Adidas Boston 12 vs Asics Superblast: Which all-rounder should you get?

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The Asics Superblast and Adidas Boston 12 are two of our favourite shoes at the moment, with both being versatile daily trainers with enjoyable rides. They have quite different designs though, with the Superblast having a very high stack of bouncy foam and no plate or other tech in the midsole, while the Boston 12 has Adidas’s glass fibre-infused energy rods in its midsole to provide some extra pop. Run Tester Nick is a big fan of both shoes and he runs through their pros and cons in this video.
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@thomasbraun6603 10 месяцев назад

I have both and love both. I think they work well together. Long run or tired legs = Superblast. Daily trainer = Boston. Fast (for me) workout = Takumi Sen 9. Then get 10 other shoes for no reason.

@bogdanceausescu7403 9 месяцев назад

Which one is more stable for longer runs?

@thabo5799 9 месяцев назад

@@bogdanceausescu7403 although the high support on the superblasts are more comfortable, it also comes at a cost of not being so stable compared to the bostons. Missteps and turning can feel a bit sketchy.

@user-vj3ir1wk6l 9 месяцев назад

@@bogdanceausescu7403😊

@ericagor327 8 месяцев назад

I’m digging the “Then get 10 other shoes for no reason” 😂👍

@diyahwidiyastuti8143 8 месяцев назад

If you have to choose just one, which one between them?

@petersalama4561 10 месяцев назад

Nice comparison...think you are spot on. For some reason though at slower paces when I heel strike a little more...I feel the superblast is clunky underfoot...its my marathon tempo trainer and days where I am going out for +10k or more...The Boston I felt a little of the foot overspill feeling as was narrower...but it had that forefoot pop off like a super shoe...both great shoes.

@chrisvarelabenitez4690 10 месяцев назад

I recently picked up the Superblast for $144 after using some rewards cash at my local running warehouse. Can’t wait to use it as my daily trainer.

@SagasuRunning 10 месяцев назад

Glad to hear you talking about the Adidas uppers. Even the good ones, like the Adios 8, require you to think about them and consider if your feet can handle them. Lace bite and the “no give” upper material they use are always things to be mindful of. Put this things in a bad Adidas upper, like the Adios Pro 3, and it’s downright lethal to your feet… especially in a marathon training block.

@supermitendo9654 9 месяцев назад

The Adios Pro 3 would've been my all time favorite shoes if not for the upper

@soundofenigma 9 месяцев назад

The upcoming Adios 4 is an Adios 3 with a better upper.

@SagasuRunning 9 месяцев назад

@@soundofenigma Yes, but still not confirmed. Half the “leaked” AP4 images out there are fake or the older cancelled version from last year. On the plus side Adidas can’t possibly make a worst upper than what is on the AP3… so there is that.

@martenih 10 месяцев назад

I am currently looking at the Boston 12 as my longrun shoe, I do alot of marathon & steady pace on my longruns. Would love to get the superblast but that price difference is abit much I think. Pretty much got everything else in my rotation covered atm.

@kjam87gxp 10 месяцев назад

Needed this video

@wordsovsean8905 10 месяцев назад

I haven't run in either, but tried both in store. Your comments on the upper reflect exactly what I experienced. I couldn't get a secure lockdown in the Boston. I don't like to to do the runners knot or whatever you want to call it as I don't like the pressure it creates. The Superblast upper was fine, but I felt I could possibly go down half a size. Did you have a full thumb width at the end? I find almost every ASICS shoe rubs on the side of my big toe. The Superblast is clearly bigger than most ASICS and I wonder if going down half a size will result in toe rub again. Both mid soles felt great to be honest. Regarding heel striking in the Superblast, I am also a heal striker and I feel the Superblast slaps down with no midfoot contact whereas the Boston rolls through better. However the heal/ankle collar in the Boston just kills it for me. It wasn't just heal slip, the cut around the ankle was also bothering me, rubbing on the underside of my ankle. I don't understand some of the choices made to shed weight lately. Padding on the sides of the heal, but nothing at the back. How much weight did that save? This is not just the Boston, in general there are some weird choices made with lack of padding tongues too. A lot is not needed, just a thin strip down the middle will often do the job. Anyway, this is already too long. Thanks for the comparison.

@i.p2088 10 месяцев назад

Both Shoes felt harsh midsole in the first +30k.. After that magic 🎉🎉🎉

@drumrunner72 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Would the Boston be better for a marathon because it has the carbon rods?

@Kaisersozze 4 месяца назад

I have both plus the New Balance More V4 and that's my rotation. Superblast fits perfectly TTS, Boston 12 runs a bit long but half size down is too small, hopefully they figure this out for Boston 13 because everyone complains that it runs long.

@cwalker1569 10 месяцев назад

A positive on the Bosron is a wide option is available. Could you please mention that in reviews?

