Have done a few runs in the Boston 12 and worn them casually. Did 12k on the weekend and felt that they were really up there with the speed 3. This is definitely imo the best daily. Only slight negative is that it takes a bit of work getting them on due to the floppy tongue.
Ed, initially it looked like you had Mohawk hairdo. The white hat with the white race numbers and the black hat strip across the middle of the head. Looks like a Mohawk. Check it out.
Continental rubber is the greatest of all outsole rubber. I'd certainly be interested to see what you make of the Lidl shoe. I saw Lennox Gilbey at the supermarket the other day, his mum's alright, but struggles with her feet.
As someone with a broader forefoot, I applaud their move to a more generous toe box. Adios Pro 3 fits me better than their older super shoes and it appears to be the last they’re using elsewhere in the line as well.
Love it when adidas puts out a banger. Because that's pretty much the only time I can get decent running shoes at a reasonable price in my country. Brands like Asics or Saucony either never have sales or don't even exist.
@@EDDBUD i have just picked up my 4th pair and i do roughly 50miles a week great daily. Ive Just entered my first marathon chester and need a fast shoe and its doing my head in which ones to get ha.
@@EDDBUD ya tbh that was going to be my next daily heard good things but was just the price difference, cos a just got them novas for 80quid. Am looking at the saucony pro or vapourfly 3 for the marathon atm.
Neil Young once bought 200,000 damaged copies due to a mastering error of his own album, " Comes A Time " He was afraid they would get released to public since some of them were already shipped. He used them to tile the roof of his barn because he didn't want them destroyed and thrown away as waste.
Taking a leaf out of Briggs book from the back cover of the “Everybody knows this is nowhere”. Apparently he blasted copies of time fades away with a shotgun once too!
Just bought a pair for my two up coming Marathons. Didn't want to shell out the big bucks for a race shoe. Hope it does me well, from what I can see most reviews are positive 🙏, thanks for the review
‘Pleased to know the Boston is back. I wore my TERREX Speed Ultra yesterday for some mixed surface fun. I still like that one a lot. That and the Takumi. ✌🏽💙👟
absolutely wonderful shoe, got it for $90 USD equiv in local currency Did many intervals, long runs and most recently a 40km run in it (my first 40k ever) So far, a stunning and comfortable rockered ride, upper gave me no issues, and zero blisters for me, fit is perfect and fits like a glove, really nailed the fit. Post-run didn't feel sore at all, really an enjoyable cruising ride at easy paces up to 10k pace. For my first ever "super-trainer" really did more than live up to the hype kinda addicted to LS Pro now as a midsole foam ( I usually run 42 miles/ 68km per week on average) I started running only in late September last year hahaha
Did you hear at the Darlington 10k they used seaweed drink pods that are biodegradable? Alternative to plastic but the locals were not happy as they were unsightly!
They had them at the Gothenburg Half Marathon in May. The issue was they were pods of athletic drink, so there was no opening or spout, you put them in your mouth and bit. Well, imagine >50K runners putting them in their mouth and biting down. They popped like balloons and the sticky drink went nearly everywhere but in the runners mouth, spraying runners next to each other.
Hi eddbud 👋 , excellent review thank you , after 3 shoes not working out ( very disappointing) I think the bos 12 will fit in nicely , what I might do is wait until triumph 21 , nova 4 come out then decide 😀, got to burn out the shoes what I'm loving first
Lidl shoe review 🤘 These Boston’s looking more and more appealing. Gonna wait until they’re a bit cheaper but looks like a good un. Bit of a tempo next% vibe too… business in the front, eva in the back.
I'm a true Speed junkie (on my 5th pair of Endorphin Speeds, currently iteration 3) but I've decided to give these a go. They're priced competitively so I couldn't resist.
Just ordered a pair and looking forward to giving them a go 👍🏻 thanks for another great review Edd. Look forward to seeing what you think of the Brooks Hyperion Max. I’ve been enjoying mine a lot recently for a range of different runs
@@EDDBUD it is very similar. I like the extra stack - makes it more forgiving and versatile. Still pretty firm but I tend to prefer slightly firmer over a too soft midsole. Hope you enjoy them 😊
Hey Edd! Nice rewiew. Just yesterday I finished my 3 months Polar program to bounce back from knee injury. I did a 5k race with my B12 and I just forgot it was there in my feel. It was so nice. I'm heavy so my 5k speed won't be like many light runners can run, but I'll tell you: I felt no dampening squishiness at high speed, as I felt with my old Ultraboost 19 when trying to pick up the pace @ intervals. It performed very well. And I really enjoyed the midfoot lacing thingies. May look odd but that underlayered cage with hard lacing loops just ensured no lace slipping during the run. So I think it's a winner even if not fancy. It just works. At some point I'll do a 5k race with my old B11 (50g heavier then B12) to sample the stiffer energyrods. Maybe a little more pop-off at the end of the stride? 🤔 Cheers! 🇧🇷💪🏃🏽♂️
Edd have you recently run at some old flat racing Boston 9 or earlier? I have B9 and Adios 5 and they seem so punishing to my knees now... I'm curious about other runners perceptions over those beloved pre high stack racing shoes....
@@recguerra3 yes I liked the 9. The 10 felt like rock. Mind you I like a solid shoe from time to time. Sometimes after wearing the soft running shoes I like a nice jordan retro for recovery. They are solid compared to these days!
