adidas Adizero Boston 12 Shoes - Black
adidas Adizero Boston 12 Shoes - Black
adidas Adizero Boston 12 Shoes - Black
adidas Adizero Boston 12 Shoes - Black
Last updated at 04/14/2026 10:03:36
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 'White Light Aqua' | Men's Size 12.5
Delivery between 16–23 Apr $25
originally posted on REI
I’ve used this shoe as an every day trainer up to long distances (13-23 miles). Compared to the Boston 10 and 11, the 12’s have a different shape, stack height, feel compared to Boston 10 and 11. Everything from the aesthetic profile of the shoe to it’s responsiveness and spring makes it an ideal shoe for a daily trainer up to a full marathon. I wouldn’t use this shoe for anything longer than a 26 mile run, but it has proven to be a one-stop-shop for short/fast to long/slow distances and pace. I love the versatility. There is a better responsiveness from a “step and feel” as they’ve reapplied the same technologies from their high-end racing shoes as each stride step roll through the foot and pops off on every stride. I think this speaks to the combination of midsole ... MoreI’ve used this shoe as an every day trainer up to long distances (13-23 miles). Compared to the Boston 10 and 11, the 12’s have a different shape, stack height, feel compared to Boston 10 and 11. Everything from the aesthetic profile of the shoe to it’s responsiveness and spring makes it an ideal shoe for a daily trainer up to a full marathon. I wouldn’t use this shoe for anything longer than a 26 mile run, but it has proven to be a one-stop-shop for short/fast to long/slow distances and pace. I love the versatility. There is a better responsiveness from a “step and feel” as they’ve reapplied the same technologies from their high-end racing shoes as each stride step roll through the foot and pops off on every stride. I think this speaks to the combination of midsole compounds in the Light Strike Pro in the forefoot and Light Strike 2.0 through the heel and midfoot. Having the carbon rod segment going from the heel and splaying out into 5 rods interacting with each toe instead of a full plate makes the shoe lightweight yet still durable. I would not use this shoe for any type of trail or off-road running, its not designed to for durability on trail surface conditions.I believe the shoe size is true to fit. I thought it was too long for my 11.5 size foot, but the shoe does narrow down at the toe box and if I went a half size smaller, my pinky toes would have been pinched.At first, I thought I was not going to like how thin the tongue material is. However, Adidas engineered in a thick/durable "eye let" system where the laces do not create pressure points as they cross over the top of your foot.
originally posted on REI
I wanted to put some real miles on these before submitting my review and after a little over a week running with them I think I have a new favorite road runner. These are the first pair of Adidas that I have trained in but I can say that out of the box I felt that they fit and felt better than my other running shoes.The fit is great, I have size 13 feet and I often feel like running shoes leave a lot to be desired in the size of the toe box. Typically when I run down hill my toes scrape the front or top of the shoes in a really uncomfortable way and that just wasn't an issue with the Boston 12. My local runs take me up and down hundreds of feet so a minor rub or pinch is not an insignificant issue over a number of miles. The mesh upper breathes very well and have ... MoreI wanted to put some real miles on these before submitting my review and after a little over a week running with them I think I have a new favorite road runner. These are the first pair of Adidas that I have trained in but I can say that out of the box I felt that they fit and felt better than my other running shoes.The fit is great, I have size 13 feet and I often feel like running shoes leave a lot to be desired in the size of the toe box. Typically when I run down hill my toes scrape the front or top of the shoes in a really uncomfortable way and that just wasn't an issue with the Boston 12. My local runs take me up and down hundreds of feet so a minor rub or pinch is not an insignificant issue over a number of miles. The mesh upper breathes very well and have just a little stretch so that when you lace up the thin tongue of the shoe you get that really nice snug but not-too-tight feeling through the middle. The heel is lightly padded which I prefer as I can be sensitive to contact there. I will say that the materials inside might be a little scratchy in an ultra thin sock but in both cheap cotton and my name brand merino wool running socks I was quite comfortable. Having not tried the older model Boston shoes I didn't have a frame of reference but the Energyrod 2.0 tech that Adidas is marketing for these shoes does seem to have a very positive effect on my performance. The feeling of transfer of energy from the ground strike to the lift is noticeable and I can honestly say the feeling made me want to keep going. The Boston 12 felt stable and sturdy without being heavy and after long runs I didn't feel like I had been battling gravity which is high praise for a heavy runner like myself. Ultimately I think the thing that I love about the Boston 12 is that when I see them sitting with my other gear I want to put them on and go running.
