One of my favourite shoes for running. Goes fast and easy to walk up hills, will definitely use this as my race shoes for the upcoming 10ks! Plus it's cheaper than all the other super trainers out there!
I really like the Boston 12 for paces around 4.45 to 5m/km (half marathon pace for me). It holds the pace well for long runs also. For faster paces I much prefer the Takumi Sen 9, Speed 4, and Wave Rebellion Flash 2. My Boston 12's have about 500km on and if i go further that 10k in the now I get stiff knees after a run.
almost 1000 miles in my pair of Boston 12 and still enjoying them (no tear in the upper and still a fair amount of rubber under... though I'm not a heel striker)... even if I have a newer pair, I still like how my "old" pair feels.
I think the EVO SL will replace most of what the Boston 12 used to do. Not to mention the EVO SL upper looks amazing compared to the tire fire that the Boston 12 upper (and heel lockdown specifically) can be for many runners. Superblast V2 is great for long runs and MP/HMP but beyond that I find it clunky. Tempo Next% is my favourite shoe....like....ever. 3 pairs with 1100km (treadmill only now), 800km and 250km. But I'm an Alphafly racer and love the pods. I really need to try and snag a few more pairs of Tempo Next% since it doesn't seem like Nike will produce another trainer companion for the Alphafly again. :(
I have the boston 12 and the Neo Vista and to be really honest I love my Neo Vista, soooo freaking fun to run on them. But I still use my Boston 12 for series and Fartleks since I need more of that ground feeling for that
I would still pick up as a daily trainer shoe that provides protection, cushion, can do slow, fast (tempo, fartlek, intervals), without carbon plated, not totally firm but soft and bouncy, that's the Asics Superblast 2. Alternatives for speed session likes of Adidas Adios Pro 3 or Pro 4, Adidas Takumi Sen 10, New Balance Revel v4, Hoka Mach 6 or Mach X 2,
the boston 12 is still the best all arounder out there but the evo sl might have a word with it when it drops even without the plate. i can't wait to see the boston 13
I can only compare the Boston to the Endorphin Speed and would say the Endorphin Speed feels slightly better, but only slightly. On durability the Boston knocks the Speed out the parc. I think you can do twice the distance of the Speed in the Boston and it's better priced as well. I recently bought a second pair of Bostons over the Speeds
Enjoyed the comparisons thanks Nick. Has the team tried out the Wave Rebellion Flash 2? Seems a closer Boston comparison in this category than the Neo Vista, I'm really enjoying it. Your list just shows how quickly this category has grown!
I tried these in the local store. the heel slip was horrendous. can anyone who owns them give any tips about that? i really wanted to buy them given all the positive reviews
@@RustyNinja100 yeah I have the endorphins 3 for speed. Just want a nice daily for my long runs. The other day I worked out my legs them the next I have an hour and half run so I probably could have used this. Right now I have vamero 17 and endorphins 3. My long runs tho I would like a max cushion shoe
For me The Boston 12s are the worst Adidas shoes I have ever purchased. The heel is so soft that it just drops down deep into the shoe leaving my foot in an awkward position.
I used my Boston 12 to run the Berlin Marathon and had no issues. Very happy with it.
One of my favourite shoes for running. Goes fast and easy to walk up hills, will definitely use this as my race shoes for the upcoming 10ks! Plus it's cheaper than all the other super trainers out there!
I love the B12’s so much I have two pairs in boxes in reserve, fab shoe, although the new brooks Hyperion max 2 comes close 🎉
This the best time for this video to drop I’ve been looking for new trainers and the Boston is one I have been looking at. Love the vid
I still love this shoe, use it for tempos and short to mid distance easy runs/Z2, perfect balance between bounce and firmness 👌
Can’t wait for a video comparing Adidas Evo SL to Asics Superblast 2!!
I really like the Boston 12 for paces around 4.45 to 5m/km (half marathon pace for me). It holds the pace well for long runs also. For faster paces I much prefer the Takumi Sen 9, Speed 4, and Wave Rebellion Flash 2. My Boston 12's have about 500km on and if i go further that 10k in the now I get stiff knees after a run.