Picked up a single pair of UYN socks care of Amazon , thanks for the tip Edd , will try them out on a 10 mile race this weekend. Too many people have raved about this shoe , sadly not this time for me , I have a good and full rotation and I am starting to get strict with my rotation of 4 +1 trail going forward , but hopefully they keep what works for the next generation and dont completly screw it up just for changes sake. PS. The hyperion max is part of my rotation so will be interested on your take on it .
It's a fantastic shoe. I loved it from long run to interval run. Especially on Intervals where I could feel the rods working and the lightstrike pro on the long distance. The only downside is yeah the lace suck trash. I have to double lace when I wear them or otherwise they unlaced themselves
I don’t know what to get. I have been running in Topos for two years. But my running ability has for whatever reason increased exponentially. My strides are much faster now, resulting in raging calves. I cannot NOT run fast - it’s too amazing. But my calves are dying. I plan on getting one of these more cushioned trainers with a drop, but am unsure what to do. Do these shoes slow you down? Will the calf pain alleviate by doing strides and tempos in those pace ranges between 3:00-1:00 min/km? I kind of rationally think these Bostons are the way to go but those yellow/pink Pumas are the hottest shoes I have seen in that selection.
I got a pair on Saturday, went for a short run, but wasn't prepared (at all) for how rigid/firm/harsh/unnatural they felt! They definitely grip great on wet roads, and I can tell it has some speed, but the shoe nearly took me out! I had a sore hamstring/glute, even my back, and my knee is still swollen. The shoe also feels a bit bottom heavy. Can't send it back, so I'm hoping it just needs some breaking in...
Ran in this and can connfirm it's rather more of a firmer ride as of now. But mine's just out of box and I may have to report back after breaking it in. But so far I like it. It's got just a tiny bit tuned down bounce and slight more firmness compared to my ES3, but not a balance that I hate at all. Plus that's me being probably a forefoot striker or mid foot striker which mainly activiate the more bouncy firmer foam than the softer foam beneth. It does feel very nimble and very nice for cruising arounnd. It's a nice daily workhorse. I got it for a real nice discount for 120 so absolutely no complaint at that.
Shame about the exposed rods as I usually run on light rocky trails. Would be great to have a light trails roundup at some point, although that would regrettably have to include the Ultrafly. Ugh.
@@EDDBUD I decided that since running is supposed to be fun, to run in the shoes that are fun, so did 18km in my Adios Pro 3 on my usual light trail route this morning. What a joy! Having a light, compact shoe seemed to make it easier to pick up my feet and avoid the rocks rather than just bludgeoning them with foam. Thanks for the recommendation, love those shoes!
This shoe is definitely firm out of the box. After 20-30 miles it feels great. As a wide footer that cant find a “super shoe” that fits, I will likely run my next few races in these. They handle the faster paces nicely.
Yes. Unfortunately it is my wide midfoot that causes me trouble. Many of the wide toebox shoes feel great in the toebox, but taper down the width too much in the midfoot. Wide sizing is a must for me. The wide Boston 12 is just barely wide enough, I have to lace it somewhat loose.@@AG_UofT
UYN socks are made by TreRe, the same company that used made all X-Bionic stuff until a couple of years ago. Swiss engineering and design, Italian manufacturer. Products are very similar; they even make casual shoes with a knit upper and very good bike and run apparel; they probably licensed some proprietary technology from their former customer.
For all you Boston 12 fans - a Berlin Marathon edition has just been released. Grey and Turquoise with a lovely leafy foliage graphic on the heel stripe!
My pair should arrive today, after suffering 800km in the Boston 11s I'm looking forward to these. Hoping they're going to be a lot better. The eye loop system on these looks like it'd actually provide a better lockdown. And 130bpm, geez... I'm probably at the fittest in my life, my easy runs which are about 5:30/km still have my heart rate at 160bpm (I'm nearing 40 now, weirdly my watch has automatically set my top heart rate as just above 200bpm, which from what I've read shouldn't be possible at my age). Maybe my Garmin is giving me incorrect readings, though I doubt it, I can still fairly easily talk while running this pace. Thinking I should get a HRM and do the lactate test and train according to that instead.
having both, the deviate is much slower than the boston 12. if i was puma i would strip back the upper and add more nitro elite to the forefoot for version 3.
I see you have a Fuji Speed 2 in the background. I just ordered a pair yesterday as they are already heavily discounted over here. I'm curious about your review soon.
Still not sure about these, my house is overflowing with running shoes and I've just bought the Prime X Strung so will hold off for now, maybe have a go when they drop below £100
Looking to pick up a new shoe for my first half marathon none other than GNR next month - very tempted by the boston 12 or something like deviate nitro elite
Just watched that earlier! 👍👍 I think I may watch too many videos for a very indecisive person haha. Maybe I need to just go and try a few different options on
I personally enjoyed the Boston 11 exactly you have to grind the beans to get a good cup mate...but now with 125 in my Boston 11 feels like my Boston 12 I think we need a v.s.
Have been rotating the invincible 3 and the vaporfly 3 and enjoyed. I am developing shin splints and thinking of swapping to these as my daily trainer. Thought a firmer ride might be better for strength..any thoughts?
the adios Pro 3 is really cheap in the sale, would you recommend going for the Pro 3 as a daily trainer? Or play it safe and go with the B12 as a daily trainer? dont mind the money if the shoe suits!
