adidas Adizero Boston 11
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- In this video, I take a look at the new adidas Adizero Boston 11. The Boston was known to be a lightweight daily trainer up until the Boston 9 that you could also race a marathon in (hence the Boston name) but "grew" a lot in the 10 and moved to a dual layer Lightstrike Pro and regular Lightstrike midsole which is the same setup in the 11.
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I really liked the 10s. They didn’t deserve the poor reviews and I think it they weren’t part of the Boston line and marketed as a different shoe altogether people would have been fine with it. Definitely a good middle distance training option and a super tough shoe that would go the distance over the miles. I’ll add the Boston 11 to my adios 7 and pro 3 lineup for sure. 👍
Yeah that was a big factor as the 10 was so different to before that it might have made more sense to come up with a new shoe name but they probably ended up selling a fair number because of the Boston name. At least in the 11 with now being able to get my correct size I can now better see it as it should be and same with the Adios 7 and Adios Pro 3. Ideally though it could be a bit lighter.
Despite the mixed to poor reviews I bought the Boston 10 and enjoy them. I like the firmer ride (which softens somewhat over time) and find them quite stable and able to pick up the pace when I want. Just for contrast, I don't really like the Nike Invincibles which I find a touch too soft.
Yeah rather similar conclusions to me then.
Same i bought the boston 10 and to me it is a good shoe to run in. Not too firm and the rebound is just nice for me.
I had the excellent Boston 9, which actually were my daily trainers until they reached 500km.; then I wasn't interested at all in buying a completely different shoe.
So I started using more often my Adizero Pro, and after 300km. they feel great every day more; Lightstrike softens after the first 100s, and are light, nimble and responsive.
To me, a real jack of all trades !
@@Pipppetto yeah very different I agree. Good you found an alternative. In hindsight wish adidas had been doing my TTS back in the Boston 9 days but at least they are now. Adios 7 is one to consider as quite similar to those older Bostons
@@TimGrose actually I’m considering getting a pair to replace the 9s. They seem to be the closest alternative at the moment.
I really like my Boston 10s…excellent shoe imo. I’m interested in trying the 11s too. Thanks for sharing!
I think you should find that the 11 is very similar.
I quite liked the ride of the boston 10 aswell for sure a lot more responsive than the zf5 , same weight but the less sink feeling more bounce is just better for running , totally agree with you there Tim, did not look like they changed much in the 11 . Good luck on your race today 👍 you will smash it 💪🏻
Race was a bit rubbish but can’t always be good especially when rather warm. Yeah Boston 10/11 maybe better than I initially thought especially if don’t compare directly the much lighter 9 and previous.
Hi Tim , I’m a new subscriber. Just finished a 15 miler in the Reebok Energy X . They felt great up to 12 and then I started to feel the feet and not in a good way . I’m thinking about the Puma Nitro Elite as my long run shoe , upto 23 miles . Any recommendations would be appreciated 👍
Many thanks for the sub! Unfortunately Reebok shoes stop at a UK 12 so not been able to try those. For me 15 miles is about the point where long runs can get tough in any shoe especially if I am not marathon training. Is that a possible factor? My last 2 marathon races were in the Vaporfly NEXT%. Other shoes have run at least 15 miles in training of late include the RC Elite 2, Endorphin Speed, Alphafly, Adios Pro 2 (haven't had the 3 long enough yet). I have those Puma Deviate Nitro elite but haven't used them enough to say. The new Endorphin Pro 3 could be an option too but again haven't had them long enough to do that length of mileage. A shoe like the Boston 11 would be one I would consider. I nearly got that far in the Boston 10 despite being too small for me. Guess another factor is how fast you are going. For long runs I often go and more forgiving surfaces like old railways and when they were still available I did lots of long runs in the Pegasus Turbo.
love the boston 10s. have a old navicular stress fracture and these are the only shoes that 1 can run in that doesnt cause me pain. I don't see them as a easy day shoe, think they work best for me at crusing and tempo speed. the more I run fast in them the more responsive the Rods work and the longer my stride is. if ya slighty overpronate can see these working well. highly recommend the 10s
Good to hear. Think you would find the 11 fairly similar if need a new pair. So do you use something else for easy runs?
