I’m at 150 on mine. Just went for 12 miles in the rain on rolling hills and the shoe didn’t miss a beat. Grip was phenomenal and the shoe can hit any pace I ask of it. Long live the King!
Tons of Boston 12s at my Adidas outlet for 75 bucks! I already have a pair but picked another one up to keep on deck. It does take a few runs to break in but once you get the fit right, they feel great. Love your vids, man!
I just wanted to test it first and make sure I liked it since some people complained about the upper. But they feel soooo good! (6'2" 190lb for reference)
@@sambarker5294 Oddly enough I had a bit of rubbing on the tongue with my first pair in the first 50KM, but my second pair I had no issues with the tongue. The lacing with this shoe makes a big difference.
The biggest upgrade I did with my Boston 12s was to swap out the horrible laces with a pair from my Asics gel Nimbus 25. Much better upper comfort and no more issues with lockdown. Once fully broken in around 50 Miles for me as I am a light runner they mold to my feet. I run some steep hills and no other shoes gives me the control and speed when going down hills. Just ordered the Takumi Sen 10 finally available in the USA!
Me too! And I see other runners with different laces as well. The original laces keep getting untied AND they are not stretchy at all. A bit of stretch is the best. I used my old nike infinity run laces.
I didn’t agree with your saucony speed 3 vs Boston 12 video before, as I was on the speed 3 camp. But recently got a Boston 12, and I can’t stop running in the Boston 12s - now I get it, have only done around 35 kms - but love it
I had Boston 11 sitting in the box after 30 trial miles. I was going to purchase the 12 but decided to revisit the 11s giving another chance. Literally took 80 plus miles to break in 😅😅😅 I now have 170miles and I love the 11’s. “Harder” midsole actually helps me building calve muscles. Durability is insane. Thank you for the review as always!! I’d definitely get my hands on Boston 12!!!
Went to 1000km in my first pair of Boston 12's, nearing 200km in my second pair and so tempted to buy another pair right now, currently switching between the Boston 12s and my second pair of Adizero SLs, but a concurrent second pair of Boston 12s would be nice especially as it's raining frequently where I live and the 12s are great for wet weather, but the SL's would soak up far too much water.
I’m an experienced runner and 3 runs and 15km into my Boston 12s. They really start to hurt the side of my right foot after about 3km - I think it’s pressure from the upper. I’ve heard people say they require breaking in but never had pain from a shoe like this before!
If Adidas Boston 13 can fix the lacing system, make the heel lockdown slightly better ( I don't really have an issue with it) and put a LSpro insole in or just something slightly thicker. The shoe would be PERFECT.
Fix the heel lockdown on the Boston 12 (and the upper in general), and the shoe becomes amazing. I've tried KT tape, Compressport trail socks, even tried gel bandaids, lace lockdowns to the point I have nasty lace bite on the top of the foot. Interestingly, the Takumi Sen8 I don't find that bad, and I think it's due to the lack of the excessively hard inner heel cup. I have 1065km (660miles) in my first pair of Tempo Next%, which I had previously retired. But found I could still trust them on treadmill so I'm cautiously still using them on treadmill only to see how far I can take them before I feel it's no longer worth the risk. I have 500km in my 2nd pair and they feel exactly the same as the 3rd pair I have with only 32.5km long run in them so far. If I don't hear anything soon about the Tempo Next% replacement from Nike, I might try and find a 4th pair...they work that well for me and I find they really pair well with the AF V3, where they did not on the V2 and especially the V1.
I loved the Boston 12 up until 250 miles when they lost their responsiveness. The shoes look good and rubber looks untouched but I don’t enjoy running in them anymore and they don’t seem to work as a daily trainer. They feel like bricks. Maybe I’m too fussy but I felt a bit disappointed and sort of expect shoes to last longer.
I would recommend going to an adidas outlet store if you want to get this shoe and you live close to an outlet store as I picked one up for half off so 80 dollars plus tax. Have not put many miles on this one though as my goat is the vomero 17.
