Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 vs Brooks Ghost 17: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Brooks Ghost 17: 82% of 11 owners recommend it, vs 56% of 230 for the Adidas Adizero Boston 12.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
56%of 230 owners recommend
56% recommend · 14% neutral · 30% don't
Owners praise
- Excels at tempo and speed work
- Extremely durable, high mileage
- Firm, stable, responsive ride
Owners complain about
- Stiff, unforgiving upper
- Laces won't stay tied
- Narrow forefoot causes blisters
82%of 11 owners recommend
82% recommend · 0% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
- A dependable, comfortable daily trainer that owners reach for on the majority of their runs
- Plenty of cushioning with a higher stack, often described as crazy soft and easy on the feet
- Handles long runs and half marathons reliably, holding up over a few hundred miles
Owners complain about
- Runs a bit heavy, so owners suggest a faster shoe for racing or speed sessions
- The redesign feels like a different shoe to some longtime Ghost wearers
- Toe box can feel narrow, which was a dealbreaker for a couple of owners
What Adidas Adizero Boston 12 owners say
“la recomiendo ampliamente”— @King_Therion on
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“ya puedo decir que disfruto con la 12”— @juanluiscalvo6838 on
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“Adidas parece que sigue sin darse cuenta de las grandes mejoras y evoluciones que el resto de marcas hace”— @davidbelmonte2305 on
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What Brooks Ghost 17 owners say
“these shoes are IT”
“Not a shoe to go fast but a fantastic daily trainer.”
“Its like running with a stiff truck tire for a midsole. Its dead, heavy and depressing”— @albertteng1191 on
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