Really considering these shoes.I run on wet roads A LOT and seem like this would be a good long run shoe for shite weather with some goal pace tossed in. Can you compare width to something like the Superblast? Just wondering if I should get the wide here.
I am new to running and I love this shoe, I started running in February, what other shoes should I pair it with? I’m gonna train for a half marathon in 4 months
ADIDAS BOSTON 12 IS TRAINER OF YR 💯 AGREED THEY LISTENED THEY CORRECTED AND ITS GOOD..WHO ELSE HAS DONE THAT WITH A SHOE THIS YR EXACTLY NO ONE...ADIDAS IS WINNER HANDS DOWN..
Edd Budd my midsole man 🤙🏽 I’m not after versatile I’m after a long run tempo marathon training shoe. Speed 3? Boston 12 or big boy Superblast? What say you?
Question - did you find the size comparable to the Prime X Strung (not the v2), or was the Strung a little bigger than the Boston 12? Thank you. I ended up getting a blister after an 18 mile run in the Strung, but felt great otherwise.
I actually like the Boston 11’s but they’re definitely on the firmer side. These once they go on sale will be a must buy (although I don’t think I’ll find them for quite as cheap as the 11’s were - $48!)
SuperBlast is unisex so did not lock down as well for me as a female with medium width feet that if anything are on the narrower side. The NovaBlast lock down perfectly. That’s the thing about some unisex shoes….😢Interestingly, I also have the Edge+ as a race shoe and have excellent fit in those. I guess the SuperBlast are so bulky and that’s the issue.
I tried the Boston 12 in store and I found that the lateral side of the heel was not level with the medial side (lateral side was not touching the ground), making it I guess not very stable at the heel.. Is it safe for a heel striker? All my shoes have significant wear on those lateral heel sides.. thanks
I ran in it around the store long enough to find it quite stable for a neutral runner like myself. Did you go down 1/2 size as I had to in this model? It’s not as narrow in the toebox as adidas shoes tend to be, so between that and running kind of long I’m suggesting people size down.
@@Martha-fluterunner thanks for the feedback.. i tried it true to size and I found it just fine, but i did not run in them so i don't know if it would be risky for heel striker like my self
I agree with EDDBUD that the heel is like that for a smooth transition. I think I noticed that on the other adidas shoes I’ve had (eg., the Boston 8 and 9’s). Nearly all runners touch down on the lateral rear part of the foot and pronate or roll in (in a natural way) onto their main footstrike portion of the foot from there-whether it’s the heel, midfoot of forefoot. Only sprinters run entirely on their forefeet which is why it’s so ridiculous when I see regular runners on their tiptoes. (This is neither natural nor advisable) And this is why there is always a patch of outsole in that area and why most peoples’s shoes show wear there first.
Fair enough, im just hinting to all those trail shoes you said nay to, because you couldn't do them justice. Where im at there are 1000meter vertical trails wherever you turn your head 😅 just got the endorphin rift, you might like it. I think they should make a non plated powrrun pb road shoe too..
@@Eirikkinserdal I have varied terrain on my daily route. Some Normal shoes are unworkable in wet weather. This will cover that and is light and plated.
I am thinking about trying these or the 11s because their light wieght and deals on price. I have only ever run in adidas ultraboost 21/22 and ultraboost dna 4.0 and 5.0. How do you think they would compare for me? I run at least 4 road miles ever day, for general fitness purposes. Thank you.
do these have any chance of the form collapsing inwards (medial) under weight (overpronator trying to find the right shoe!) - coming from Deviate NITRO 2 causing me ankle/medial calf pains!
Agree. I replaced my Endo Speeds with the NovaBlast 3, however. It’s the first iteration that’s worked for me and I’m loving it. I tried on the Boston 12 the other day and it’s an excellent shoe but I think I prefer the NovaBlast 3 so will stick with it.
Hello Ed, I bought my Boston 12 today, it will arrive on Monday I think, I ordered it 12 based on size 12 in adios pro 3 and 12 in adizero sl I hope it's not too big, if it fits large it will be thick socks and if it fits small it will be thin stockings hahahaha
They DO run long. I went into a store and had to downsize from my W9 to 8.5. Made a huge difference. I didn’t take them home with me because I decided I still prefer the NovaBlast3 I’ve been using for long runs and misc. other types of runs. But the Boston 12 is a solid, excellent shoe with undoubtedly the best outsole (continental rubber). These are unusually generous in the toebox so I’m recommending sizing down .5 in this model.
How do you keep your heart rate so low (147) at such a high pace? My pace is slower but my heart rate goes above 165+ perhaps I'm not too fit. Should I be concerned about high heart rate tho?
These things feel like bricks to me. I haven't broken them in fully yet, but just breaking them in has already given me shin splints after doing a 10k.
That would be very helpful. My goal marathon pace is around 8:30-8:40 and I don't really want the outlay for a pair of race day 'super shoes' so I'm looking for something to train and race in, I've already got the Deviate nitro 2 and was tempted to get the Boston 12's but don't know if they are too similar.
I've ran in the deviate nitro 2 and I think the boston 12 is stiffer. I guess If I bought the boston12, I might use it for races? I wanna know if the continental rubber is durable like the puma grip
Congrats on the subs Edd🎉.. have you tried Shyu socks? Up there with the best and love the fact that they have race socks that colour match certain top race shoes 😎
Adidas def redeemed themselves by getting the stench from the 10/11 off the 12. Feels like a completely different shoe. I owned the Boston 6-10(skipped the 11),best iteration so far !