originally posted on roadrunnersports.com
New runner and I've been looking for a shoe that can handle different paces/distances. Boston 12 is not a perfect shoe because it is a little unstable compared to something like Hoka Mach 5 and the lacing system makes it harder to step into than other shoes. Once the shoe is on though it's a nice fit. I have wide feet and the toe box is roomy if I go half a size up from my regular shoes. Mesh is not super plush but it's very breathable and the plastic up front is very soft where I don't notice it with running socks on. This shoe is FUN to run in but also handled my snail's pace runs well!TL;DR: Buy this if you want a do-it-all shoe. Thank me later.
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 'White Light Aqua' | Men's Size 12.5
Delivery between 16–23 Apr $25
I’ve used this shoe as an every day trainer up to long distances (13-23 miles). Compared to the Boston 10 and 11, the 12’s have a different shape, stack height, feel compared to Boston 10 and 11. Everything from the aesthetic profile of the shoe to it’s responsiveness and spring makes it an ideal shoe for a daily trainer up to a full marathon. I wouldn’t use this shoe for anything longer than a 26 mile run, but it has proven to be a one-stop-shop for short/fast to long/slow distances and pace. I love the versatility. There is a better responsiveness from a “step and feel” as they’ve reapplied the same technologies from their high-end racing shoes as each stride step roll through the foot and pops off on every stride. I think this speaks to the combination of midsole ... MoreI’ve used this shoe as an every day trainer up to long distances (13-23 miles). Compared to the Boston 10 and 11, the 12’s have a different shape, stack height, feel compared to Boston 10 and 11. Everything from the aesthetic profile of the shoe to it’s responsiveness and spring makes it an ideal shoe for a daily trainer up to a full marathon. I wouldn’t use this shoe for anything longer than a 26 mile run, but it has proven to be a one-stop-shop for short/fast to long/slow distances and pace. I love the versatility. There is a better responsiveness from a “step and feel” as they’ve reapplied the same technologies from their high-end racing shoes as each stride step roll through the foot and pops off on every stride. I think this speaks to the combination of midsole compounds in the Light Strike Pro in the forefoot and Light Strike 2.0 through the heel and midfoot. Having the carbon rod segment going from the heel and splaying out into 5 rods interacting with each toe instead of a full plate makes the shoe lightweight yet still durable. I would not use this shoe for any type of trail or off-road running, its not designed to for durability on trail surface conditions.I believe the shoe size is true to fit. I thought it was too long for my 11.5 size foot, but the shoe does narrow down at the toe box and if I went a half size smaller, my pinky toes would have been pinched.At first, I thought I was not going to like how thin the tongue material is. However, Adidas engineered in a thick/durable "eye let" system where the laces do not create pressure points as they cross over the top of your foot.
