Why the ADIDAS BOSTON 12 is a Game-Changer 

very nice use of the 2 different camera angles 🙂 and very good video as usual

First run today, 5 mile interval tempo session. Really impressed, feel great underfoot and good at all paces

Put 2 run’s through it this weekend. Everything Fordy says is on point. Did a short slow plod and a long run with goal pace, does everything effortlessly

Thank you for another great review. I experienced a lot of issues in the past with my feet e.g. Plantar Fasciitis etc. Switched to the three stripe at the start of the year and found that all my niggles had disappeared. Can't wait to get my hands on the new Boston.

thank you for this review... just ordered mine :)

Would love to see this vs the new Newbalance SC trainer v2 when you get it 😊 And maybe a ‘super trainer’ round up included things like the Endorphin speed 3 and the Magic speed 3 as well

Received it and took it out on a short run even though my Garmin told me to stay home and rest. Haha. Couldn't resist. Took it real easy just to get an initial impression and it's exactly as you say - including the weird tongue and lacing system. I don't think I've dialed it in properly yet but I'm sure I'll get there. Overall, it feels great and is such a massive improvement over the Boston 11. I had been using the 11 for the occasional treadmill runs at the gym but I don't think I'll even do that anymore. The 12 looks like it'll become my main daily trainer now.

My hero , 😂 I was hoping you’d love it as we’ve been waiting for a decent update for eternity and finally a training partner for the adios pro3

Looking forward to the end of season deals on these. Pretty much never buy Adidas on release nowadays because their discounts are always amazing

Thanks for review! This is a must buy. More stable than Speed 3 and can do everything, means it can be both a trainer and racing shoe for marathon. 😃 But I still wonder how they managed to make 10 and 11 so bad. 😆

Was going to ask when this was coming😂 another really good review of this shoe. Great price at £126 with your discount. I just ordered the Takumi sen 9 but tempted to return them and order tye boston as i do have other speedy shoes

Ordered it. Arriving in 48 hours 🎉🎉🎉

Great video Chris. Is it a marathon shoe? Tempted with the pro 3. Got me thinking

Loving mine…..perfect blend with the midsole 👌. Mach X just arrived though 👀

Really enjoying the Boston 12. The tongue isn't great and makes it a pain to put the shoes on without it folding over, but once the shoe is on the tongue stays in place.

Thanks for the video! Any early verdict of the Boston against the Mach X?

Ordered last week through Adidas site in the US and will receive today. Very excited as I'm a huge fan of the TOTL Adizero shoes: PXS, AP3, and TS8. But, I didn't care for the Boston 11 and the Adios 7 was just okay. It seems Boston 12 is the "proper" daily trainer that we've been waiting for from Adidas. And it sounds like Adios 8 will be the ideal speed/tempo trainer. Adidas is making all the right moves and the best seems yet to come with the PXS 2 and the AP and TS with Strung uppers eventually.

I loved the old Boston series up until the 10, although truth be told, they wouldn't cut it in today's shoe market. Didn't run in the 10 or the 11, but just got my pair of the 12's and this thing is great. Everything that Fordy says is spot on. The shoe is super versatile - it can go slow or fast and feels great underfoot. It just lets you do what you want. I wish the upper was a little less flimsy and the heel was a little more traditional, but for the summer months, the ventilation will be greatly appreciated. Can't wait to put a ton of miles on these. Also love that it's soft enough, but not super-squishy.

My pair arrived this afternoon along with a new pair of nimbus 25s, can't wait to get out in them 😀

I agree, I'm loving the Boston 12! Guess I need to try thr Pro 3. If anyone has tried the old New Balance FuelCell TC, it reminds me of that shoe.

i definitely agree. i took them on a faster 8 miler and they felt quite effortless. I have the Boston 11 and it's a completely different shoe. I probably wouldn't use them for recovery runs or would steer away if you're a slower runner; this is definitely a performance trainer like the ES3. The lacing system isn't my favorite but it worked well enough. The heel system has no padding, which may irritate some.

Fantastic review❤

An actual usable daily from Adidas 🙂, kiddie roller skate laces seems to be common with their shoes (same with the sen 8 too).

Naah. Just pulled trigger on the ( discounted) white and blue Puma Deviate Nitro 2 👌 Be an interesting Vs video though!? Great work as always Fordy 👍

Got myself down from too many shoes to 3 just puma shoes (forever run, velocity 2 and deviate nitro elite) and was a happy bunny as they are all awesome, then last week I had to bite when prime x strung were available for just over £130 from sportsshoes with discount code - these were like a bucket list shoe for me, they arrived today and I'm probably not fast enough for them and will probably break an ankle finding out.... and now you make me want to buy these too......

The boston 12 apparently does have carbon rods. I heard there was a press release error when they announced it. I'm going to get some of these to replace my saucony speed 3.