Same here. Found a pair of Boston 11s at Ross or TJ Max for like 45USD! Never on my radar, so I didn’t know anything about them. Found out about to 12s and checked the Adidas outlet here. Got the last pair of 12s in my size for 50% pff! BTW - only shoes i have had to use the runner’s knot to fix the heel slippage.
I have both the B12 and Superblast and I've been running mainly with these 2 for the past few months and I agree with your comments .. I like the superblast as well but not that impressed either. I liked your "boat analogy" .. i like max cushion shoes but I don't need extra wide, the foam is protective but not that bouncy .. also I'm not a huge fan of the upper, fits a bit too sloppy. I would say, it's main pro is also its main con : I easily forget that I'm wearing it.
The novablast 4 so much better than superblast,nova4 and B12 my shoes to grind miles. I done 350 miles in superblast and the shoe is my least favorite out of the three.
Love that blue on the 12s,great vid again boss. Quick question here,i had to downsize a half with the Superblast,thinking hows the fit on the Sky Paris please? Stick with my Superblast size down a half or just go with my normal size. My Superblast size is 11 My Pro 3s are 11.5 My Speed 3s are also 11.5 🤷 Keep these coming,thx for the input in advance
Off subject, but would be nice to see you try out the Invincible 3 which has been on sale for a while now. I waited for a sale because people gave it a bad rap, but I actually enjoy it (runners knot is mandatory) and it’s super grippy. I also can agree with your love for the Boston 12, was my first plated/rodded shoe and it was amazing to feel how much more snappy it is compared to my other daily trainers.
@@supwell Cool, looking forward to it. Like the Vomero 17 as well, it's one of those shoes that does a good job using the two foam setup and just gets the job done.
I went with the Superblast because I wanted something really protective but not sluggish as I tried to increase my mileage. It's been great for that purpose and I don't really do speed work. I tried the B12 at the store and I was a little concerned about the heel slip.
hi Yowana, great content as always, what do you think about this shoes for tempo and speed workout? i already had boston 12 that reach 500Miles (almost used for everything befor). Right now had triumph 21 for easy-recovery runs, superblast for long run & race day, and want to pick another boston 12 for tempo and speed workout.
18:36 lol BITR these days *does a 6 mile easy run and drops a review saying the shoes are trash* Still love those guys. But they just have way too many shoes to review now.
Yes, you should believe everything, after a few years of running on rods your legs will be so weak, you'll be Stephen Hawkings. Better not buy this Boston 12, leg weakeners
Hey just wondering, how do you size your shoes? Do you do a thumb's width in front, or do you have a snug fit? My brother lost his toenail after running a half-marathon and I've been thinking, considering going up a half-size for my next shoe purchase.
I usually go 10.5 US and rock with it unless something is horribly wrong 😂 but I like to have a little room up front - so that's when I'll bump to an 11
@@youthought1343 They have gotten a bit softer, I've also been walking in the which I normally don't do with running shoes. They are still firm to me. Lol. I'm gonna keep at it though. On my runs about 3 miles or so in they do feel softer. It's a very finicky shoe.
Hey I’m looking to replace my Boston 12s with a similar shoe I was thinking about getting another pair of them but I think I’d like to try another shoe, I’m new to running and the bostons were my second running shoe ever so I haven’t tried anything else really, what would you recommend?
I used a chest strap a while back - its a good option if you want to train by heart rate. I go by feel now instead of heart rate so I don't mind the watch inaccuracies too much - it's just a little annoying lol
I have both. B12 feels a bit faster but DN2 is much more comfortable and better for slower paces wich feel awkward in B12. Prefer DN2 for long runs as well. That B12 upper is just too stiff.
i have the boston 12 and it has been great, looking for a race shoe to complement it. What do you recommend? at least it should has the same forefoot width
Would the Boston 12 be a good shoe to run your first Half Marathon in? Currently using the Axon 3’s for most of my training plan but the long run miles are getting longer and not sure how they will hold up for the longer runs
Yes definitely - great choice if you want something to both train and race in. I've done some hard half marathons during training and this felt awesome for it
Open question - many miles did it take to soften them? Because mine have almost 200k (120/130 miles) and I still find them really hard on the forefoot..