@JoutarouKuujou1 10 месяцев назад

Fine I'll get them both

@rossfripp4503 10 месяцев назад

I'm a bit confused about the Superblast, is it something akin to a Saucony Endorphin Speed 3? Is it as good for speed work as that shoe, or is it more towards easier and tempo (sub threshold)? If so, how does it feel on very easy recovery runs compared to the Nike Invincible? Seems like it's perhaps a bit between the two?

@pepessz32 Месяц назад

I happen to have both. To me the most noticeable difference is the stability. The superblast is a tad bit more stable due to it's wider platform. But in terms of "springiness" Boston is a bit more responsive perharps due to it's carbon rods. Superblast however is still as springy, but offers a little bit more cushioned feel (although in my opinion ffblast turbo and lightstrike is quite similar in terms of cushion feel).

@i.p2088 10 месяцев назад

Oh my god.. I have both.. So different... 🎉🎉🎉 Both amazing. I use the Boston 12 for long runs mostly with some offroad.. Superblast does collect small stones and I have to stop at the end of the trail to get them out..

@bogdanceausescu7403 10 месяцев назад

which one is more stable?

@i.p2088 10 месяцев назад

@@bogdanceausescu7403 I think Superblast is more stable at slow pace.

@Strizzle81 10 месяцев назад

Which one has a wider toe box?

@i.p2088 10 месяцев назад

@@Strizzle81 I think Superblast..

@lelandkeur1307 10 месяцев назад

And on what occasions do u use the Superblast?

@davidhickman7451 10 месяцев назад

I have both. The blast is best for faster paced long runs, I even used it on a flat 100 miler and they did above well. The Boston has more of that ground, confident foot strike feel that is a little less forgiving in my opinion on long runs. That being said they are both great shoes, but I believe the superblast is the superior here, other than durability where the Boston obviously has it beat. Superblast just allows you to stay fresh after those long workouts

@tabe5686 10 месяцев назад

This is so encouraging. I have an ironman in October, a marathon in December, then one more in January. I was thinking about getting the Superblast, and with a couple reviews I've seen and then this comment I'm gonna pull the trigger! Thank you!

@davidhickman7451 10 месяцев назад

@@tabe5686 awesome! The superblast is definitely a great choice and will last thru long training runs plus the 3 races if you take good care of them👍🏼

@tonyureno6816 10 месяцев назад

Love Boston 12. $112 right now on Adidas is a great deal for them

@pbnotj1 10 месяцев назад

Yeah I got same deal , great shoe at that price !

@harmony-one741 Месяц назад

there's a deal now for $78

@handongistoocute9709 10 месяцев назад

Excellent comparison Nick! I'll pick up the Boston 12 next year when they get discounted. Seems like a universally good all round shoe. For now, I'm happy with my overly expensive Asics Superblast (even at a 20% discount!).

@thespecialone7632 10 месяцев назад

Got mine for 33% discount, when it goes to 40% I'll buy more

@babyyoda134 10 месяцев назад

@@thespecialone7632 That's a good discount. I'm hoping they have stock and 40%off during the Black Friday sales. I'll get some then too.

@davidfigg 10 месяцев назад

may i ask where from ? thanks @@thespecialone7632

@thespecialone7632 10 месяцев назад

£130 for mine

@davidfigg 10 месяцев назад

@@thespecialone7632 where from ? Thanks

@justinmccabe19 10 месяцев назад

In Canada the superblast is $280 and $190 for the boston 12. With a price difference that large, Boston 12 becomes the easy choice.

@Dave-kq9cv 10 месяцев назад

Very true. I went for the Boston 12 and love it.

@Klindtuuus 10 месяцев назад

That’s a lot! In Denmark there is only a 20 euro difference. It’s crazy how much the prices ranges.

@NathanJr_93 10 месяцев назад

In Japan Superblast just 125$ in sale 🤣🤣 easy choice for me

@michaeltanel3815 10 месяцев назад

The crazy thing for us here is Asics never seems to have sales. Like, ever, on new models. Meanwhile Adidias Canada has regular decent deals. B12 will be on a sale before year end.

@pbnotj1 10 месяцев назад

Yeah similar in USA I already got Boston 12 on sale , ASICS hard to find good deals .

@jesterclown1145 10 месяцев назад

Got the Boston 12 and it does feel firm and fast compared to novablast3. It is definitely more stable

@AliAhmed-qx1sl 6 месяцев назад

It's superblast

@davidmcquade4743 10 месяцев назад

Great comparison! I’m deciding between the Mach 5 or Boston 12 for running a marathon. Do you think either shoe is stronger than the other for that distance?

@tonyureno6816 10 месяцев назад

I have both. Boston 12 for that distance no question.