Everything i could possibly explain about the boston you stated perfectly. Ill always prefer the 9s over the 10s but they are great for long runs if anything, go too slow in the 10s and its almost as if they fight you feel clunkier. I find myself doing all long runs progressively faster. One thing ill say, they barely made it to 400 miles. Probably should have retired them around 350. Ordered another pair. Good job.
Ah thanks. I need to get back in my Boston 11 to see how they shape up over a longer time. In the past I tended to get about 300 miles in the older Bostons but also had a few pairs on the go at same time. That was when I only tended to wear one model for "daily" training with the Adios for faster stuff and races!
Nice impressions, glad you managed to get the right size. I enjoyed the Boston 10 as daily trainer, I used them for long and tempo runs mainly and I will probably try the 11 soon. But these days I’m enjoying the Saucony Tempus for similar runs, it’s softer and quite responsive, with a good fit
Think the 11 is pretty similar to the 10 but feels a lot better for me now got right size. I ought to try some other Saucony shoes other than Pro & Speed.
Great video - sounds like the 11’s are an improvement over the 10’s. Any plans to try the Hoka Mach 5?
Yeah just tweaks in the upper and bit less padding in tongue and heel counter. Not sure on the Mach 5 - never liked a Hoka shoe yet so think will wait to see a few more reviews.
Yeah just tweaks in the upper and bit less padding in tongue and heel counter. Not sure on the Mach 5 - never liked a Hoka shoe yet so think will wait to see a few more reviews.
I have the 10s, so far have over 500miles in them and sure they will reach 750. With the discount code they offer good value. Not the most fun shoe but I'm glad I purchased them as long as you pair them with something for special days/races. All the best with the 10k
Good to hear they last a long time. Did they soften a bit over time? The 10K was pretty ordinary but at least got round as it were.
Well done anyway for the 10k. Yeah I think they have definitely softened however without comparing to a new pair I would only be guessing by how much. I could use the Boston 9s for everything, these are not that type of shoe for me however with a faster shoe I think it can cover the rest better than the 9 did
Boston 11 arrived today in Belgrade and I bought it; it feels great when you step into it
Ah good. Let us know how you find it on your runs.
@@TimGrose OK
After two easy runs, yesterday i run 14km whit 6x1km tempo run (4:15-4:00 per km) and shoe is very, very good; never have Boston (and Adidas, but now i have Pro3 too), read in comments for 10 that they are warm and heavy; i can confirm that cons now BUT feeling in Boston 11 is very good (i try Adios 6 and i don’t like them, sen8 little bit); weight is not important for training, i will use lighter, faster and plated shoe in race, no?
@@markoljustina yeah the Boston 10 sort was effected by comparisons with the totally different Boston 9 in the same way the Pegasus Turbo Next Nature now is with the Turbo 1/2. However if you take the Boston 11 (or 10) for what it is then does a good job as a training shoe I agree. The Adios 6/7 and Sen 8 are basically race shoes that some can get away for daily training but I never thought that was the true point of them.
@@TimGrose Each sentence is 100% true (i betrayed Nike and Saucony😀)
Good to hear these are working for you. Personally hated the Boston 10 but it does have it's niche. Actually I know alot of people who really like that shoe. Not everyone likes this new generation of super soft and bouncy foams but at the same time want a midsole that feels like it protects you from the impact of the road. So this one gives you the cushion but has stability and without feeling like you' re bouncing all over the palce or sinking into the shoe.
In hindsight I hated the 10 as was too short for me. It did feel firm though but maybe was just taking off in wrong place. Thought would give me these a go especially with the “novelty” of now having my TTS in adidas after years of squeezing into them! As mentioned just feeling likes of Invincible too soft for regular daily runs.
@@TimGrose I do have to say though the 10 softened up quite a bit after a few runs and was a more pleasant ride.
Good review, sounds like you would love the Hyperion Tempo. Did you run in it?
I have. Bit wide for me so not as big a fan as you and FOD Runner.
Very interesting to see a shoe off , perhaps the Prime X in the mix...?
Is the Boston 11 less wobbly then the PRO 3?
Yes definitely. Boston 11 is very stable. I think it is the regular Lightstrike foam at the bottom which is heavier and firmer than the Pro foam.