My problem is with the heal counter. I do have some achilles sensitivity and it begin to hurt as I was testing them in the store. Any solutions for that? Thanks
Betcha those fumes coming of the Ons are fairly harmful. Is that what we should expect from $220 shoes? Did they come with a warning? Maybe another lawsuit to add to your list.
Also, if you ban me from using the word "embargo" in your comments section because you want treat them as if they are absolutely non-existent, I will comply.
Had a Boston 11. Didnt like it much. After Yowana's rave review, I picked up Boston 12 for a steal price. Looking forward to putting tonnes of mileage in it!
I didn’t size up, works fine for me. For reference, I’m one those who size up for Kinvaras and EP3. I tried size up in Boston 11, the heal slipping is insane, lmao
Personally I retire every shoe at 350 miles max. This is following tibialis issues taking shoes to 400 miles before. I no longer risk it, 350 and out 🤟
There's much better shoes out there for my mechanics..pretty given up on Adidas, Brooks, Acics, Nike,Saucony..either the shoes don't work for me or their marketing scams are atrocious..fortunately there are other companies that make great shoes without gimmicky trash in/on them..a thing I discovered for running in the rain is compression shirts and shorts instead of any kind of rain gear..the compression stuff sheds water..I'm gonna get wet from rain or from sweat either way but at least the compression stuff is cooler and not heavy..😊
I’m at 150 on mine. Just went for 12 miles in the rain on rolling hills and the shoe didn’t miss a beat. Grip was phenomenal and the shoe can hit any pace I ask of it. Long live the King!
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I agree. Boston12 is the GOAT marathon trainer.
Tons of Boston 12s at my Adidas outlet for 75 bucks! I already have a pair but picked another one up to keep on deck. It does take a few runs to break in but once you get the fit right, they feel great. Love your vids, man!
Wow id be buying 5 pairs. I have 2 pairs right now and during my current marathon training they are my daily trainer.
I got mine for 80 at the outlets! I was thinking about getting another lol
@@sambarker5294 might as well! Lol I'm waiting for the Supernova Rise to hit the outlets and I'm grabbing them!
I just wanted to test it first and make sure I liked it since some people complained about the upper. But they feel soooo good! (6'2" 190lb for reference)
@@sambarker5294 Oddly enough I had a bit of rubbing on the tongue with my first pair in the first 50KM, but my second pair I had no issues with the tongue. The lacing with this shoe makes a big difference.
The biggest upgrade I did with my Boston 12s was to swap out the horrible laces with a pair from my Asics gel Nimbus 25. Much better upper comfort and no more issues with lockdown. Once fully broken in around 50 Miles for me as I am a light runner they mold to my feet. I run some steep hills and no other shoes gives me the control and speed when going down hills.
Just ordered the Takumi Sen 10 finally available in the USA!
Me too! And I see other runners with different laces as well. The original laces keep getting untied AND they are not stretchy at all. A bit of stretch is the best. I used my old nike infinity run laces.
Yeah I got Mizuno laces and do a runners knot and they feel amazing! No more lace bite or heel slip
My boston 12 has 800 kms and counting
Are there any changes after running it In 800 kms?
@@hinayoufakahard to notice as any changes will be gradual. I got myself a second pair after 1000km.
Continental rubber is no joke. I was able to toe crawl up a hill of wet grass in my boston 12s, the grip was flawless
They make the best bike tires too
I didn’t agree with your saucony speed 3 vs Boston 12 video before, as I was on the speed 3 camp. But recently got a Boston 12, and I can’t stop running in the Boston 12s - now I get it, have only done around 35 kms - but love it
I love both of em. Speed is more versatile. Boston 12 feels amazing when picking up the pace though.
@@remcodejong9149 speed is a bit soft, it bottoms out for me after an hour long run. Boston 12 - i can do much longer runs,
I had Boston 11 sitting in the box after 30 trial miles. I was going to purchase the 12 but decided to revisit the 11s giving another chance. Literally took 80 plus miles to break in 😅😅😅 I now have 170miles and I love the 11’s. “Harder” midsole actually helps me building calve muscles. Durability is insane. Thank you for the review as always!! I’d definitely get my hands on Boston 12!!!
