Super easy choice. The Boston 12 has a wider toe box and a 6.5mm drop instead of a narrow toe box and a 10mm drop. I will be sticking with the Boston 12 without question.
Good choice, it is a metter of personal preferences, and what is more important in your running. I'm glad you like the B12. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊🏃🏻♂️👍
55 km. so far in the Boston 12 and I don't regret my choice, even if SL2 is a bit lighter and less expensive. I must admit Adidas did a great job with this new release; hopefully the upper failure in the previous version will be a thing of the past we'll gladly forget. The excess weight as well... Now the Boston is a nice Jack of (almost) All Trades, and while waiting eagerly for Adios 9/Adios Pro 4, I'll surely enjoy !
Glad to hear that Max, I see you are enjoying the B12 which is a great shoe especially for long runs. Yes, I hope it as well, my B12 upper is still ok, so fingers crossed. I'm also looking forward to these new models, luckily my Adios Pro 3 is lasting a lot. Thanks for watching :-) 👍🏃🏻♂️
I got the sl2 about 3 weeks ago and I ordered the b12 about 10 day after. I had the chance to check em out and I found the toe box was extremely loose so I decided to return them to the store and get a brooks ghost max, which after 30km I’m in love with for easy long run cause feels good even when I run bit sloppy the last few kms. I’ll use sl2 to combine with the takumi sen 9 or 10. I think sl2 will be good for some easy tempo. Saludos desde Vietnam bro!
Yes Carlos, the B12 has a wider toe box, therefore the forefoot sliding which is not ideal especially in tempo runs. Did you take half size down or the normal size you wear. I tool the normal size and I was wondering it half size down would not have this issue in the toe box. I love the SL2 so far, after about 80km, especially for tempo runs yes. Saludos desde France bro, keep running 😊🏃🏻♂️👍
@@runningwithstelvio I just tried the B12 yesterday and certainly was a sort of mixed emotions, kind of love and hate. I like how it fits and the wide toe box, however, the middle sole is where the issue starts. Is comfortable but I feel like my heel sinks and the response isn't as reciprocal as I expected. Isn't snappy and to be honest can't feel rods are doing a great job or at least not as efficient as I wish. Anyways, I guess I need to give it a second chance and try different pace. I was running with Takumi Sen 9 and 10, sl2, brooks ghost max and adios pro 3, so maybe I get used to a different shoe response. A shout out from Vietnam brother!
@@carlosgarciabanda Hey Carlos thanks for sharing it. I had similar feelings like you and also in my case they don't fit so well. I haven't felt the rods as well, and to be honest other cheaper shoes are doing better in terms of response. The AP3 is a great shoe! Thanks for watching bro! 😃👍
@@runningwithstelvio Is like the rods are unnecessary, right? Absolutely agree with you, there are better options. I love adidas but in this case, B12 is a bit disappointing.
Id probably get the SL 2 later this year. I do have the Boston 12 and love it but it wouldn't hurt to get the SL2 given its price. Maybe on Christmas both shoes would be discounted.
Yes, I would wait a bit because you gonna get them at a lower price. If you like a more responsive and firmer companion of the B12 then it is the right model to pick
Anything without a plate should be an optimal daily trainer ,then you build your rotation around that me thinks , so great 👍 job by ADIDAS on this new SL2 and to include a healthy slice of lightstrike pro into the mix 🎉🎉🎉 , expect that the adisole will hold up but parhaps some contintental rubber wouldve sealed the deal !
I totally agree, great for trainings and also as a daily trainer. I would also prefer a bit of Continental up front and maybe a torsion system to improve the response, but it is indeed a nice shoe
Hi i am binging your videos lately haha. I am a true Adidas fan and only running in adidas. at the moment i rotate between supernova for easy and boston 12 for treshold/tempo. Adizero pro 3 for racing and intervals. at 77-81kg i need just a bit of stability. but youre making me really hyped for the SL 2... my boston and supernova both have 400-500km now and i am looking for a new one. do you think the SL2 is a switch and for what type of shoe? my easy or Z2 runs are ranging from 5:30-6:30 with some strides. treshold/tempo is more 3:50-5-min per kilometer. i am 186 with 80kgs atm and a good amount of muscles
Uhh if you are used to run with the B12 or supernova, you might have a slightly less comfortable experience even if the SL version 2 is definitely more comfortable than the previous version. I’m running with the SL2 and I like it but I would suggest you to test it out in the shop maybe in a treadmill if you can. I believe it could be a good switch if you a bit stiffer and firm midsole
@@runningwithstelvio okay I will have a look then. For today I just love my combo. 6x1k in the b12 this morning and a z2 run now in the supernova (which are perfect for slow pace) But when the are worn out I might switch the b12 then? As I am doing my tempo/treshold mostly in an hour.
