ADIDAS BOSTON 12 FULL REVIEW- Shocked. Wow.

In today's video I share my full review of the Adidas Boston 12. Given the negative feedback I'd heard about the previous iterations this one was a shock and in a good way. Its handled everything I've thrown at it from Recovery runs to interval work on the track. If you enjoy the video please leave a like and consider subscribing.
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[ThomasRedmond-qq]

Ben's likes:
- Versatility: handled intevals, easy runs, long runs. Feels nice at all paces
- Price point: only £140, considering it is so versatile, makes it a very good choice
- Durability: no wear after 100km

[alexkhan]

Being a big Adizero fan (have the Prime X Strung, Adios Pro 3, and Takumi Sen 8), I got the Boston 11 at 50% off sale last winter but I just could not bond with it. It was too stiff, big, and bulky and I only used it for the occasional treadmill runs at the gym. I decided to give Boston 12 a shot based on the improvements that were made and it's a completely different shoe - a huge update. What's surprising is how fast it is or how it pushes you to pick up the pace. It just feels so good when picking up the speed. Out of all the daily trainers I have (and I have many - some which are noticeably lighter), I end up running faster and doing fast tempo, intervals, and threshold runs more on this than any other.

It's okay for easy/recovery but I don't think it's best suited for that like, say, the Triumph 20/21, Invincible Run 2/3, Nimbus 25, More v4, etc. To me, this is a great medium pace to speed workout shoe and can do long runs very well too. Looks like the Daily Trainer of the Year for me. I also like the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 a lot for this kind of running and workouts and I think it's a little more comfortable in the upper, but the Boston 12 is more propulsive and fun for the fast runs. As Ben says, it has a race shoe like feel.

The upper and tongue aren't the most inviting and accommodating when you step in, but that always seems to be the case with the Adizero line of shoes (except for the Prime X Strung, of course). But if Adidas tried to make the upper/tongue plush, then it wouldn't have the same speedy vibe. I have to fiddle with the lacing somewhat like I do on the Adios Pro 3 but, once dialed in and I start running, I don't notice the upper/tongue at all and just enjoy the ride underneath. It's all about the midsole, the geometry, and outsole with the Boston 12. It's an exciting and fun ride.

[angeliquegamad]

finally found a shoetuber who uses kilometers 😅

[pj]

Good review. I like the looks of this shoe. Interested in trying it out, but is it as good or better than the Saucony endorphin speed 3 ? If not, then might as well go with that and call it a day.

[timverkoyen]

Own the Pro 3 for two weeks now. Loved them SO much that I bought the Boston 12 and Katumi Sen 9 as well. What an amazing shoes!!!!

[runfrankfurt]

Agree on the laces and the insole. I just replaced both of them with the ones from a pair of old Puma Velocity Nitro 2 and that did the trick. Feels so much better now.

[matwillox]

Am I the only one who has to size half size down in adidas? I’m a true 9.5 in every other company’s shoes… ordered the 9.5 in Takumi Sen 9, tad too big… ordered a 9 in Boston 12 and voila, perfect

[Jordan-weeu]

Completely agree with the insole slipping and the laces. I switched them both out

[michaeldominic]

I'm enjoying the Boston 12's as well. For me, they work great for tempo/faster efforts. They don't feel the best on slower easy runs. Maybe that will change after they are broken in more

[Gary]

Great review Ben. I've had the Boston 12 for a couple of months and agree with everything you've said. It's a surprisingly great addition to any runner's rotation. I would love to hear your views of=n the New Balance SC Trainer v2.

[adamdawes]

Be great to get your opinions and feeling of the new NB SC Trainer V2. Always good to hear your advice and reviews ✌🏼

[josephndozi-okia]

Been waiting for this video just picked up one Adidas’s Boston 12 recently

[jobanski]

I had the Boston x. The upper was the only thing I had issue with. Something about the lacing would always hurt my feet. I might give them a try, but they were a great disappointment.

[jonathanalbuquerque]

I'm a big fan of the Saucony Endorphin Speeds

[frits]

Just took em out for the first run, 15k out of the box. Little firm at first, but during the run it came alive. These things are very promising. Compared to my worn out Novablast 4’s I took off 15-20 seconds per km with the same effort. Also have the SL2’s and they’re bangers as well!

[i.p]

I have it in yellow.. Very stable and comfortable but not for slow cadance. Needs the cadance to hit the sweet spot.

[crookedcarpet]

got these for 80 bucks at a the Adidas employee store. love them so far

[kenklee]

Just bought the Endorphin Speed 3 but I’m tempted to purchase the Boston 12

[Enoch-Root]

Been asking my wife for months now to let me buy these, currently at 790km in my Boston 11s which I have a hate love relationship with. I've been hearing the 12 is much better, so wanting to experience it.

[maaarrc]

Quite off topic, but where did you get those glasses? 🤓 love em!