Went to 1000km in my first pair of Boston 12's, nearing 200km in my second pair and so tempted to buy another pair right now, currently switching between the Boston 12s and my second pair of Adizero SLs, but a concurrent second pair of Boston 12s would be nice especially as it's raining frequently where I live and the 12s are great for wet weather, but the SL's would soak up far too much water.
Just got my pair!🔥
So excited to get mine! Got it for a good deal just as when my Deviate Nitro 2s are retiring too
jajajja same deal here... bye to the nitros. wellcome to boston
I’m an experienced runner and 3 runs and 15km into my Boston 12s. They really start to hurt the side of my right foot after about 3km - I think it’s pressure from the upper.
I’ve heard people say they require breaking in but never had pain from a shoe like this before!
I would try to loosen up the laces across the mid-foot
@@jean-phil i did try that on my last run but need to try again as it was a bit too loose. Foot pain was not as bad though definitely
Im not a fast runner by any means, 4:50/km at max but i love the boston than the superblast. New subscriber here 😉
Love the review. How about the fit? Im comming from duramo speed. Is the size same? Some says its a little bigger. TIA
I don't do enough miles to warrant buying another pair of shoes.... But I'm thinking I need the Boston 12 😊
I heard the adizero sl v2 is releasing in June have you heard anything about it
I asked Adidas PR and they said they had no info to give me. But June sounds right
maybe you should use the heel lock eyelets to fix your lock down issues...
If Adidas Boston 13 can fix the lacing system, make the heel lockdown slightly better ( I don't really have an issue with it) and put a LSpro insole in or just something slightly thicker. The shoe would be PERFECT.
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 agreed. Can't wait for the 13
Fix the heel lockdown on the Boston 12 (and the upper in general), and the shoe becomes amazing. I've tried KT tape, Compressport trail socks, even tried gel bandaids, lace lockdowns to the point I have nasty lace bite on the top of the foot. Interestingly, the Takumi Sen8 I don't find that bad, and I think it's due to the lack of the excessively hard inner heel cup.
I have 1065km (660miles) in my first pair of Tempo Next%, which I had previously retired. But found I could still trust them on treadmill so I'm cautiously still using them on treadmill only to see how far I can take them before I feel it's no longer worth the risk. I have 500km in my 2nd pair and they feel exactly the same as the 3rd pair I have with only 32.5km long run in them so far. If I don't hear anything soon about the Tempo Next% replacement from Nike, I might try and find a 4th pair...they work that well for me and I find they really pair well with the AF V3, where they did not on the V2 and especially the V1.
I loved the Boston 12 up until 250 miles when they lost their responsiveness. The shoes look good and rubber looks untouched but I don’t enjoy running in them anymore and they don’t seem to work as a daily trainer. They feel like bricks. Maybe I’m too fussy but I felt a bit disappointed and sort of expect shoes to last longer.
21:49 does anyone have answer to this? cutted heel on lateral side?
The breaking in goes really fast when you perform a couple of hill sprint workouts on these. Like, 3 or so;)
I would recommend going to an adidas outlet store if you want to get this shoe and you live close to an outlet store as I picked one up for half off so 80 dollars plus tax. Have not put many miles on this one though as my goat is the vomero 17.
Love the Vomero 17 💪🏽
Same here. Found a pair of Boston 11s at Ross or TJ Max for like 45USD! Never on my radar, so I didn’t know anything about them. Found out about to 12s and checked the Adidas outlet here. Got the last pair of 12s in my size for 50% pff! BTW - only shoes i have had to use the runner’s knot to fix the heel slippage.
I have both the B12 and Superblast and I've been running mainly with these 2 for the past few months and I agree with your comments .. I like the superblast as well but not that impressed either. I liked your "boat analogy" .. i like max cushion shoes but I don't need extra wide, the foam is protective but not that bouncy .. also I'm not a huge fan of the upper, fits a bit too sloppy. I would say, it's main pro is also its main con : I easily forget that I'm wearing it.
The novablast 4 so much better than superblast,nova4 and B12 my shoes to grind miles. I done 350 miles in superblast and the shoe is my least favorite out of the three.
