for my marathon training and I'm considering this for my race day shoe
I’m glad to see the Boston back on the marathon racers feet. It’s a good durable model
I really like them, but would go with a US 11.5 verses my normal 12. They are a bit long. Also wish they could fix the step in. Most difficult shoe I have ever worn for getting into them.
I found them super easy with untied laces.
Hi ED, is the B12 good for slower paces like around 6.30/km.
Don’t see why not. Might be a little rigid for that
@EDDBUD It will be my only shoe. Is it OK to live with that minor drawback and get the benefits of the B12s strengths? Also, on the flip side, can the SL2s handle the faster paced long runs like the B12? It's really an either/or situation for me. I do mostly fartlek 10ks and the weekly long run up to 2hrs, but will need a shoe that can run the 42km distance at once or twice a year.. What would u do? I currently run in an Adizero SL1. So, I'm used to firm lol.
Love the 12s completely different from the 10s. For me it's a completely different shoe all together. Opposite to the 10s that I only ran for 15k and gave them away,really can't run on them.
Yeah runs completely differently. Such a big change
Cheerio mate,was a bit sceptical and caught betwixt between endorphin speed 3 and this one and I ordered mine today for 140 quid......hope will serve me well after watching your video.
Is it any good for walking?
Maybe a bit rigid for walking but a superb running shoe
Nice,thanks....may be I can use them for running.
Any other best shoe recommended for running on road,footpaths from your experience.
Which one is the softest and stable in your experience?
Hi Ed, looking for a new daily! Is the width of the upper enough for a wide size 11? True to size? Any suggestions or insight would be much appreciated 😀 Mon the Marr 👍👍
No personal experience on the wide version. Any viewers can help?
@@EDDBUD thank you!! R.I.P KK... Truly awful for all sports this! So young
@@rupertking6682 Taken too soon. 😔
Good afternoon. At Adidas, yes, it is. Like to EDDBUD. A nice weekend for everyone.
Thanks for tuning in 👍🏼👊
Are these true to size?
I bought some boston 12s and I've heard they take some time to break in (maybe 50 ish miles ). I've probably got 13 miles in mine but I'm still having a hard time running in them. Is any one else in the same shoes as me? How long untill the shoes became comfortable? I've loved the saucony speed 1 and 2s and I feel like I've been lost since then. The boston 12 are close if I can only get them comfortable. Please help a fellow runner😢
Also I'm 6 ft 220 pnds so it's harder for me to find shoes.
Keep persisting with them. They took some break in for me
@@EDDBUD Thank you very much for replying back.
Got the Boston 12 in wide - it's shallow and snug in the forefoot. Great ride, but not the best fit for wide/voluminous feet.
I was looking at the Boston 11s in a local shop and I found the Adidas uppers were quite uncomfortable to get into. I had to loosen the laces all the way in all holes to slip my feet inside. The Nikes, Pumas, Asics I have had/tried were so easy to slip into, you only had to loosen the final two holes. Does anyone else face that or was it just me?
I always loosen and the retighten the laces. Your foot expands and contracts. The laces don’t!
Is ASICS magicspeed3 half as good as Boston 12?
Never tried it. But the Boston is a banger
The shoe is great but fits larger than other adidas shoes y chanhue de insole for a supoort insole and use thick socks and problem solved maybe i will try a size 11 1/2 us next time
Not sure I would have size down
I have the exact shoe and two months in Ive been enjoying it. For the stack it doesnt run like a high stack shoe. Feels pretty low to the ground so to speak. Something odd did happen about 4 miles in to my speed session this morning. I starting feeling some pain on the outside edge of my left foot almost like I had something in my shoe. By the time I got home 1.5 miles later it was hurting like mad. Took my shoe off and found a hole had been rubbed in my sock along with a corresponding bloody hole in the side of my foot. For the life of me I dont know what caused it. Nothing in the shoe I can find. Hoping its not the shoe.
Very odd! Hope it’s a one off
Boston 12 has become one of my favorites… after 200K i love it even more… it also just looks sexy 😍
Yes it’s a darn good looking shoe. Love the midsole profile
I have 125km I think is one of the best shoes of the 2023. The only thing is you need to do about 30 or 40 km to felt the real shoe.
Yes it takes some time to bed in.
If Adidas upgrades the Boston 12 sneaker to your liking, it will be a different model. Although engineers never stand still. Boston 10 was an engineering breakthrough, while 11 and 12 saw only subtle changes for the better. Will there be a breakthrough in 2024 in terms of global change? I think no.
How does it compare to say nike tempo next % for speed?
Similar weights. Though the tempo was special. Nothing else like it out there
Boston 12 vs Sen 10?
Quite different shoes. One is very much a tempo shoe. The Boston more a Jack of all trades.
@@EDDBUD but you said sen 10 is a good daily
@@randenlewis152 you can but for most the Boston a better bet for daily use
I've had boston 9/10/11 and will get this when they wear out.
Picked up a pair of Boston 11's in TK that were "Womans" and noticed the midsole is considerably softer...is that a thing with womens versions?
Not sure if they vary the formula. The new lightstrike 2.0 is a game changer for this model
@@EDDBUD yeah I was wondering if they do vary the formula for lighter women? the size and fit is exactly the same so there must be something that makes it a "womens" shoe...besides them being pink...
Asics nimbus 25 or boston 12? Prices are the same & I run on the tiles mostly.
I’m confused.. help me!
Boston for me. It’s super comfortable and very usable
Thanks! I’ve finally ordered boston 12.. 😊
Puma Nitro elite 2 vs Boston 12?
The Boston only because of the lighter breathable upper
I have this one as my first running shoe. When I use them at a race my foot will sleep sometimes. Yesterday my whole feet. Could it be the shoe? Must say, I have a wide foot.
Did you get the wide version?
@@EDDBUD unfortunately not. Learned my lessons for the next pair of shoes. They are still oke though, it only happens with race pace.
How is your shoe not full of creases at 100 miles? Mine are looking all wrinkly at 15...
Not sure I am a very light runner for my height
🤔
I'm 6 ft and 90 kg, stride runner, that's probably it.
@@keitheager6023
Hey Keith, I'm about the same height as you and weight. How many miles did it take for you to break in those boston 12s ? What other shoes do you run in?