Just ran the Abu Dhabi marathon in these. Nearly took me under the magic 3 hour mark save for cramp. Great shoe
Glad they worked so well for you
Have done a few runs in the Boston 12 and worn them casually. Did 12k on the weekend and felt that they were really up there with the speed 3. This is definitely imo the best daily. Only slight negative is that it takes a bit of work getting them on due to the floppy tongue.
Yeah gotta straighten that tongue a bit on these
The Boston 12 has turned into my favourite daily trainer of 2023. What a banger of a shoe! Love it!
Yes it covers many bases
Ed, initially it looked like you had Mohawk hairdo. The white hat with the white race numbers and the black hat strip across the middle of the head. Looks like a Mohawk. Check it out.
You're gonna make me loose my work day to create 1000 different profiles so I can ensure the Lidl shoe review? So be it.
Continental rubber is the greatest of all outsole rubber. I'd certainly be interested to see what you make of the Lidl shoe. I saw Lennox Gilbey at the supermarket the other day, his mum's alright, but struggles with her feet.
She needs a pair of Lidl or some PanAm.
Yeah I’m with you these, they are Good.
Did my first run in the sun - a 12.5k on smooth road surface. Felt good, fit great, went well 👍
They soften up too
As someone with a broader forefoot, I applaud their move to a more generous toe box. Adios Pro 3 fits me better than their older super shoes and it appears to be the last they’re using elsewhere in the line as well.
You will like the fit on the 12 in this case
Love it when adidas puts out a banger. Because that's pretty much the only time I can get decent running shoes at a reasonable price in my country. Brands like Asics or Saucony either never have sales or don't even exist.
Yeah Asics rarely discount here. Though the big online retailers often discount things.
Use this as a rotation between the novablast3. I like it to be firmer and more stable.
Comfortable for goal pace repeats and easy runs 😊
For me novablasts 3 my fav daily shoe
Class shoe
Yeah it’s a nice versatile beast now
@@EDDBUD i have just picked up my 4th pair and i do roughly 50miles a week great daily. Ive Just entered my first marathon chester and need a fast shoe and its doing my head in which ones to get ha.
@@muzzer8869 if you like the NB the Superblast is worth checking out. Like a maxed out nova!
@@EDDBUD ya tbh that was going to be my next daily heard good things but was just the price difference, cos a just got them novas for 80quid. Am looking at the saucony pro or vapourfly 3 for the marathon atm.
Neil Young once bought 200,000 damaged copies due to a mastering error of his own album, " Comes A Time " He was afraid they would get released to public since some of them were already shipped. He used them to tile the roof of his barn because he didn't want them destroyed and thrown away as waste.
Taking a leaf out of Briggs book from the back cover of the “Everybody knows this is nowhere”. Apparently he blasted copies of time fades away with a shotgun once too!
I'm glad you had a very still long run. My 8 miler today was rainy and super windy! Also HYPERION MAX!!! Comparison with the hyperion must be made
Too many shoes. Need a clone Eddbud to test them all!
Just bought a pair for my two up coming Marathons. Didn't want to shell out the big bucks for a race shoe. Hope it does me well, from what I can see most reviews are positive 🙏, thanks for the review
It’s a cracking shoe and very durable. Enjoy
I love this shoe. I felt it was pretty good right out of the box.
Yeah it’s a big update
I put some basic Mizuno laces in them, longer/wider/grippier than the stock ones. The shoe went from an 8/10 to a 10/10 for me!
‘Pleased to know the Boston is back.
I wore my TERREX Speed Ultra yesterday for some mixed surface fun. I still like that one a lot. That and the Takumi.
✌🏽💙👟
Agree with you it’s an overly underrated trail shoe that fits great on roads too. These shallow Continental lugs are amazingly versatile.
@@kgenest100 it’s one of those shoes designed with an elite athlete that works for mortals as well.
Thank you, Tom Evans.
✌🏽💙👟
The sen discounted probably represents one of the best value shoes out there for pure design and speed
absolutely wonderful shoe, got it for $90 USD equiv in local currency
Did many intervals, long runs and most recently a 40km run in it (my first 40k ever)
So far, a stunning and comfortable rockered ride, upper gave me no issues, and zero blisters for me, fit is perfect and fits like a glove, really nailed the fit.
Post-run didn't feel sore at all, really an enjoyable cruising ride at easy paces up to 10k pace. For my first ever "super-trainer" really did more than live up to the hype
kinda addicted to LS Pro now as a midsole foam ( I usually run 42 miles/ 68km per week on average)
I started running only in late September last year hahaha
It’s such a good all round model.
11 C and no wind sounds like heaven. I try to do my longest run of the week on Tuesdays after work, and it’s gonna be 26 tomorrow at 6pm.
Perfect temps for running that day!
getting boston 12 in wide version is one of the best purchases i've ever made
It’s a darn good shoe. Really impressive so far.
How wide is it? Like the Adios 6/7 in wide? Or like the regular Adios Pro3?
Did you hear at the Darlington 10k they used seaweed drink pods that are biodegradable? Alternative to plastic but the locals were not happy as they were unsightly!
Now that’s a good story for the running news. 🤣👍🏼
@@EDDBUD yeah check it out
They had them at the Gothenburg Half Marathon in May. The issue was they were pods of athletic drink, so there was no opening or spout, you put them in your mouth and bit. Well, imagine >50K runners putting them in their mouth and biting down. They popped like balloons and the sticky drink went nearly everywhere but in the runners mouth, spraying runners next to each other.
