Adidas Boston 12 vs Hoka Mach X | Which Should I Choose?

[@i.p2088]

I have the Boston 12. Excellent for me once I don't let my cadance drop.. Even took them off road and they were very stable and comfortable. Usually I hate plated shoes on loose gravel because they are to stiff but the Boston 12 with the rods does a great job also on gravel and camber roads.

[@johnnylineham59]

I've just got a pair of Mach X, only 1 run so far but they feel great to me, so many elements of your description don't really mesh with my first impressions, I wonder if later production versions are slightly different. Mine don't appear to be anywhere near as stiff as yours, and on foot the upper feels very similar to the Mach 5 in terms of fit, also medial heel stability feels very reassuring to me. I'm pretty happy with them and looking forward to plenty of more runs.

[@Mumrik597]

Hoka shoes seems to just work well for me. I bought the Mach X and so far I'm really pleased.

[@justincarman3528]

Please do a video of these two shoes plus the ASICS magic speed 3 !!! I think we could all benefit from that!!

[@markuscg1]

When I tried the Boston 12s on, I found the midfoot was very narrow for me; I felt like my arch was collapsing medially off the shoe with no support at all. I sent them back. I don't have a wide foot, but my foot shape seems like it's almost the same width from heel to toe. I also have the Mach X. It's ok, but I find that I don't do well with any kind of plate in a shoe. The hunt for a daily trainer continues (I use the Topo Cyclone 2 for faster workouts, but didn't like the fit of the Phantom).

[@kevinclark5086]

Asics Superblast sounds like it's made for you.

[@Dave-kq9cv]

Love my Boston 12, they are good at slow pace but they really shine at faster paces and they fit my slightly wider foot. I don’t think the Hoka would fit me.

[@lorenzoquirante8685]

I don’t know how your foot compares to mine but I demoed the Mach x and a half size up worked fine :)

[@feifeskufus]

Impressive one-take!

[@Simo.PT.]

Hi. Very informative video as always. So the Mach x have very few of the Mach 4-5' s ride feel ? Never Heard of this much stifness in other review

[@DoctorsofRunning]

Yes. Definitely a different shoe from the Mach 4/5

[@elliotendures]

Still looking for Goldilocks. A stable neutral performance shoe with good traction for running in the rain. Think Superblast with a Ghost outsole.

[@joshgonzalez2885]

What about NB 880 v13? That’s what most people describe it as

[@jonathansuparta3194]

i bought both of it, so didnt need to choose :)

[@claudiosimon8169]

Great comparison. Tks. I would also like to see a comparison between Boston 12 and puma deviate nitro 2. Have you thought about that? I think they fall into the same category, do you agree? Tks

[@joandomar1]

Si,hay una comparativa y el Puma es más lento comparado con Boston 12.

[@nollys8523]

I tried the Mach X, didn’t like them but then I didn’t like the Mach 4, so I’m guessing the Mach line doesn’t work for me.
Looking to upgrade my Boston 10 so the 12 might be the better choice for me.

[@jacobmyers4641]

How is the durability of the Boston? I tend to wear the rubber off on the posterolateral side really fast so I’ve been trying to a shoe I can run 400+ miles in without wearing through the midsole.

[@azn5k]

boston 12 was a big let down for me. I really wanted to like them, but unfortunately they just didn't hit.
- found it hard to get a good lock down.
- sizing is off. i'm always a US10 in everything, but in my boston 12, I had far too much room in the forefoot and heel.
- heel area feels heavy. I have to adapt my usual forefoot strike to more midfoot for me to feel 'comfortable' running.
sad...

[@ondamixtape]

Mach x are better for daily training for me

[@escape2064]

hi matt 💕💕

[@eykinhuang2076]

mach x definitely overprice compare to boston 12

[@grey_fox7]

Which would you say is a more stable shoe, Boston 12 or Adios Pro 3?

[@DoctorsofRunning]

Adios pro 3 by far due to the increase rod stiffness and better sole flaring

[@grey_fox7]

@@DoctorsofRunning thank you!

[@budikuesal7722]

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

[@DoctorsofRunning]

Lateral heel bevels are usually pretty good actually. The midsole itself is a bit unstable and through the midfoot which is it’s own thing, but a lateral heel bevel is our preferred often. When the bevel is medial or centered, it causes more issues.

[@budikuesal7722]

@@DoctorsofRunning so lateral heel bevels are actually safe for heel striker?

[@geert574]

no brainer, Hoka is junk

[@halmo68]

Why ?

[@droy333]

Adidas is german, Ad-di-das not so much A-dee-dis

[@michaeltanel3815]

Seriously, don't be that person. Just don't.