I just picked up a pair for only $110!! Very happy with it
almost 1000 miles in my pair of Boston 12 and still enjoying them (no tear in the upper and still a fair amount of rubber under... though I'm not a heel striker)... even if I have a newer pair, I still like how my "old" pair feels.
You don't find them too hard? After 1000km even my Takumi are more comfortable 🤷 I think I need to retire the Boston
I think the EVO SL will replace most of what the Boston 12 used to do. Not to mention the EVO SL upper looks amazing compared to the tire fire that the Boston 12 upper (and heel lockdown specifically) can be for many runners. Superblast V2 is great for long runs and MP/HMP but beyond that I find it clunky. Tempo Next% is my favourite shoe....like....ever. 3 pairs with 1100km (treadmill only now), 800km and 250km. But I'm an Alphafly racer and love the pods. I really need to try and snag a few more pairs of Tempo Next% since it doesn't seem like Nike will produce another trainer companion for the Alphafly again. :(
I have the boston 12 and the Neo Vista and to be really honest I love my Neo Vista, soooo freaking fun to run on them. But I still use my Boston 12 for series and Fartleks since I need more of that ground feeling for that
I did not like the chunky lace loops when I tried these shoes on. The Takumi Sen's regular lace holes worked a lot better for me.
I would still pick up as a daily trainer shoe that provides protection, cushion, can do slow, fast (tempo, fartlek, intervals), without carbon plated, not totally firm but soft and bouncy, that's the Asics Superblast 2. Alternatives for speed session likes of Adidas Adios Pro 3 or Pro 4, Adidas Takumi Sen 10, New Balance Revel v4, Hoka Mach 6 or Mach X 2,
the boston 12 is still the best all arounder out there but the evo sl might have a word with it when it drops even without the plate. i can't wait to see the boston 13
I still have the Boston 12 for the moment and I like it very much. I will replace it by the new Evo when it will be launched.
I can only compare the Boston to the Endorphin Speed and would say the Endorphin Speed feels slightly better, but only slightly. On durability the Boston knocks the Speed out the parc. I think you can do twice the distance of the Speed in the Boston and it's better priced as well. I recently bought a second pair of Bostons over the Speeds
My choice for faster trainings, got it for 106eur on sale
Understand the point about upper, yet it fits me good, so no issues here
Enjoyed the comparisons thanks Nick. Has the team tried out the Wave Rebellion Flash 2? Seems a closer Boston comparison in this category than the Neo Vista, I'm really enjoying it. Your list just shows how quickly this category has grown!
Thanks, we’ve not tested the Flash 2 unfortunately!
Hands down , still the best
Asics Magic Speed 4 replaced the Boston 12 (my favourite workout shoe) and the Saucony ES 4 in my rotation.
Any magic speed 4 reviews coming at all guys?
Not one we’ve been able to test yet unfortunately
How about the asics magic speed 4?
It gets the job done at an affordable price.
I tried these in the local store. the heel slip was horrendous. can anyone who owns them give any tips about that? i really wanted to buy them given all the positive reviews
works smae well as pro 3 for me... maybe its about shape of foot?!
nice socks can improve, i guess ))
Runners loop and break it in and its such a good shoe
boston 12 upper traumatized my feet
Is this no plate?
It has rods in the midsole
@@RustyNinja100 eh no good
@dnice362 it depends. Do you only run? Probably no good. Do you do strength training? Really good for keeping up running while you are very sore.
@@RustyNinja100 yeah I have the endorphins 3 for speed. Just want a nice daily for my long runs. The other day I worked out my legs them the next I have an hour and half run so I probably could have used this. Right now I have vamero 17 and endorphins 3. My long runs tho I would like a max cushion shoe
Adios Pro 3 best daily trainer lol.....with such durability, u can keep using up to 1000km.....why use the inferior Boston....
Not a chance. The foam is done by 400km
@HaiLeQuang lol....nobody else agrees
Price
I got pro 3 for 175, and Boston for 106eur - here is the reason ))
I love the Boston 12 so much I wear them casually
For me The Boston 12s are the worst Adidas shoes I have ever purchased. The heel is so soft that it just drops down deep into the shoe leaving my foot in an awkward position.