Seriously tempted to give a pair of these shoes a whirl, for half marathon race days. 👍
Hi eddbud 👋 , excellent review thank you , after 3 shoes not working out ( very disappointing) I think the bos 12 will fit in nicely , what I might do is wait until triumph 21 , nova 4 come out then decide 😀, got to burn out the shoes what I'm loving first
The t21 is a good shoe though much more squash than the b12
Lidl shoe review 🤘
These Boston’s looking more and more appealing. Gonna wait until they’re a bit cheaper but looks like a good un.
Bit of a tempo next% vibe too… business in the front, eva in the back.
Yeah it’s got the foam sandwich vibes.
I'm a true Speed junkie (on my 5th pair of Endorphin Speeds, currently iteration 3) but I've decided to give these a go. They're priced competitively so I couldn't resist.
It’s quite a different shoe but I like it
Just ordered a pair and looking forward to giving them a go 👍🏻 thanks for another great review Edd. Look forward to seeing what you think of the Brooks Hyperion Max. I’ve been enjoying mine a lot recently for a range of different runs
It’s more like the original Hyperion tempo upper isn’t it? Strange moves these companies make sometimes!
@@EDDBUD it is very similar. I like the extra stack - makes it more forgiving and versatile. Still pretty firm but I tend to prefer slightly firmer over a too soft midsole. Hope you enjoy them 😊
I'm in desperate need of a new long run shoe. Really torn between B12, Hype Max and Superblast. Would be great to see a comparison 👍
Hey Edd! Nice rewiew. Just yesterday I finished my 3 months Polar program to bounce back from knee injury. I did a 5k race with my B12 and I just forgot it was there in my feel. It was so nice. I'm heavy so my 5k speed won't be like many light runners can run, but I'll tell you: I felt no dampening squishiness at high speed, as I felt with my old Ultraboost 19 when trying to pick up the pace @ intervals. It performed very well.
And I really enjoyed the midfoot lacing thingies. May look odd but that underlayered cage with hard lacing loops just ensured no lace slipping during the run. So I think it's a winner even if not fancy. It just works.
At some point I'll do a 5k race with my old B11 (50g heavier then B12) to sample the stiffer energyrods. Maybe a little more pop-off at the end of the stride? 🤔
Cheers! 🇧🇷💪🏃🏽♂️
Glad the Boston is working out for you 👍🏼
Edd have you recently run at some old flat racing Boston 9 or earlier? I have B9 and Adios 5 and they seem so punishing to my knees now... I'm curious about other runners perceptions over those beloved pre high stack racing shoes....
@@recguerra3 yes I liked the 9. The 10 felt like rock. Mind you I like a solid shoe from time to time. Sometimes after wearing the soft running shoes I like a nice jordan retro for recovery. They are solid compared to these days!
Picked up a single pair of UYN socks care of Amazon , thanks for the tip Edd , will try them out on a 10 mile race this weekend. Too many people have raved about this shoe , sadly not this time for me , I have a good and full rotation and I am starting to get strict with my rotation of 4 +1 trail going forward , but hopefully they keep what works for the next generation and dont completly screw it up just for changes sake. PS. The hyperion max is part of my rotation so will be interested on your take on it .
Those are my PR/PB socks. Absolutely love them!
It's a fantastic shoe. I loved it from long run to interval run. Especially on Intervals where I could feel the rods working and the lightstrike pro on the long distance. The only downside is yeah the lace suck trash. I have to double lace when I wear them or otherwise they unlaced themselves
One of the best models current available and price wise too. Laces are an odd choice.
I see those Fuji Speed #2’s Sir!!! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Coming soon!
I don’t know what to get. I have been running in Topos for two years. But my running ability has for whatever reason increased exponentially. My strides are much faster now, resulting in raging calves. I cannot NOT run fast - it’s too amazing. But my calves are dying. I plan on getting one of these more cushioned trainers with a drop, but am unsure what to do. Do these shoes slow you down? Will the calf pain alleviate by doing strides and tempos in those pace ranges between 3:00-1:00 min/km? I kind of rationally think these Bostons are the way to go but those yellow/pink Pumas are the hottest shoes I have seen in that selection.
The Boston is a bit heftier than others. Don’t think many will race in them. For speed I still like something a bit more nimble and light
Another good video Edd. Have just invested in a pair of Saucony Endorphin Speed 3's. Eagerly awaiting their arrival.
Very nice! A very soft and nimble shoe
I got a pair on Saturday, went for a short run, but wasn't prepared (at all) for how rigid/firm/harsh/unnatural they felt! They definitely grip great on wet roads, and I can tell it has some speed, but the shoe nearly took me out! I had a sore hamstring/glute, even my back, and my knee is still swollen. The shoe also feels a bit bottom heavy. Can't send it back, so I'm hoping it just needs some breaking in...
Surprised to hear that. Don’t try the 10/11 in this case as they were brick like compared to the 12! Hope you are ok
Ran in this and can connfirm it's rather more of a firmer ride as of now. But mine's just out of box and I may have to report back after breaking it in. But so far I like it. It's got just a tiny bit tuned down bounce and slight more firmness compared to my ES3, but not a balance that I hate at all. Plus that's me being probably a forefoot striker or mid foot striker which mainly activiate the more bouncy firmer foam than the softer foam beneth. It does feel very nimble and very nice for cruising arounnd. It's a nice daily workhorse. I got it for a real nice discount for 120 so absolutely no complaint at that.