I have really flat feet with a REALLY wide midfoot and find it hard to find a shoe with enough room without spilling off the side of the arch. I usually go for 2E but even that doesn't help. Can you think of any running shoes that have that wide midfoot. The only shoes that I've found that fit are the New Balance 860 in a 2E (I find that stability features help). Just tried the saucany tempus in a wide but even they are too narrow. Any advice would be truly appreciated.

Went right off the Boston 10, adios 6, sl20. Literally anything with Lightstrike. It was my first “super trainer” been wanting to love it just got ruined by hurting my feet; also by buying the Zoom fly3, endorphin speed 2, magic speed 2 super trainers. Also I still wish they’d carry on making the zoom fly 3 the OG super trainer carbon plated trainer with latest recycled zoom x.

I’m running between 3-5-7 k on two three days a week. And I debating between Adios 8 and Boston 12 which you prefer

Hopefully the outsole isn't a small rock magnet. That outsole pattern was a PITA on the Adios 6, had to pry out small pebbles after every run. Which they seemed to improve on the Adios 8, not sure why they didn't use the same outsole pattern on the Boston 12 as the new Adios 8. Hopefully it's a non-issue on the Boston....nick picking, I know.

I have the Novablast 3 right now but want something that help me maintain speed a bit more… is this better or should i go for Adios Pro 3? I want to use it for something like a Daily trainer but also for races

Can you go a bit more on the stability? I have and love the Superblast because you get some of that awesome but without feeling all over the place. Compare to Superblast?

Is this any good as a winter runner?

Hmm I’m a huge fan of the Speed and prices are coming down now. Intrigued to give this one a try… is the speed more springy and potentially better at workouts and Boston more stable / cruiser?

Can you do a Boston 12 vs Magic Speed 3? Also, would you try the Tri Noosa 15 anytime soon? Keep up the good work with all the great content! Thank you

Great review was hoping this turned out a good one after the shocking 10/11. Most improved brand of last 24 months imo.

This as really got me thinking now 🤣 im a one shoe kinda guy and my novablast 3s are coming to the end of there life, a was just bout to order saucony speed 3 but this vid has got me thinking🤔🤣

Better than magic speed 3 and endorphin speed 3?

Are these Boston 12 shoes comfortable to use for FM races?

I think Adidas might just have peaked. The Adios 8 is getting rave reviews too. The Pro 3 is great. An amazing line up.

Which one are you choosing for your liking Boston 12 or the FuelCell Propel v4?

I have just come home from my first run in the Boston 12 - ran at a mix of speeds to try and get the measure of them . They are great. Honestly, I think they are much better than the Speed 3 - cumulatively i have done over 1500km in Speed 3s and Pro 3s. For me The Lightstrike foams are head and shoulders above the PWRRUN foam in the Saucony - firmer and much more responsive. The Boston 12 seems a versatile shoe - I wouldn't waste it on easy and recovery runs - this is where he Cumulus 25 will work (the Cumulus 25 cannot do anything but easy stuff), you could do quicker workouts (I would use the Takumi Sen 9 for out and out speed), you could do a HM in it although I would probably want a tad more cushioning and snap for HM and above.

Peoples points of views vary from shoe to shoe and how the react to peoples running styles paces and goals. Took a gamble and ran Back to back sessions 31km on long run day. Ran it through the everything i could think of. Safe to say it ticked all the boxes for me. Easy run, Hills,zoned runs threshold and Race pace intervals and the kitchen sink. Legs felt good the next day. Think im gunna buy another pair and try use for shorter distance stuff. Had the boys playing with my shoes after the workout🤣

I think we need a big super trainer shootout Endorphin speed 3 Puma deviate nitro 2 Adidas Boston 12 ASICS magic speed 3 To the victor the spoils (my wallet!) 😅

More stable than the Speed 3? How is the upper fit vs the speed? Width and length?

It's def an improvement over the last two versions, but some reviews report a prominent heel slipage and issues with the lacing configuration. I think the pume deviate nitro 2 is a far better shoe, carbon plated of course and you can find it at a lower price. I've got my pair for 87euros! Excellent vlog though!

My fear: what about stability. Am a mild pronator, my salvation would be the middle ridge that splays in the heel. But since you say it’s more stable than the Speed 3 (which I have), than Im sold.

Hi Fordy! How the Boston 12 compares with the Deviate Nitro 2? Which one do you prefer?

Chris did you say 6.5 mm offset? That's unusually low for Adidas. They're usually 10mm.

I know you love the Superblast and Boston 12. It seems like you prefer the B12 because of the price. At equal price, what do you think? PS: Nice video 😊

Just ordered my pair cause of FORDY!! Greetings from TEXAS 😎

I love the Pro 3…..this is tempting……very very tempting……

What would you suggest between Adios 8 and Boston 12 for 5k to 10k runs?

Does anyone know what the sizes are like I'm a 6 in the adidas pro 3 not sure if I should get a 6.5 because some 6 are tight in other shoes ?

Thank goodness they're back.