Love that blue on the 12s,great vid again boss.
Quick question here,i had to downsize a half with the Superblast,thinking hows the fit on the Sky Paris please?
Stick with my Superblast size down a half or just go with my normal size.
My Superblast size is 11
My Pro 3s are 11.5
My Speed 3s are also 11.5
🤷 Keep these coming,thx for the input in advance
I would go normal size on sky Paris -same as the Saucony shoes
@@supwell appreciate it,willmdo
The heel cut out helps for Overpronators . You were close
"100 mile reviews are cute" lmao nice background tunes throughout your vids btw!
Off subject, but would be nice to see you try out the Invincible 3 which has been on sale for a while now. I waited for a sale because people gave it a bad rap, but I actually enjoy it (runners knot is mandatory) and it’s super grippy. I also can agree with your love for the Boston 12, was my first plated/rodded shoe and it was amazing to feel how much more snappy it is compared to my other daily trainers.
I'll be trying the invincible 3 soon! Love the Vomero so I'm excited to see how the full ZoomX is
@@supwell Cool, looking forward to it. Like the Vomero 17 as well, it's one of those shoes that does a good job using the two foam setup and just gets the job done.
I went with the Superblast because I wanted something really protective but not sluggish as I tried to increase my mileage. It's been great for that purpose and I don't really do speed work. I tried the B12 at the store and I was a little concerned about the heel slip.
I'm glad you're liking the superblast 🙌🏽and yeah I really hope the Boston 13 is mainly an upper update. Would make it a nearly perfect shoe
hi Yowana, great content as always, what do you think about this shoes for tempo and speed workout?
i already had boston 12 that reach 500Miles (almost used for everything befor). Right now had triumph 21 for easy-recovery runs, superblast for long run & race day, and want to pick another boston 12 for tempo and speed workout.
it's a great shoe for tempo and speed!
@@supwell thank you for you response, very appreciated
nice weather you got
Griselda!! A man of taste
18:36 lol BITR these days *does a 6 mile easy run and drops a review saying the shoes are trash*
Still love those guys. But they just have way too many shoes to review now.
velcro straps for me gets a better fit for watch heartrate!
100 miles pretty meaningless, thanks for the longer review. 466 miles on my Takumi Sen 8's heading for 500.
isnt it bad as daily training since it has rods which have the same function as carbon plate that weakens your leg long time ?
Yes, you should believe everything, after a few years of running on rods your legs will be so weak, you'll be Stephen Hawkings. Better not buy this Boston 12, leg weakeners
Hey just wondering, how do you size your shoes? Do you do a thumb's width in front, or do you have a snug fit? My brother lost his toenail after running a half-marathon and I've been thinking, considering going up a half-size for my next shoe purchase.
I usually go 10.5 US and rock with it unless something is horribly wrong 😂 but I like to have a little room up front - so that's when I'll bump to an 11
I really love the Boston 12..
Do they need a break in period? Just ran once in them last night and they just feel okay.
@@SofaKingAhave they gotten better?
@@youthought1343 They have gotten a bit softer, I've also been walking in the which I normally don't do with running shoes. They are still firm to me. Lol. I'm gonna keep at it though. On my runs about 3 miles or so in they do feel softer. It's a very finicky shoe.
Would the Superblast and Boston 12 work for an overpronator like myself?
Hey I’m looking to replace my Boston 12s with a similar shoe I was thinking about getting another pair of them but I think I’d like to try another shoe, I’m new to running and the bostons were my second running shoe ever so I haven’t tried anything else really, what would you recommend?
mine got 600 kms on them and still going strong
Would you consider running in a chest or arm strap for HR? My watch readings are also ridiculous. I mostly go my HR for easy and threshold days
I used a chest strap a while back - its a good option if you want to train by heart rate. I go by feel now instead of heart rate so I don't mind the watch inaccuracies too much - it's just a little annoying lol
Are boston 12 good for long runs ? Im replacing my triumph 21 i run long runs at 5:30/km is it too slow for boston 12?
