ADIDAS PRIME X 2.0 STRUNG VS THE REST | ASICS SUPERBLAST, ADIDAS BOSTON 12 & ALPHAFLY 2 | EDDBUD 

I wanted the prime x as a training shoe. The reason for that is that i hear more and more talk about benefits of training in "super shoes" like better restitution, that helps you get ready for your next run and building weekly milage

love the review as always! got the alphaflys, going to race in 4 days. love the ride in it, but the price and durability makes me rethink my choices, puma on my mind after this! keep it up 👍🆙

Nice, I really feel that the most attractive option is the superblast still.

Awesome, have been waiting for this one 🎉

Great review Edd! 🙌🏼

Man I got the Superblast & managed to get 2 runs in them before I picked up an injury racing. I can’t wait to get back fit because just from those 2 runs I could tell the Superblast was the best running shoe I ever wore. Absolutely love it, can’t wait to get back in it.

Time to pick up the last Strung V1's!

Thanks, as usual, for the helpful insights. I am still awaiting the Strung 1 for a better perspective. The Alphafly 2 were the most exhilarating shoes I ever put on. But the high arch caught up with me at the NYC Marathon. Finally took off my left shoe and ran the last two miles waving it at the crowd as I hip hopped to the end on one running shoe.

Have them all except the new Prime X Strung 2 (grabbed V1 and loving it). I find myself grabbing each one for different days. All fun plus great to have the options depending on how you feel on the day and what type of run is on the plan. Pedro for US president!!!!!!

Love your content. I know you’re the master of foam but I’d love to hear your thoughts on other running gear like sports watches.

Happy Sunday Edd

Have the 12s, the prime x 2 and the Superblasts. Totally agree that the weight of the x2s is a bit of a negative and stops it being my goto race shoe. Used the Superblasts today in my first ever 10k and they were fantastic. 🏃👍

Hi eddbud 👋, wow very awesome vid mate , strung v1 and bos 12 exciting plus that sound now ?? I think v2 I'll wait on , hopefully get to try brooks ghost max this week could be a better cheaper superblast and prime strung v2 ???

Amazing comparison! Just got a Superblast after failing to fit into the prime x2. Looking forward to see how alphafly 3 will be..

Superblast 🔛🔝

Adidas is king of the baffling upper design. It's taken me all summer to master the fit and lacing of the Pro 3 (putting my shoes on hasn't been this tricky since primary school) but the Superblast just goes on, laces up and disappears.

Edd Bud DYNAMITE🧨🧨🧨 Love the Vote for Pedro shirt!!!

Thanks for comparisons! Still prefer PrimeX 1!

I luv the Prime X Strung v1..so I suppose I should go online to get another pair as reserve and give this v2 a miss. Thx Ed.

Once you remove Prime X2 shoe laces, then it's very easy to get into without any issues. Simple

Thanks for listening Ed! Went to visit an adidas retailer that had Prime X2 on display earlier; for us with slightly wide foot and high arch, definitely half size up. As for the durability of FF turbo foam, I accidentally stepped on a pothole and ripped through the side of my metaspeed, it was like styrofoam getting chipped with a blade. Glued it back together after the race. 🤣

If the Prime X 2 was as light as, or lighter than the Superblast, I would have bought the Prime X 2.

I was shocked to discover that the Boston 12 was excluded from promo codes but the prime x 2 wasn't. Madness

Love the Prime X Strung. It being on sale now, and the price is equal as the superblast, which to get for a marathon block? Cheers Bud👊👊

Was surprised to hear the shore-a rating for the prime x 2 in the forefoot was 19-ish. I love the durability of the full lightstrike pro on the original …do you think this new model will similarly hold up over time despite the much softer foam in that area?

I love my Boston 12, I have the first Prime X, it’s a fun shoe but you have to make sure you go on flat surfaces as it’s not the most stable thing in the world. Much prefer the NB SC Trainer v1 to the Prime x

6:05 The superblast and Novablast 3 TR version both use AHAR plus - much better than the simple AHAR that the NB3 uses.

If I’m a 4:30-5 hour marathoners, would you say that the Boston 12 is enough for me as a Marathon Racer compare to Adios Pro 3?

I have all the shoes you compared minus the alphafly. I think the superblast and prime x2 comparison is apples and oranges. The Boston and Prime x does make a good combo I agree. I ran in the prime x yesterday and the Boston today. What I will say atleast for me the prime x can only be used once or twice a week. The prime x also needs to be landed on correctly to feel the push and not the weight. If I’m doubt though, superblast all day

Vote for Pedro!!! 🧨👏

Sizing question. I'm super keen on some PX2S but am unable to try them on. How do they fit length wise compared to the Boston 12's? I had to size down half a size in the 12's as they were too long. (For reference normal shoes size is 11, typical running shoe size 11.5. Boston's were best in an 11). Wondering if this is the case with the PX2S also? Thanks!

Raced today, I feel like Del's van after Rodders took Nerys for a spin 😵‍💫

So is it fair to say, the Prime X strung (first version) is better than the V2? Seems like the Superblast is my next purchase!

I must be the only person who couldn’t get on with the Superblast, the shoe just felt massive and the fit didn’t work for me😢. Swapped it for the Strung 1 and think it works better for me. Maybe I’ll try the Boston or the pro 3.