I wanted to put some real miles on these before submitting my review and after a little over a week running with them I think I have a new favorite road runner. These are the first pair of Adidas that I have trained in but I can say that out of the box I felt that they fit and felt better than my other running shoes.The fit is great, I have size 13 feet and I often feel like running shoes leave a lot to be desired in the size of the toe box. Typically when I run down hill my toes scrape the front or top of the shoes in a really uncomfortable way and that just wasn't an issue with the Boston 12. My local runs take me up and down hundreds of feet so a minor rub or pinch is not an insignificant issue over a number of miles. The mesh upper breathes very well and have ... MoreI wanted to put some real miles on these before submitting my review and after a little over a week running with them I think I have a new favorite road runner. These are the first pair of Adidas that I have trained in but I can say that out of the box I felt that they fit and felt better than my other running shoes.The fit is great, I have size 13 feet and I often feel like running shoes leave a lot to be desired in the size of the toe box. Typically when I run down hill my toes scrape the front or top of the shoes in a really uncomfortable way and that just wasn't an issue with the Boston 12. My local runs take me up and down hundreds of feet so a minor rub or pinch is not an insignificant issue over a number of miles. The mesh upper breathes very well and have just a little stretch so that when you lace up the thin tongue of the shoe you get that really nice snug but not-too-tight feeling through the middle. The heel is lightly padded which I prefer as I can be sensitive to contact there. I will say that the materials inside might be a little scratchy in an ultra thin sock but in both cheap cotton and my name brand merino wool running socks I was quite comfortable. Having not tried the older model Boston shoes I didn't have a frame of reference but the Energyrod 2.0 tech that Adidas is marketing for these shoes does seem to have a very positive effect on my performance. The feeling of transfer of energy from the ground strike to the lift is noticeable and I can honestly say the feeling made me want to keep going. The Boston 12 felt stable and sturdy without being heavy and after long runs I didn't feel like I had been battling gravity which is high praise for a heavy runner like myself. Ultimately I think the thing that I love about the Boston 12 is that when I see them sitting with my other gear I want to put them on and go running.
New runner and I've been looking for a shoe that can handle different paces/distances. Boston 12 is not a perfect shoe because it is a little unstable compared to something like Hoka Mach 5 and the lacing system makes it harder to step into than other shoes. Once the shoe is on though it's a nice fit. I have wide feet and the toe box is roomy if I go half a size up from my regular shoes. Mesh is not super plush but it's very breathable and the plastic up front is very soft where I don't notice it with running socks on. This shoe is FUN to run in but also handled my snail's pace runs well!TL;DR: Buy this if you want a do-it-all shoe. Thank me later.
I received this product for free for the purpose of reviewing it.I have put about 15-20 miles on them, and wore them casually around my office a couple of days.I usually run with the Gel-Kayano from Asics, the most recent ones I purchased being the 29s. This is my first pair of Adidas running shoes and I am very surprised by them. Other than Asics, I have tried Nike, Mizuno, and Saucony, but never liked any of them. These Boston 12s have a lot of bounce, and provide a lot of support and stability. I liked the stiffness of the upper part of the show, but did not like the lacing system. I needed to readjust the laces multiple times, and creates pressure points on the top of my foot. The heel area lacks stiffness, and without creating pressure on the front of my ... MoreI received this product for free for the purpose of reviewing it.I have put about 15-20 miles on them, and wore them casually around my office a couple of days.I usually run with the Gel-Kayano from Asics, the most recent ones I purchased being the 29s. This is my first pair of Adidas running shoes and I am very surprised by them. Other than Asics, I have tried Nike, Mizuno, and Saucony, but never liked any of them. These Boston 12s have a lot of bounce, and provide a lot of support and stability. I liked the stiffness of the upper part of the show, but did not like the lacing system. I needed to readjust the laces multiple times, and creates pressure points on the top of my foot. The heel area lacks stiffness, and without creating pressure on the front of my feet by tightening the laces, the rear does feel a bit loose. Overall I really like the shoes. They are very nice looking, and feel great over multiple miles.
I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review.How I tested this product:I have taken these for two 5-mile runs, three 2-mile runs, and worn them on a long airport day and a half-day walk around the city.Pros1- snug and comfortable - it felt like my feet were being hugged. I liked the under ankle cushions on the sides of the shoe mouth.2- light - these are nice and light for long runs3- good cushion when running - my knees and heels did not hurt at the end of my runs.4- back of the heel tongue was convenient for putting onCons1- Difficult to slip on - I like my shoes to be able to slip into and not have to tie every time I put them on. Unfortunately, despite the cool tongue feature for ... MoreI received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review.How I tested this product:I have taken these for two 5-mile runs, three 2-mile runs, and worn them on a long airport day and a half-day walk around the city.Pros1- snug and comfortable - it felt like my feet were being hugged. I liked the under ankle cushions on the sides of the shoe mouth.2- light - these are nice and light for long runs3- good cushion when running - my knees and heels did not hurt at the end of my runs.4- back of the heel tongue was convenient for putting onCons1- Difficult to slip on - I like my shoes to be able to slip into and not have to tie every time I put them on. Unfortunately, despite the cool tongue feature for helping you slip in, I found that I had to untie and tie every time I wanted to put these shoes on.2- I found them somewhat difficult to loosen and tighten, they may need a little more breaking in but I find that the lace holders did not easily loosen.