Yes The B12 has the energy rods but not in carbon. I don’t know but I believe I would not use neither the B12 nor the Sl v2 for racing. I use them mainly for trainings, but of course it depends from runner to runner. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏😊
Excellent Video Stelvio! Just one small thing - the rods in the B12 are made of fibreglass and not carbon. Adidas use carbon with their race shoes eg Adios pro 3 or Takumi Sen 10.
Thanks a lot, yes you are right, that is the reason why I haven’t felt that much difference with the SL 2 in terms of response. My joke was a bit provocative from my side 😇 but actually in this case is not carbon
I find the Boston 12 very good for long runs. The longer the better they feel. I tried the SL2 Fit is wider in the midfoot so better for me. Very comfortable but so soft I don't know how it will be at 225 km..?
Thanks for the feedback, I feel the SL2 less softer than the B12, we are going to check if the midsole last as the B12. After 100miles I will do a second video
Thanks, I’ll double check them. I took them from the Adidas website at the first week this shoe was released, as it happened in the past Adidas might have changed
Super easy choice. The Boston 12 has a wider toe box and a 6.5mm drop instead of a narrow toe box and a 10mm drop. I will be sticking with the Boston 12 without question.
Good choice, it is a metter of personal preferences, and what is more important in your running. I'm glad you like the B12. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊🏃🏻♂️👍
55 km. so far in the Boston 12 and I don't regret my choice, even if SL2 is a bit lighter and less expensive.
I must admit Adidas did a great job with this new release; hopefully the upper failure in the previous version will be a thing of the past we'll gladly forget. The excess weight as well...
Now the Boston is a nice Jack of (almost) All Trades, and while waiting eagerly for Adios 9/Adios Pro 4, I'll surely enjoy !
Glad to hear that Max, I see you are enjoying the B12 which is a great shoe especially for long runs. Yes, I hope it as well, my B12 upper is still ok, so fingers crossed. I'm also looking forward to these new models, luckily my Adios Pro 3 is lasting a lot. Thanks for watching :-) 👍🏃🏻♂️
Sempre molto interessanti i tuoi video, ottima analisi e competenza, complimenti.
Grazieeeee 🤗🤗🤗
I got the sl2 about 3 weeks ago and I ordered the b12 about 10 day after. I had the chance to check em out and I found the toe box was extremely loose so I decided to return them to the store and get a brooks ghost max, which after 30km I’m in love with for easy long run cause feels good even when I run bit sloppy the last few kms. I’ll use sl2 to combine with the takumi sen 9 or 10. I think sl2 will be good for some easy tempo. Saludos desde Vietnam bro!
Yes Carlos, the B12 has a wider toe box, therefore the forefoot sliding which is not ideal especially in tempo runs. Did you take half size down or the normal size you wear. I tool the normal size and I was wondering it half size down would not have this issue in the toe box. I love the SL2 so far, after about 80km, especially for tempo runs yes. Saludos desde France bro, keep running 😊🏃🏻♂️👍
@@runningwithstelvio I just ordered one more time, now from adidas website. I went 0.5 smaller than my regular size. I hope now it fits.
@@runningwithstelvio I just tried the B12 yesterday and certainly was a sort of mixed emotions, kind of love and hate. I like how it fits and the wide toe box, however, the middle sole is where the issue starts. Is comfortable but I feel like my heel sinks and the response isn't as reciprocal as I expected. Isn't snappy and to be honest can't feel rods are doing a great job or at least not as efficient as I wish. Anyways, I guess I need to give it a second chance and try different pace.