Took the PX2S on a long run today (14.3 miles/23km) in hot SoCal. My plan was 17~18 miles but the 90-degree (32C) heat made me shorten the run. Despite being quite fatigued from a 10-mile trail run yesterday in the same amount of heat, I averaged 8:17/mile (5:08/km) for the distance with the PX2S. After 32.6 miles in three runs over five days, I have to say that I'm very happy with the PX2S and has certainly exceeded my lowered expectations. The weight doesn't bother me that much although it does drag on my feet when I try to pick up the pace to around 6:00/mile (3:44/km) or faster. My feet and legs feel fresh after this long run although the heat did make it somewhat grueling. Still, I was able to maintain an average HR of 139 through the run due to the PX2S's efficiency and being able to go faster with less effort. The PX2S just may be the ultimate long distance cruiser I've been searching for. Of the three other long run candidates in my collection, the PXS v1 normally makes me run faster than I want, Adios Pro 3 has upper comfort issues that may flare up at any moment during a run, and the GlideRide 3 is good but boring. The PX2S isn't as exciting as the PXS v1, but it's more stable and steady for locking in a set pace and just cruise. The extra weight just seems to tick me along, kind of like a pendulum swinging back-and-forth on my feet. Once I lock in a steady pace, I don't even notice the weight. I only notice it when I try to pick up the pace that's substantially faster but, even then, it isn't bad. At 9.9oz (281g) for my US size 8, the weight really isn't as bad as I expected. Based on what I've been reading/seeing in the reviews, I was expecting it to be around 10.5oz or more. Also, this US size 8 (my normal TTS) feels too roomy and loose for me so I plan to try a pair half-size down. I have to wear double thick socks to get a good snug fit. Half-size down should work with my thin socks and also bring the weight down another 0.3oz or maybe even more, which would be very nice. I find the PX2S more comfortable in the upper than the Boston 12. As for the ride, the Boston 12 is definitely snappier and more nimble but, for cruising at a moderate set pace for long distances, I find the PX2S much more enjoyable. If it wasn't so hot today, I could easily have run 5~6 more miles and hit 20 miles with the PX2S. I'm sure I'll try the Superblast eventually. It's just not a shoe I can fit into my rotation right now. Also, as I've mentioned many times, I just can't stand any of the Superblast's colorways. To me, it's not an attractive looking shoe to begin with and those colorways are a total eyesore to me. Why can't ASICS just do a simple all-white or black with white midsole? Boring, yes, but certainly better than the colorways they have now. For me, anyway... Alphafly 2 is a shoe that has never interested me but I'd like to try the v3 when it becomes available early next year. For now, I'm totally satisfied with the PX2S. I look forward to trying it half-size down as the TTS is just a little too loose for me. I had to stop several times during the runs to lace them up tighter but, once locked down, they felt great. I really love how fresh my legs and feet are feeling right now after the 14-mile run at a decent pace - no soreness anywhere whatsoever. The PX2S isn't what it was initially hyped up to be but it certainly isn't as bad as some are making it out to be - definitely not for me. It has exceeded my reconfigured expectations and actually surpasses the PXS v1 in some ways. Not having to be as mindful or conscious about stability when turning corners, jumping on/off sidewalks, dodging potholes or cambered surfaces, going downhill, etc. as I've always been with the v1 is actually a lot nicer than I thought it'd be. It does make the running experience better in a way I didn't expect. So, a big thumbs-up for the PX2S for me. It's still early but it fits in nicely and complements the v1 and my other Adizero shoes very well. Of course, I fully understand that some others will hate it, including those who love the v1. The PX2S is just a different beast altogether.

Could we have another 'supertrainer' review for interval and tempo runs 🏃🏃

It's hard to find superblasts from stores. I wish I had bought them earlier but I waited for discounts that never came 😢

when do you think AF3s will release? I rly want those

Took the primeX OG last week to see if anything has changed over the summer to change my mind about what I think of it since V2 is coming out now..nope..making a brick heavier doesn't change much..save yourself the cash and get the superblast..in every way it's a better shoe..adidas has become obsessed with alphaflyititis..they have nothing that can compete but refuse to move on and find a better mousetrap..hopefully cooler weather is on the way and we can get in the fall racing and your fall training is on pt..

Adidas prime x strung 2 is $450 here in Australia vs $370 for the alphafly 2 🤔 Anyway I am using the Boston 12 a lot. My go to daily now. Still love running in the original Prime X strung so definitely giving its successor a miss.

Great video, I agree that the Alphafly V2 might be a good option. Or Alphafly V1 which is half the price of the Prime X V2.

The World Arhletics regulation has a diagram of how a shoe is measured, and it draws the line to the ground, not center channel. So i think its fair to say that wasnt the way Nike got around it with the Alphafly. My guess is that since the regulations check a EU42 size, your larger size isn't one that is measured, so Nike is generous with extra foam.

I have 2pairs of Superblast and 1 pair of X2 Strung. The Strung is faster and more fun to run in.

Is still worth it to get the og prime x ?

Are these what the winners were wearing for the gnr today?

Can I use Mach 5 for 10k daily run? Currently using it for 5k, I'm 55kg.

That's odd, alphafly 2 in Canada is $50 less than X2.

Superblast made my shoe rotation obsolete...

Wave Rebellion Pro a better option than all of these I would have thought.

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1 run in I really enjoyed the prime x 2. Totally different to version 1 they should have called it a different name and they’d be less haters!

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I recently converted over to Xero Zelle “barefoot” shoes up to 13 miles. My “long distance” shoe is now the adios 7. So the prime x are in a different planet as far as stack heights are concerned for me. Also the Xero Zelen is such a game changer. I’m using muscles I never used before and I feel totally locked in to my run and paying attention to the ground feel of my runs - something you lose in these super stack shoes.