The box came and was opened to reveal a new pair of Boston 12's and the first impressions were good. They look great, but looks can be deceiving.However let's keep going!So on they went and as usual Adidas shoes are on the narrow side, but that's not an issue. A quick walk around and they felt comfortable, nice and soft, a little responsive so the signs were good.My first run was a short 5k, and again things were positive, soft but responsive and with some speed the shoe came alive. Perhaps the only niggle was the lacing, too tight too loose....So the next run, a similar distance, but with intervals and again the shoe felt much better when putting it through the speed part of the intervals.Then finally it was a half marathon training run, where their were ... MoreThe box came and was opened to reveal a new pair of Boston 12's and the first impressions were good. They look great, but looks can be deceiving.However let's keep going!So on they went and as usual Adidas shoes are on the narrow side, but that's not an issue. A quick walk around and they felt comfortable, nice and soft, a little responsive so the signs were good.My first run was a short 5k, and again things were positive, soft but responsive and with some speed the shoe came alive. Perhaps the only niggle was the lacing, too tight too loose....So the next run, a similar distance, but with intervals and again the shoe felt much better when putting it through the speed part of the intervals.Then finally it was a half marathon training run, where their were steady miles completed. The good news is that there was no bad news, yes the lacing was still there, but that could be personal preference, and the shoe didn't feel as flexible but again this could be bedding in, and no doubt will feel more comfortable after putting more miles in.Overall pretty pleased with the purchase, and I would recommend them.
I’m not an expert runner. I’ve done a half marathon and vowed never again. But I still run and go on long walks and those long days on your feet to Disneyland or the Zoo with my 2 year old. These are the first pair of running shoes that I’m honestly excited to wear for those not running adventures. The sole on these bad boys is thick and somehow super light. My wife said I look taller and skinnier (pretty sure that second part was a fib) when I put them on. Bottom line these are super light super comfy running shoes that might just become your go to pair of shoes for everything else. I hope they last a long time.
After going dizzy looking at you tube reviews I opted for the Adizero Boston 12 and so far so good. This is a great shoe, nice and light upper and bouncy underfoot. The fit was perfect (UK9). Done a couple of runs up to half marathon distance and still no blisters, hot spots etc. Not sure about the lacing set up and they take a bit of getting used to. Overall very happy with this shoe and would recommend also great service from Start Fitness.
With now about 50 miles on these shoes, they remind me a lot of the road Hokas I typically use. They have thick cushioning with fast recoil. The rubber outsole seems very thin, but shows virtually no wear and has excellent grip on wet pavement.I did not take these off of sidewalks and streets, but suspect they would not do well. The tread has very shallow depths without dedicated lugs. I found this resulted in really good traction in the rain on roads, but would easily fill with mud on a trail.My only real concern was the upper, I found it stiff and a bit narrow in the toe box. For a road shoe, I prefer much more ventilation, as I found my foot sweating more than usual with these.
I’ve been following reviews from Believe In The Run on YouTube. It was between this shoe and another. I feel that I’ve made a wise choice.I’ve ran in $250 carbon plated shoes. These aren’t quite that type of shoe, but in the neighborhood. Great upper (race feel) and midsole with power rods instead of a plate. Good cushion, bounce and response. Good energy return. Great Continental rubber on the bottom.I have a medium to medium-wide width and the fit in my normal size 9 is perfect.You’re going to love these shoes.