Tim the legend Grose. It was nice bumping into you today at the 10km. Glad that Adidas have increased their sizing so we can get some more unbiased quality reviews. To me, Adidas have done a good job in re-planning their Adizero range. Adios Pro being the racing shoe, Adios 6/7 as the up tempo offering and the Boston fits nicely as that longer distance trainer. Well done on the race again this morning. Catch you around. :)
Good to see you and I should be congratulating you on your PB and beating me! Albeit not by much :) Next time… Bit more editing to do for that video but hopefully out by the morning. Yeah agree on the Adizero offering now. Guess was there last you but maybe we were all surprised/disappointed with the Boston 10 but recall the Boston 9 and Adios 5 were much more similar than the current versions so they really needed to differentiate them more I thought.
A very lovely compliment Mohamed ! ‘ Tim the legend ‘ …… I must remember that !!!
@@suegrose7698 So will I when the next shoe box arrives xxx
Great review, Tim! Very helpful. This shoe may work for me. I’m a runner who likes a firmer ride and a “soft enough” shoe. Too much squish and I feel I’m going nowhere. I’m wondering if over time all these super soft shoes for daily runs will lead some runners to stress fractures or tendon problems . No one “loves” a stability shoe. Yet some shoes may be “instability” shoes if runners aren’t well locked into them (my guess is many runners don’t get a lock down when they put their shoes on). Wondering if down the road we will see “overuse” injuries cropping up more frequently, but they will have been caused by uneven torquing on the ankles or feet or knees. But people will blame the runners for “running too much.”
Yeah I was thinking about this recently and have been reaching for relatively firmer shoes like the Pegasus of late. I did a long run in the Boston 11 on Sunday and they are very stable indeed as the regular Lightstrike is relatively firm. Equally cushioning is fine and after almost 2 hours running had no issues other what might expect after such a run. When I last wore the ultra soft Invincible I felt a few knee twinges and generally I find them quite hard work and only really good if my legs are sore and need all that cushion.
@@TimGrose I wore the Invincibles running on snow last winter a few times because the traction was good. Afterwards my ankles felt not great because altho I didn’t slip somehow the heaviness of the invincible plus the snow didn’t work well for me. This winter I’ll take the Peg 39 or the Peg Shield. I’m sure it will handle snow well enough. I’m liking the “turbo” next nature too so it must be the firm ride that’s been working for me. Glad I’m not imagining this!😊 There’s so much subjectivity in running shoes!
The tip of the Boston 11 tongue presses hard. I've tried loosening the laces but that doesn't help. What can I do or are they just not suitable for me?
That's unfortunate. When you say "tip" you do mean at the end you tie the laces? If that sort of thing happens to me I might try tightening the laces further up and then maybe able to loosen the ones where you tie them. TBH though am not surprised as the tongue in the Boston 11 is relatively thin.
use elastic laces. you will be more relaxed.🎉🎉
Hi Tim, I recently bought the 10 for half price in a sale. I really like the shoes but the suede on the toe box aggravated my big toe and gave me a blister. Have they changed this area on the 11? From the photos it looks like the suede strips are a bit shorter? Do you think the 11 are worth a try or are they much the same in this regard? Cheers.
On the 11 for me there is a decent gap vertically and horizontally between my big toe and the upper material so you may well be OK. Otherwise the midsole dual foams seem to be more or less the same so I think the ride should feel more or less the same. I am a but cautious about making too many comparisons with the 10 on comfort type issues as my 10 are a size smaller than the 11 and too small really for me.
@@TimGrose Cheers. I’ve taken a gamble on the 11 with a 25% discount code. I managed to get the 10 so cheap I can probably make a small profit selling them on eBay as they’ve only clocked up 15km 👍
@@DarthTrader66 that's good. I ought to do same with my 10 being a size small for me and I did not get many more miles out of them than you.
The pro3's are amazing but as you say expensive and mine at 200+ mikes are probably half done. Thanks for the review 👍
That's decent miles though for a race shoe especially if you think lots of life yet. I am approaching 200 miles in my Adios Pro 3 and similarly I feel they will go on a while yet. That said I don't race in mine so in that sense feel don't need to worry so much about whether they are still "good" as it were.
I've been grabbing my Boston 10`s more and more lately for my long/easy runs. Really grown on me and I definitely think after a couple of runs the firmness does give a little. I'd be happy to but the 11's once I'm done with my 10's.