This is so good to hear. The last 2 models were just terrible! Probably going to wait until Adidas puts these on a random 30% discount here in the US 🤣 but this review has sold me on getting back into the Boston shoe! Thanks Fordy!!!!!

Chris, Boston 12 vs Superblast? Softer, firmer? Stability similar? Advantages, disadvantages?

Hi, I wondering between this and the Saucony Triumph 20 (on sale now). Do you have a preference?

Is the upper material the same as the Boston 11? I heard there were issues with the upper tearing after like 100 miles for a lot of people. =/

Definitely an improvement over the previous models!

Just bought a pair of Noosa Tri 14s (£80!) these will have to wait...

Any benefit over Adios Pro 3 apart from price?

This vs. propel v4?

I just couldn’t vibe with the Boston 12, which sucks because the midsole feels fantastic. The upper, tongue, and lacing system were non-starters for me. My right foot is slightly wider than my left and it felt constricted in the mid foot, and even my lower volume left foot couldn’t get totally comfortable. The tongue and completely wacky lacing system just killed the shoe. The tongue folds and bunches and then the laces are all but impossible to deal with. Hopefully they don’t change the midsole, but redo the upper on v13. For now, the 12 is a regrettable pass for me.

How much Lightstrike PRO is in the heel? Yes, it is visible at the side but in the previous v10/11 there was hardly any actual Lightstrike PRO under the heel. Only the sidewall rises of the foam was Lightstrike PRO. It was a bit dishonest. I wonder if it is still the same.

Been having runner's knee every time I use this. Had to stop and sell mine, sadly.

Just ordered the Hoka Mach x - should I send back and get this instead?

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

it really is a phenomenal shoe. it holds pace so well. now if adidas could just make a GOOD LACING SYSTEM. I mean ffs go look at their German brothers at puma on how do a lock down and copy it.

with the demise of my beloved Zoom Fly 3/4, and with Adidas making size 14 in their fast shoes now, I had the Boston and Pro 3 on deck. But... with everyone hating on Boston 10/11, I was thinking that probably means I would like it for marathon training to replace my Zoom Fly 4. Is the 12 as stable as the 11 that's $50 on amazon? #bigbonedflatfootedrunner

Never heard an Adidas shoe get such high praise, you've sold it to me

The midsole is 100% better than v10-11. Outsole is always great, I find the upper just a bit too course and the tongue too thin. Overall a great shoe to run in.

Super daily trainer. The only thing to do in version 13 is add more LSP and remove those thick lace loops

Just tried the FORDYRUNS discount code at Start Fitness and it doesn't work for the Boston 12's any more.... (does on other items).. maybe too many people were buying them after this video??

Would this be a good racing shoe for somebody with moderate overpronation? The Endorphin Pro 2s are a little too weak ankled for me.

Is it a narrow fit? Found this with Adidas trainers before?

What can it do that the superblast doesnt?

Boston 12 or NB 1080?

Just tried to get these with the discount code from start fitness and it says the code doesn’t apply to this product. Boston-denied 😢

Really torn now………..gel nimbus 25 or Boston 12’s, HELP!

Well I never. Adidas have upped the game 😮

I disagree: the only shoe you need in 2023 is the PUMA Deviate Nitro 2. It does everything the Boston 12 does, but better. Similar setup, high level foam under the forefoot, standard in the heel, supported by a carbon infused nylon plate, Pumagrip outsole with massive grip and durability. Plus it is cheaper and weighs less.

How would this compare to Magic Speed 3

In the minority but loved the Boston 10 as was a good stable workhorse so this version might not work for me now 😔

I was so disappointed with the Boston 11, super stiff and uncomfortable. The only good point was the life of the rubber sole. This model sound very different

These vs Endorphin speed 3? They’re simply getting too expensive

Just ordered a pair for $112(down from $160) using their 30% off promotional code, CELEBRATE

Best shoe of 2023 and its only July?

140€ here :(

Glad to hear it cause the 11s are absolute garbage no matter how much time I give them to "break in"

With these improvements it might almost be good enough to be considered. Not by me tho. Deviate Nitro 2, cheaper, softer, lighter, better grip, proper lock down and no "adidas fit"

Great midsole, horrendous upper.

DO NOT BUY THIS SHOE!!! Boston 12…. How can you make an upper so bad??? Really think they are on to something with this midsole and glass fibre rods but that upper!!!! First Run 8 mile run and will never wear them again. The material across the toe box is constrictive and the heel cup is a disaster. The heel cup from what I can see consist of three pieces of plastic or stiffer inner material. I know this because I have 3 blister on each heel. The shoe was even uncomfortable to walk around in. When you spend over £100 on a pair of shoes and have to consign them to the bin after 8 miles is ridiculous.

0:07 What??? The only one. Why cant i see it on Adidas website? PS: im returning my Puma Velocity Nitro 2's because of what this man said about this is the only shoe we need in 2023. But cant find to buy online 🥲