@dallob1 10 месяцев назад

If you can handle the Boston's poorer upper, probably better for the marathon. That said, the Mach 5 can handle it. (I got the Superblast for the marathon...)

@davidmcquade4743 10 месяцев назад

@@tonyureno6816 thanks, just receive my Boston 12. I’m surprised how much I like the laces. It does feel more responsive than the Mach 5. May do my first run with it this week.

@davidmcquade4743 10 месяцев назад

@@dallob1 so far the upper works for me. I like the lacing a lot and the heel lockdown is decent without using the top eyelet.

@johnl.7582 10 месяцев назад

Upper issues on the Boston sound a lot like my experience with the Adios Pro 3, which is that every run is preceded by several minutes of faffing around with the tongue, adjusting and then heel-locking the laces, which are then barely long enough to tie. I'm actually using the Pro for marathon training so this is a daily chore. Compare this to my Asics (Gel Nimbus) which just slide on and are good to go.

@ayowser01 10 месяцев назад

Try using the stretchy cable, quick laces.

@johnl.7582 10 месяцев назад

@@ayowser01 thanks, any particular brand recommendations?

@bev9708 10 месяцев назад

I solved tongue issues on the Boston by threading the laces through the slot on the tongue just a bit higher up, so it kinda pulls the laces down slightly and pulls the tongue up more... they have been super comfy ever since without any more faffing about and no need for the runner's knot!!!

@RaizinRun 10 месяцев назад

currently do almost all my runs in the Superblast. Do have Puma Deviate Nitro V1 as my backup. It was smaller than anticipated so it is a little too snug, making it more of my 5km fast run/ speed training shoe. I was debating on another shoe to rotate in, possibly the NB SCv2 to have another plated shoe, or go for a daily relax shoe that can do runs, like the Adidas SL trainer, although I have heard negatives about it recently despite mostly positives from chats with others.

@Dzaen2 10 месяцев назад

Nick, is the FFblast+ firmer and more durable really than the FFturbo? To me it seems it's the opposite, the ffblast is softer and less durable. FFturbo is firmer and more bouncy.

@ihussain1011 10 месяцев назад

+ is Lightweight, energetic and livelier cushioning experience whereas Turbo features ultralightweight, bouncier and resilient cushioning experience. + is more firmer and more stable cushioning that's why it's used underneath the turbo foam in Superblast.

@i.p2088 10 месяцев назад

I am half a size down in both.. I have wide feet and the Takumi sen 9 was a non starter.. Adidas Pro 3 is also perfect for me.

@macewindex564 10 месяцев назад

Or maybe this is your true TTS, everything else is half size up

@FootballHeadScores 10 месяцев назад

Yeah the Takumi Sen gave me hotspots, super narrow shoe for some reason lol. But the Boston 12 is great for me 💯

@thespecialone7632 10 месяцев назад

Same size as novablast?

@i.p2088 10 месяцев назад

@@thespecialone7632 Superblast and Novablast 3 same size. Both are half a size down for me. But I do use my own insole which is a bit thinner than the Asics insole. I have wide feet.

@Strizzle81 10 месяцев назад

@@i.p2088the rubber wears out on the heel on my last 2 pairs of novablast 3 around 250 miles. Does the superblast have more durable rubber?

@nicolamartinadoyle9421 10 месяцев назад

What shoe would you prefer between the Asics superblast and the Hoka Mach5?? I know the Asics is more expensive but just based off performance

@BearSharkHybrid Месяц назад

I have both. I’ve ran all my 5km PB’s in the Mach 5s but anything 20km+ I find my feet get a bit sore. Superblast is great, can run fast times over short distances as well as giving good support for long efforts. Legs feel great after with Superblast too

@robinc.9845 7 месяцев назад

The asics and wide? I couldn`t really fit in my right ankle. It was super tight... other lacing changed nothing. The upper on the Superblast was very strict, didn`t give me any room. Ordered the Boston 12, lets see, they look wider than the Asics on the Ankle.

@SeanMack1 2 месяца назад

did you like the boston 12?

@matthiaszucchet 7 месяцев назад

As you`re mentioning race regulations. From what I`ve read and heard I`d really love to get the Superblast for my long runs and also marathon racing. But the stack hight actually rules it out for any type of road racing. Do these regulations really apply on us amateur/agegroup atheltes or is it just for pros who race for records and money? Don`t really get it to be honest

@nicklas6973 7 месяцев назад

Only for pros

@nitrologly 10 месяцев назад

As a pronator, the inherent stability advantage of the Superblast makes it the obvious choice.

@soul0merk 9 месяцев назад

what makes it inherently stable vs the boston?

@nitrologly 9 месяцев назад

@@soul0merk The wideness and sidewalls of the superblast make it more stable, while there's no stability elements to the midfoot and forefoot for the Boston 12. It's neutral.