Yeah I felt the Adios 7 softened a bit even after my first run and have heard similar with the Boston so good to hear.
Shoes feel like soccer cleats, but the energy after a run is just amazing.
So I still changed the inserts from an asics FFBLAST tarther shoes and now the boston 11 feels like a marathon shoe
I was out in the Boston 11 yesterday and it is a shoe that I am certainly liking more than when I first tried the very similar 10. It does still feel quite firm but that's sometimes welcome. Interesting about the inserts. So that has softened the ride a bit?
@@TimGrose just got 4 more pairs of boston 11 on sale $59 @ dicksporting goods
Thank you Tim for the review. They look similar to the previous version except in the upper. I understand that cushioning is important but I like the Adios 7 as daily trainer, I believe my feet work better in such shoes, but of course as you said are pretty minimalist and not all could like it for long runs
Yes I forgot to mention but similar to the Adios 7 with less padding in the heel counter, tongue and lighter upper. Does not seem to have changed the weight that much although I have a size bigger this year. Done a few medium length runs in the Adios 7 say for an hour or so and feel fairly cushioned for such a relatively light shoe but a firm feeling for sure.
The Boston 10 really grew on me. It softened up a bit but to me it felt pretty smooth. Only real issue I had with it was the upper wasn’t a breathable as I would have liked. These look like they may fit me much better because it doesn’t look like it goes to a point as early as the 10.
The upper on the 11 is a see through mesh if you saw that few minutes in so that should help with breath ability. Good to hear they soften up. I kind of felt that a bit by the end of my 8 mile in them for this video.
I like the Invincibles still, and they are still a go to easy day shoe for me.
So the Boston 11 is a easy to steady day shoe which works despite the weight… my invincibles are coming to end of life so may consider this one - You mentioned a discount, I tried briefly to find where you said it and can’t find it.
Presumably you’re running the Elmbridge 10k - good luck. I decided not to do it this year but will be doing the Wedding Day 7 next Friday
Yeah on way there now. As mentioned just feeling the Invincible is too soft and that huge width in the base makes me feel that “normal” everyday pace is just more work. Of course these opposite end of firmness although the Lightstrike Pro does soften it more than initially appears.
Yeah on way there now. As mentioned just feeling the Invincible is too soft and that huge width in the base makes me feel that “normal” everyday pace is just more work. Of course these opposite end of firmness although the Lightstrike Pro does soften it more than initially appears.
I rather like the Boston 10 for the reasons you state for this 11th version. And agree that the Nike Invincible can be rather tough to run in despite the massive cushioning. Good review.
Yeah agreed. Invincible is great when legs battered and going slowly but maybe should then have the day off anyway!
That old train was a amazing 👏 the one in my village doesn't run anymore it became a monument sadly
It goes up and down the beach front at Hayling for about a mile. Have been on it myself once. Think could out run it just about :)
much like the OG adios pro you're running directly on the plate and while it is very stable there isn't much cushioning..it does roll quite smoothly and the outsole traction is great..the double layer upper doesn't work too well in our normal summer temps..the OG (pre-high stack)pro had probably the best upper I've used..
Yeah initially it sort of feels there isn’t much cushioning but that Lightstrike Pro layer find helps a lot to provide just a slightly softer feel.
Is the heel plate immediately below the insole in the 11 like it is in the 10? Really don’t like that and will have to put a more cushioned insole into the 10 to get any miles in it.
Good question. Not sure there. Will have to try and find out. Unless am going downhill I don’t tend to land on my heel much so probably not something tend to notice much anyway.
I've kept my Boston 4 as my "race at Parkrun" shoe. Haven't had them on in years tho 😭😭😭covid lockdown issues 👍👍👍
Blimey that is a blast from the past. Seem to recall did not get on so well with that version though. Had a lot of the 5.
Great to hear, I have another 200miles left in my 10's, but nice to know the 11 looks to be a progression rather than another radical break. (I also find it a quick shoe for the amount of input/effort) I get about 3 to 5 seconds per KM @127bpm over my Mizunos or Altra's. However, I can't use them 100% for my training as they can irritate the lateral side of my foot (must be the rods shaping the foot fall in a particular way) . So after a long run in them or a couple of shorter days, I will do a day or two in another shoe.