Give it a good slamming with some more miles. It does soften up
Shame about the exposed rods as I usually run on light rocky trails. Would be great to have a light trails roundup at some point, although that would regrettably have to include the Ultrafly. Ugh.
Fuji speed 2 also worth a look
@@EDDBUD I decided that since running is supposed to be fun, to run in the shoes that are fun, so did 18km in my Adios Pro 3 on my usual light trail route this morning. What a joy! Having a light, compact shoe seemed to make it easier to pick up my feet and avoid the rocks rather than just bludgeoning them with foam. Thanks for the recommendation, love those shoes!
@@Hundredthldiot when super shoes discounted are the price of daily shoes it makes sense to run it what’s fun!
This shoe is definitely firm out of the box. After 20-30 miles it feels great. As a wide footer that cant find a “super shoe” that fits, I will likely run my next few races in these. They handle the faster paces nicely.
Have you tried the Adios Pros 3? That has the widest toe box of the super shoes I tried
Yes. Unfortunately it is my wide midfoot that causes me trouble. Many of the wide toebox shoes feel great in the toebox, but taper down the width too much in the midfoot. Wide sizing is a must for me. The wide Boston 12 is just barely wide enough, I have to lace it somewhat loose.@@AG_UofT
UYN socks are made by TreRe, the same company that used made all X-Bionic stuff until a couple of years ago. Swiss engineering and design, Italian manufacturer.
Products are very similar; they even make casual shoes with a knit upper and very good bike and run apparel; they probably licensed some proprietary technology from their former customer.
Interesting. They are superb socks. I have shorts too though they are “too short” the wife has banned me from wearing them!
I'm actually wearing my wh/pink Adi Boston 6 watching this!
Some classics right there
For all you Boston 12 fans - a Berlin Marathon edition has just been released. Grey and Turquoise with a lovely leafy foliage graphic on the heel stripe!
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My pair should arrive today, after suffering 800km in the Boston 11s I'm looking forward to these. Hoping they're going to be a lot better.
The eye loop system on these looks like it'd actually provide a better lockdown.
And 130bpm, geez... I'm probably at the fittest in my life, my easy runs which are about 5:30/km still have my heart rate at 160bpm (I'm nearing 40 now, weirdly my watch has automatically set my top heart rate as just above 200bpm, which from what I've read shouldn't be possible at my age). Maybe my Garmin is giving me incorrect readings, though I doubt it, I can still fairly easily talk while running this pace. Thinking I should get a HRM and do the lactate test and train according to that instead.
Lockdown is awesome on the 12
having both, the deviate is much slower than the boston 12. if i was puma i would strip back the upper and add more nitro elite to the forefoot for version 3.
From what I recall from seeing it I think them may have done so
"Grind up the coffee yourself".. ☕ I love this guy! I end up watching his reviews just because they are entertaining.
I try and make it interesting even if you don’t like shoes. 👊👍🏼
I see you have a Fuji Speed 2 in the background. I just ordered a pair yesterday as they are already heavily discounted over here.
I'm curious about your review soon.
Odd they are discounted. They feel great! Could be a good carbon winter shoe.
Still not sure about these, my house is overflowing with running shoes and I've just bought the Prime X Strung so will hold off for now, maybe have a go when they drop below £100
Yeah no need if you have the king of running shoes!
Looking to pick up a new shoe for my first half marathon none other than GNR next month - very tempted by the boston 12 or something like deviate nitro elite
Check my Boston 12 video today
Just watched that earlier! 👍👍
I think I may watch too many videos for a very indecisive person haha.
Maybe I need to just go and try a few different options on
I love this shoe!!!!!!!
Me too. Glad I picked it up
I personally enjoyed the Boston 11 exactly you have to grind the beans to get a good cup mate...but now with 125 in my Boston 11 feels like my Boston 12 I think we need a v.s.
All the adidas shoes in fairness get better over time.
Have been rotating the invincible 3 and the vaporfly 3 and enjoyed. I am developing shin splints and thinking of swapping to these as my daily trainer. Thought a firmer ride might be better for strength..any thoughts?
I found using them a dream. Good all round option and nice smooth transition at pace
Would you recommend these or the Mach 5 as a daily trainer, especially for long runs?
Haven’t tried the Mach 5. But love the Boston
the adios Pro 3 is really cheap in the sale, would you recommend going for the Pro 3 as a daily trainer? Or play it safe and go with the B12 as a daily trainer? dont mind the money if the shoe suits!
It’s fine as a daily if you have a good neutral foot strike
Hi Edd, I usually look to your videos for sizing tips. The colourway you got seems to be the ‘wide’ version. Is it? It seems to fit you fine?
There’s 2 versions of this colourway. This is the standard one.
I just got the standard version but went down half a size as I felt some heel slippage in my regular size. The toe box is really roomy. Thanks, Edd!
Really considering these shoes.I run on wet roads A LOT and seem like this would be a good long run shoe for shite weather with some goal pace tossed in. Can you compare width to something like the Superblast? Just wondering if I should get the wide here.
Superblast is lighter and less firm. Though the upper isn’t as refined on the Asics shoe. Bit baggy. Compared to the fitting adidas.