I was running with Takumi Sen 9 and 10, sl2, brooks ghost max and adios pro 3, so maybe I get used to a different shoe response.
A shout out from Vietnam brother!
@@carlosgarciabanda Hey Carlos thanks for sharing it. I had similar feelings like you and also in my case they don't fit so well. I haven't felt the rods as well, and to be honest other cheaper shoes are doing better in terms of response. The AP3 is a great shoe! Thanks for watching bro! 😃👍
@@runningwithstelvio Is like the rods are unnecessary, right? Absolutely agree with you, there are better options. I love adidas but in this case, B12 is a bit disappointing.
confirmed it is lightstrike 2.0 EVA BLEND ON SL..IS NEW LIGHTSTTIKE COMPOUND
Thanks, and it makes sense because it is comfortable 👍
Id probably get the SL 2 later this year. I do have the Boston 12 and love it but it wouldn't hurt to get the SL2 given its price. Maybe on Christmas both shoes would be discounted.
Yes, I would wait a bit because you gonna get them at a lower price. If you like a more responsive and firmer companion of the B12 then it is the right model to pick
throw in sen 9 or ten and that's the perfect rotation
Anything without a plate should be an optimal daily trainer ,then you build your rotation around that me thinks , so great 👍 job by ADIDAS on this new SL2 and to include a healthy slice of lightstrike pro into the mix 🎉🎉🎉 , expect that the adisole will hold up but parhaps some contintental rubber wouldve sealed the deal !
I totally agree, great for trainings and also as a daily trainer. I would also prefer a bit of Continental up front and maybe a torsion system to improve the response, but it is indeed a nice shoe
Hi i am binging your videos lately haha. I am a true Adidas fan and only running in adidas. at the moment i rotate between supernova for easy and boston 12 for treshold/tempo. Adizero pro 3 for racing and intervals. at 77-81kg i need just a bit of stability. but youre making me really hyped for the SL 2... my boston and supernova both have 400-500km now and i am looking for a new one. do you think the SL2 is a switch and for what type of shoe?
my easy or Z2 runs are ranging from 5:30-6:30 with some strides. treshold/tempo is more 3:50-5-min per kilometer.
i am 186 with 80kgs atm and a good amount of muscles
Uhh if you are used to run with the B12 or supernova, you might have a slightly less comfortable experience even if the SL version 2 is definitely more comfortable than the previous version. I’m running with the SL2 and I like it but I would suggest you to test it out in the shop maybe in a treadmill if you can. I believe it could be a good switch if you a bit stiffer and firm midsole
@@runningwithstelvio okay I will have a look then. For today I just love my combo. 6x1k in the b12 this morning and a z2 run now in the supernova (which are perfect for slow pace)
But when the are worn out I might switch the b12 then? As I am doing my tempo/treshold mostly in an hour.
@@kapuzineraffe88 Well done! Yes you could switch the B12 but consider that the SL2 is firmer and less comfortable, and more responsive in my opinion
Boston is plated, and a way better shoe for everything racing wise, but sls are training every day shoe :)
Yes The B12 has the energy rods but not in carbon. I don’t know but I believe I would not use neither the B12 nor the Sl v2 for racing. I use them mainly for trainings, but of course it depends from runner to runner. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏😊
Excellent Video Stelvio! Just one small thing - the rods in the B12 are made of fibreglass and not carbon. Adidas use carbon with their race shoes eg Adios pro 3 or Takumi Sen 10.
Thanks a lot, yes you are right, that is the reason why I haven’t felt that much difference with the SL 2 in terms of response. My joke was a bit provocative from my side 😇 but actually in this case is not carbon
I find the Boston 12 very good for long runs. The longer the better they feel. I tried the SL2
Fit is wider in the midfoot so better for me. Very comfortable but so soft I don't know how it will be at 225 km..?
Thanks for the feedback, I feel the SL2 less softer than the B12, we are going to check if the midsole last as the B12. After 100miles I will do a second video
Bravissimo
Grazie 🤗🤗🤗
The SL2.0 heel to forefoot height value shown by you might be wrong.
Thanks, I’ll double check them. I took them from the Adidas website at the first week this shoe was released, as it happened in the past Adidas might have changed
Boston 12
Oookk 😊🏃🏻♂️👍