Vs puma deviate nitro 2?😊
Probably not comparable based on weights, but I love my DN 2 still thinking to get another pair
@@sigitnugroho7523Very similar type of shoe, a comparison would be great
I have both. B12 feels a bit faster but DN2 is much more comfortable and better for slower paces wich feel awkward in B12. Prefer DN2 for long runs as well. That B12 upper is just too stiff.
i have the boston 12 and it has been great, looking for a race shoe to complement it. What do you recommend? at least it should has the same forefoot width
Adios pro 3 or Diadora Gara. Gara is softer out of the box but also has that nice bounce similar to Lightstrike pro
thanks man@@supwell
Would the Boston 12 be a good shoe to run your first Half Marathon in? Currently using the Axon 3’s for most of my training plan but the long run miles are getting longer and not sure how they will hold up for the longer runs
Yes definitely - great choice if you want something to both train and race in. I've done some hard half marathons during training and this felt awesome for it
Awesome! Don’t have a huge budget for shoes so this may be a great choice to stick with! Thanks for the awesome videos, really helpful !
Yowana where are you located in NC? I used to live in Cary and it looks so much like Cary’s Snap fitness
I'm in the Charlotte area, mint hill! They must make all snap fitness gyms look the same 😂
@@supwellhave you ever tried the Nike Invincibles? Is the cushion better or worse?
Here's my bad simile for the Superblast - its like running on meringue cookies - it gives my feet a similar sensation as biting into one
😂 I love it
Open question - many miles did it take to soften them? Because mine have almost 200k (120/130 miles) and I still find them really hard on the forefoot..
for me about 30 miles. at 130 miles they're probably not going to change all that much for you unfortunately :(
Let’s go!!!
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My problem is with the heal counter. I do have some achilles sensitivity and it begin to hurt as I was testing them in the store.
Any solutions for that? Thanks
I use the Feetures max cushion ankle socks and they protect against any rubbing
Betcha those fumes coming of the Ons are fairly harmful. Is that what we should expect from $220 shoes? Did they come with a warning? Maybe another lawsuit to add to your list.
Also, if you ban me from using the word "embargo" in your comments section because you want treat them as if they are absolutely non-existent, I will comply.
yep! I can almost smell it from over here. I would send those back right away because my sinuses will not tolerate it more than few minutes.
Had a Boston 11. Didnt like it much. After Yowana's rave review, I picked up Boston 12 for a steal price. Looking forward to putting tonnes of mileage in it!
Hope you love it! Let me know how it goes as you start getting some mileage in if
Btw bro you already know you’re gonna have to take a puma shoe to 300mi now to truly test the outsoles head to head 😏
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1/2 size up?
I’ve heard it’s pretty long
I didn’t size up, works fine for me. For reference, I’m one those who size up for Kinvaras and EP3. I tried size up in Boston 11, the heal slipping is insane, lmao
I went a half size up but I tend to be between sizes depending on the shoe
Half size down for me.
TTS for my narrow foot
Would you recommend them for a 200lbs runner?
Yes definitely - I love how supportive the foam and rod set up is in here. A lot better than any of the other plated training shoes
@@supwell thanks for reply!
Personally I retire every shoe at 350 miles max. This is following tibialis issues taking shoes to 400 miles before. I no longer risk it, 350 and out 🤟
Is it compatible for wide foot?
forefoot here is wider than average and lots of wider footed runners say it's accomodating!
YESIRR!!! first comment
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Dr. Alex Dimitriu
Yowana using B roll WHAT DA FUQ IS GOING ON
had to hit 'em with that asynchronous intro
There's much better shoes out there for my mechanics..pretty given up on Adidas, Brooks, Acics, Nike,Saucony..either the shoes don't work for me or their marketing scams are atrocious..fortunately there are other companies that make great shoes without gimmicky trash in/on them..a thing I discovered for running in the rain is compression shirts and shorts instead of any kind of rain gear..the compression stuff sheds water..I'm gonna get wet from rain or from sweat either way but at least the compression stuff is cooler and not heavy..😊
Bro, you have no ops. Maybe dial back the rap 🎶 😂
Thank you for this video, beautiful.
I also look forward to the "on hyper" 🫶👍