@@EDDBUD So TTS overall?
@@elliotendures yes I believe them to be true to size
I am new to running and I love this shoe, I started running in February, what other shoes should I pair it with? I’m gonna train for a half marathon in 4 months
The Adios pro 3 is your model 👊
@@EDDBUD appreciate you!
ADIDAS BOSTON 12 IS TRAINER OF YR 💯 AGREED THEY LISTENED THEY CORRECTED AND ITS GOOD..WHO ELSE HAS DONE THAT WITH A SHOE THIS YR EXACTLY NO ONE...ADIDAS IS WINNER HANDS DOWN..
Agree 100%
Could you please compare it with the Superblast? And if you had to choose one which one would it be?
A comparison video coming up tomorrow
Edd Budd my midsole man 🤙🏽 I’m not after versatile I’m after a long run tempo marathon training shoe. Speed 3? Boston 12 or big boy Superblast? What say you?
Superblast would be my pick!
Looking forward to hear good news from Mount 🗻 Hope there's good magic taken from the road runners 🏃♂️
Can’t wait to test those out
And now I knw what that flappy thing is!
Question - did you find the size comparable to the Prime X Strung (not the v2), or was the Strung a little bigger than the Boston 12? Thank you. I ended up getting a blister after an 18 mile run in the Strung, but felt great otherwise.
About the same for all 3 really.
Thanks always learn a lot from your videos, is it possible that you could do a review for adidas switch fwd released recently?
Possibly! it looks very very heavy in my size
Tried them in store and they felt amazing! I will wait for a discout and will get a pair :)
I actually like the Boston 11’s but they’re definitely on the firmer side. These once they go on sale will be a must buy (although I don’t think I’ll find them for quite as cheap as the 11’s were - $48!)
@@kalvin. I think we will see them at around 80-90 at the end of the season
For beginner daily training, which shoes do u reccomended between asics novablast 3 or boston 12?
Boston 12 is a great shoe but quite rigid. Grab the energy 5 or Puma velocity nitro 2.
Hello edd. Would you recommend bostons 12 for heel striker? Im also heavyer runner... thanks
Don’t see why not. Great shoe for anyone
Hey Ed, any thoughts on Boston 12 compared to Asics Superblast?
Boston 12 faster, superblast more comfy
SuperBlast is unisex so did not lock down as well for me as a female with medium width feet that if anything are on the narrower side. The NovaBlast lock down perfectly. That’s the thing about some unisex shoes….😢Interestingly, I also have the Edge+ as a race shoe and have excellent fit in those. I guess the SuperBlast are so bulky and that’s the issue.
It’s quite a wide shoe isn’t it? Hope they offer some gender specific or at least other width versions in the future
I tried the Boston 12 in store and I found that the lateral side of the heel was not level with the medial side (lateral side was not touching the ground), making it I guess not very stable at the heel.. Is it safe for a heel striker? All my shoes have significant wear on those lateral heel sides.. thanks
I ran in it around the store long enough to find it quite stable for a neutral runner like myself. Did you go down 1/2 size as I had to in this model? It’s not as narrow in the toebox as adidas shoes tend to be, so between that and running kind of long I’m suggesting people size down.
@@Martha-fluterunner thanks for the feedback.. i tried it true to size and I found it just fine, but i did not run in them so i don't know if it would be risky for heel striker like my self
I think that heel thing is intentional isn’t it? Makes the shoe super smooth on transition
I agree with EDDBUD that the heel is like that for a smooth transition. I think I noticed that on the other adidas shoes I’ve had (eg., the Boston 8 and 9’s). Nearly all runners touch down on the lateral rear part of the foot and pronate or roll in (in a natural way) onto their main footstrike portion of the foot from there-whether it’s the heel, midfoot of forefoot. Only sprinters run entirely on their forefeet which is why it’s so ridiculous when I see regular runners on their tiptoes. (This is neither natural nor advisable) And this is why there is always a patch of outsole in that area and why most peoples’s shoes show wear there first.
Hi! Is it good for runners with wide feet? Do I need to go one size up or half size up?
There’s a wide version of this shoe
Fujispeed 2. Wonder what you are going to use it for, they should have sent you the magicspeed 3 instead 😅
I have great trails here. I’m in the country. Plus it’s a shoe ideal for the mixed routes I have locally.
Fair enough, im just hinting to all those trail shoes you said nay to, because you couldn't do them justice. Where im at there are 1000meter vertical trails wherever you turn your head 😅 just got the endorphin rift, you might like it. I think they should make a non plated powrrun pb road shoe too..
@@Eirikkinserdal I have varied terrain on my daily route. Some Normal shoes are unworkable in wet weather. This will cover that and is light and plated.
Fujispeed 2 in the background 👀👀
It’s darn good! Can’t wait to get out in these on road and trail. Could be a good winter plated shoe
Dankeschön! 😮😅😂 nice
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Loving mine 🎉
They hit the spot and get better with mile
I am thinking about trying these or the 11s because their light wieght and deals on price. I have only ever run in adidas ultraboost 21/22 and ultraboost dna 4.0 and 5.0. How do you think they would compare for me? I run at least 4 road miles ever day, for general fitness purposes. Thank you.
Love the versatility of the 12. One of the best shoes of the year.
@EDDBUD ok thank you.
do these have any chance of the form collapsing inwards (medial) under weight (overpronator trying to find the right shoe!) - coming from Deviate NITRO 2 causing me ankle/medial calf pains!