Yeah 11 seems just like a few tweaks to the upper, tongue and heel counter. These days I like to rotate shoes to avoid getting too used to one. Back in the day I would use the Boston maybe 5 days a week and the Adios on the other faster days.
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Ha ha true but maybe I am growing some love for firm heavy shoes - well in my size a lot of them are.
I just got the Boston 11, I feel like my big toe kinda rolls over to the side on my right shoe, unfortunately they don't have a half size up, so not really sure whether I should keep it or send it back.
What size are you out of interest? Am not quite clear from your description if that means they are too narrow or too wide or just not long enough? I wore the 11 again on Monday and, by the end of the run, felt they had become a bit looser generally and so would probably need to relace them tighter before my next run. Now I can get them in my "TTS" UK 13.5 they certainly are long enough whereas the 12.5 I had in the 10 basically wasn't.
@@TimGrose I'm a size 11. My left shoe is perfect but the right one is a bit tight in length. Do they become loose as you break it in?
@@jonun8950 a bit as I mentioned but haven’t worn them that much yet. There must be a 11.5 if you feel need one.
I really like my Boston 10, they have over 750 km on the odometer.
11? - it looks like they didn't break anything there :P
Very similar yes. Just bit less padding to lose a bit of weight.
I feel the same about ‘over cushioned’ shoes lately. After getting the Saucony Tempest I am starting to prefer a slightly firmer daily trainer/tempo. I’ve been using my RC Elite for long runs now they are nearly due for retirement and today they seemed a bit too mushy
Yeah soft is nice but not when feel are sinking and just basically takes more effort. RC Elite v2 I used for a HM training run few weeks ago. It wasn’t quite as soft as I remembered but think is the softest of the carbon racers. I had to abandon the Rebel v2 for being too soft so at least the plate in the RC Elite v2 reduces that ultra soft feeling somewhat. Think like most carbon racers wants you to go bit faster but not always what you want to do an LSD run as it were.
Would it be good for a 2 mile full effort race??
Would not be my first choice (on the road would be a Vaporfly NEXT% or from adidas either the Adios Pro 2 or 3 or the Takumi Sen 8 or even the Adios 7 if wanted a cheaper shoe). That said the Boston 11 could certainly "go" and I did a couple of minutes hard in them as a test for this video.
@@TimGrose yeah I've been looking at the takumi sen 8, so you think that'd be a good shoe for a 2 miler ??
@@na-dk9vm Takumi Sen 8 is the obvious choice from adidas right now yes.
Good to hear your thoughts on these Tim. I considered them recently when looking at road shoes but went for the much cheaper Reebok floatride 4's in the end which have been great so far
Unfortunately Reebok don't make any of their running shoes bigger than a UK 12 so a brand that totally passes me by although I think I need have a pair of their racing flats many many years ago when my feet were clearly smaller! Tend of hear good things about the shoes. I think you can bring down to the Boston 11 on adidas UK website to £91 with a 35% discount from RunningHeroes.com I have used that to get several adidas shoes. adidas UK were not offering any UK 13.5 that I need until few days ago so could saved myself some money!
Which adidias shoe is the lightest ?
Takumi Sen 8 of the current ones I have. It is about 235 g in a UK 12.5 that I have. To compare with the recent shoes I have got in a UK 13.5 probably say 250g if they did a UK 13.5. Adios 7 is about 275g in a UK 13.5, Adios Pro 3 285g in a UK 13.5 and the Boston 11 about 380g in a UK 13.5. So hence why I said the Boston 11 would not be ideal race shoe especially for a 2 mile.
How are your ankles not broken? Watching the slow mo was painful, mate.
Well been running a good 40 years now and have had my fair share of injuries during that time but thankfully my ankles have never been a significant problem area for me. It might appear I am pronating a little more than I really do as the close up shots involve a small "jump" over my GoPro and obviously I am not doing normally. I saw a video of Kipchoge in a track session the other day and his feet looked quite unstable too from a cursory glance.
No Suede on the shoe. Synthetic textile materials on the upper only
Ah fair point. So a modern day material that looks like and feels like suede and I can't think of anybody other than adidas (at least of the main players) that uses such material in current shoes.
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I recommend every one to use boston10 . The boston 11 is bad and not comfortable 🥲
Ah what is the difference for you? I thought they are very similar just bit less padding in the 11.