@kevinclark5086 10 месяцев назад

I run both and dont find they compete with eachother. Superblast are long run comfort kings and boston 12 are livlier firmer shorter faster distance runs. The superblast can go fast but they arnt carbon plated shoes fast. The boston 12 can go slow but lacks stability and firm at those paces.

@lelandkeur1307 10 месяцев назад

Perfect assessment

@muzzer8869 10 месяцев назад

My nova blast 3 just hit 600miles so need a new daily trainer. I have my first marrathon in October but i dont want to buy a new daily plus carbon plate shoe for race day, just cant afford it atm. Would you recommend the super-blast as the perfect shoe for me Or something else Cheers

@pedrorelvao4117 2 месяца назад

For me the best valeu for Money is the Puma Deviate Nitro 2, already with carbon plate, but super confortable and always with great discounts...

@LuisRamos-qw1gj 10 месяцев назад

Verdict: they are not comparable! That's what i think! The amount of shock absorption its far superior on the superblast!

@grantmckay7014 10 месяцев назад

There is a lot more to a shoe than just shock absorption. And the price difference is huge. Either way, there are lots of options at the moment especially when you add in Nitro Elite 2s or EP3 on massive sale.

@jacobriis7859 8 месяцев назад

I already have Adidas SL20, Adidas Adios 6, Adidas Takumi Sen 8 and even another pair of soon to be retired Adidas shoes. I think I want to try another brand like Puma or Asics for my more easy runs.

@TimGrose 10 месяцев назад

Boston 12 no contest if you have UK 13-13.5/US 14 feet as ASICS don't do my size. Only major brand these days that is very poor for us bigger feet runners. That said, can't say that am excited by the Boston 12 as the Adios Pro 3 or Takumi Sen 9 or even Adios 8 is more "super" IMHO for fast runs and the Speed 3 is way lighter for me and nimble as a general purpose trainer.

@bev9708 10 месяцев назад

Must be so frustrating for a shoetuber!! Asics Novablast goes up to UK 14 I noticed and the Nimbus 25 even up to 15!! But still... I wonder if it's mostly us slower runners who love the Boston 12 so much. Me I even loved the Boston 10, on days I felt strong!!! AND they last really really well!!

@TimGrose 10 месяцев назад

@@bev9708 it is but at least it curbs some spending :) Boston 11 I actually grew to sort of like and it fits my narrow foot better than the 12. Maybe the 12 is just a shoe I tend to reach for on recovery days and any shoe can feel not so good as then it is really you not the shoe. Then I was out in them for 90 mins last night so can’t be too bad !

@bev9708 10 месяцев назад

@@TimGrose OH spending, yes true!! Funny, I would never think of the Boston for recovery days, me I only reach for it when I feel really great, recovery goes to Novablast, Invincible, NB1080, etc... Mmmmmmm!!!!!😋😋

@marcoc2706 6 месяцев назад

Wow, didn't realize US10 in Asics is the same as US9.5 in Adidas!

@tadejdanev5030 10 месяцев назад

Boston 12 130€ SuperBlast 200€...easy decision.

@hamoudalnasser 2 месяца назад

How Accommodating is the Superblast to wider feet?

@axlrosea675 2 месяца назад

In my experience, not very well. I get along with the B12 thanks to its wide forefoot, although the midfoot would be nicer a little wider.

@jonathansale7138 10 месяцев назад

I nearly bought the Boston 12 but saw the saucony pro plus on sale for £100 which seems similair to the Boston 12? You think the Boston would still be worth picking up?

@DanWilder-123 4 месяца назад

Which is bouncier, boston 12 or superblast?

@pseudoty 4 месяца назад

Neither is extremely bouncy but I would say if a heel striker the Superblast and if a fore foot striker definitely the Boston 12.

@Ohswby 9 месяцев назад

Boston 11s at Ross for 17.99 >>>

@jamescrossley5016 9 месяцев назад

Just got the Boston 12. £75 less than the superblast

@MrJuitjuit 10 месяцев назад

I wonder if Endorphin Speed 3 would beat these two as the best all rounder

@babyyoda134 10 месяцев назад

For me it would especially if you factor in value. Looking forward to what Saucony does with the Speed 4 next year (March release perhaps?)

@lelandkeur1307 10 месяцев назад

I have the Superblast and Speed 3. Superblast far superior to me, especially in the long runs at tempo pace and recovery of legs after

@dbo4506 25 дней назад

The hype for superblast made that show such a huge disappointment. It’s a slug for me. Too soft. I find the triumph 20 to be such a better shoe. Great for long runs and holds tempo pace fine. Each to their own but superblast for me is a terrible shoe that I struggle to use for anything. Just don’t like it at all

@thespecialone7632 10 месяцев назад

This video needs more cats