Bit firmer than the Puma. Might be fine
@@EDDBUD thanks - just trying to find a stable all purpose ('supershoe') that isn't necessarily designed as a 'stability' shoe - thoughts?
@@soul0merk The Boston could work. Maybe even the Superblast. It’s cushioned but quite responsive.
How is the durability? I've got the Adios Adizero 7 and the upper ripped quite fast... On both sides and both shoes.
Hadn’t seen that type of thing. It’s quite a light upper in fairness so maybe not compatible in the same way.
I had the same issue with the 7, they changed the upper material from the 6 - total fail. Sad, as it’s a great shoe otherwise
How stable are these shoes? Compared to puma forever run or similar
Very stable. Puma is a bit more squashy underfoot. Upper a bit more present too in the Puma
Are they the daily trainer equivalent of the takumi sen?
Not really. More rigid and heavier by some margin
Need a replacement for my Speed 3’s. Are the Boston 12’s worth a try?
Yeah
Agree. I replaced my Endo Speeds with the NovaBlast 3, however. It’s the first iteration that’s worked for me and I’m loving it. I tried on the Boston 12 the other day and it’s an excellent shoe but I think I prefer the NovaBlast 3 so will stick with it.
Yes though very different shoe with less squash and more stability
what better either boston 12 and asics novablast 3?
Personally the Boston has a bit more range of use. For example usable for daily stuff plus longer range training.
Would these shoes with the rods not last as long as a pair without rods?
They seem pretty durable
Hello Ed, I bought my Boston 12 today, it will arrive on Monday I think, I ordered it 12 based on size 12 in adios pro 3 and 12 in adizero sl I hope it's not too big, if it fits large it will be thick socks and if it fits small it will be thin stockings hahahaha
RUN TTS.
They run long
@@JoutarouKuujou1 maybe you have toddler feet.
They DO run long. I went into a store and had to downsize from my W9 to 8.5. Made a huge difference. I didn’t take them home with me because I decided I still prefer the NovaBlast3 I’ve been using for long runs and misc. other types of runs. But the Boston 12 is a solid, excellent shoe with undoubtedly the best outsole (continental rubber). These are unusually generous in the toebox so I’m recommending sizing down .5 in this model.
Sock game always good to have to custom the fit 👍🏼
Rock deflector enabled 😂
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Boston 12 or 1080v13 ? So hard to choose. Thanks
Haven’t worn the 1080 but love the Boston for almost anything
@@EDDBUD thanks Ed appreciate 😊
Just bought these, might be a daft question but should I be able to feel the rod under foot?
No you shouldn’t be able to feel it
Thanks, will send them back. Must be faulty@@EDDBUD
Its not the rods actually ahah, my foot is quite wide and hanging over the inside of the shoe a bit @@EDDBUD
do you recommend this shoes for ultra running like 100km?
Don’t see why not
@@EDDBUD thank you :)
I had high hopes for this one, but they are just too narrow in the mid-foot for me.
Shame they don’t work. There is a wide version
Thanks. Yes, I saw that. I might give them a try.@@EDDBUD
How do you keep your heart rate so low (147) at such a high pace? My pace is slower but my heart rate goes above 165+
perhaps I'm not too fit. Should I be concerned about high heart rate tho?
Mainly some consistent training and stress free life. As possible!
These things feel like bricks to me. I haven't broken them in fully yet, but just breaking them in has already given me shin splints after doing a 10k.
They break in over time.
Hi edd is this true to size
I found it true to size in my uk 11
@EDDBUD Thanks for the response. I would love to get a pair was not sure if it's true to size is this for half marathon
Is this better than the Deviate NITRO 2
Bit different in terms of the setup. The Puma is a bit more grippy. Might have to do a comparison video on this as I have received loads of questions!
That would be very helpful. My goal marathon pace is around 8:30-8:40 and I don't really want the outlay for a pair of race day 'super shoes' so I'm looking for something to train and race in, I've already got the Deviate nitro 2 and was tempted to get the Boston 12's but don't know if they are too similar.
I've ran in the deviate nitro 2 and I think the boston 12 is stiffer. I guess If I bought the boston12, I might use it for races? I wanna know if the continental rubber is durable like the puma grip
So how many miles to break the Takumi in?
Maybe about the same really.
@@EDDBUD the same what? As you have on these?
Your usual size UK11?
Yes I am uk 11
Boston 12 or triumph 21 ?
Boston for me.
I forgot to add, strictly for long runs to keep this hr low, I've got shoes for faster efforts
Congrats on the subs Edd🎉.. have you tried Shyu socks? Up there with the best and love the fact that they have race socks that colour match certain top race shoes 😎
Will check them out
Sockittome sockittome (guess the reference!)
Yo
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Can I do 56 km ultra marathon in them?
I don’t see why not. It’s a good middle of the road beast.
Bro this is good in half marathon?
Don’t see why not
So the only important question: what Gibson is it?
I have a few, the 355, sg and Les Paul
@@EDDBUD nice!
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Damn how to get to those heart rate
Consistent training and a stress free life. No ice cream or chocolate. 🤣👍🏼
Hi
Thanks for tuning in
Adidas def redeemed themselves by getting the stench from the 10/11 off the 12. Feels like a completely different shoe. I owned the Boston 6-10(skipped the 11),best iteration so far !
Yes really improved model for the year.