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adidas Adizero Boston 12 Road-Running Shoes - Men's
$160.00
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Your go-to for tempo runs and fast intervals, the adidas Adizero Boston 12 men's road-running shoes are lightweight, reduce fatigue and are made for dynamic, responsive movement on and off the track.
- Breathable mono mesh uppers made from recycled polyester
- Midsoles combine Lightstrike and Lightstrike Pro cushioning
- Lightstrike is a lightweight and highly responsive material that delivers great cushioning and comfort
- Lightstrike Pro is a superlight cushioning designed for explosive movement and next-level comfort
- Embedded carbon ENERGYRODS 2.0 in the midsoles provide tuned stiffness, limit energy loss at toe-off and aid with forward propulsion
- Continental™ rubber outsoles provide traction in wet and dry conditions
Imported.
View all adidas Men's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 39 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Recycled polyester mesh |
| Lining | Recycled PET |
| Midsole | Lightstrike/Lightstrike Pro |
| Support | Carbon energy rods |
| Outsole | Continental rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.2 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
adidas Footwear - Men's
| 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| U.S. Women's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | ||||
| UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| EU | 38 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.7 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.7 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.7 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.7 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.4 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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MDBMD
Received free product
St. Louis, Missouri
Thick cushioning for road runs
2 years ago
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.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
JonCO82
Received free product
Denver, Colorado
Adizero Boston 12 makes me want to run...faster
2 years ago
I used the shoe in 10 runs, averaging .5mile to 2 miles over the course of three weeks. The shoe is very well made and geared very clearly towards uptempo workouts and moderate training. The Boston is the first adidas I've worn since the ultra boost (which I thought was a nearly perfect runner) and this shoe exceeds a lot of those expectations.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
HikesInRain
Received free product
Ohio
"One-Stop-Shop" For Road Running!
2 years ago
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 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.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
Foobacca
Received free product
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Lightest and softest shoe I’ve worn.
2 years ago
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.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Running Experience:Casual
Yes , I recommend this product
Frank
Received free product
Eugene, OR
Great shoe, somewhat cumbersome to get used to
2 years ago
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. Pros 1- 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 runs 3- 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 on Cons 1- 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.
Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
EDogg
Received free product
Boulder, CO
Very cushioned ride
2 years ago
Very comfortable out of the box. They are very cushioned so at first it actually feels a bit weird to walk around due to the very high rocker. Once running they perform well. They are a bit tight in the toe box, so people with wider feet should size up most likely.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
Sam27
worst purchase
1 year ago
mesh material tearing off after just a few months of use, not even used extensively for runs yet. The sole on the right foot has also started to come off. Extremely bad quality
No, I do not recommend this product
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PWTX
Received free product
Texas
Great looking shoe, bad lacing system.
2 years ago
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 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.
Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Running Experience:Beginner
Yes , I recommend this product
KingsAreBetterThanGSW
Received free product
Sacramento, CA
Comfy Running Shoes
2 years ago
These shoes are pretty incredible. I’m more of an concrete runner, but I do occasionally train run as well. The support and bounce is pretty nice on these. Most new running shoes take a while to break in, whereas these felt pretty comfortable right away. I enjoyed these, I just wish they came in more colors.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
Dylinh
Received free product
Hancock, MI
One of the best options for mid to long distance.
2 years ago
There is so much technology included in this new model which makes it a performance enhancing tool for your mid to long distance runs. The energy rods add great support and amplify propulsion. The light strike pro is incredibly responsive and provides a great feel for the road under your feet. Would recommend for both beginners and advanced runners alike!
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
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