Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 vs Brooks Ghost 18: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Adidas Adizero Boston 12: 56% of 230 owners recommend it, vs 49% of 92 for the Brooks Ghost 18.
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
49%of 92 owners recommend
49% recommend · 22% neutral · 29% don't
Owners praise
- Fits noticeably better than the Ghost 17
- Wider, roomier toebox
- Comfortable for all-day wear and long shifts
Owners complain about
- Heel collar digs into and irritates the ankle
- Ankle pain isn't fixed by sizing up to wide/2E
- Runs firm, clunky, or low to the ground
What Adidas Adizero Boston 12 owners say
“la recomiendo ampliamente”— @King_Therion on
YouTube
“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 18 owners say
“Kudos to Brooks for offering various different widths.”
“As a Amazon van driver that runs alot, I give praise to the ghost 18”— @jamesehlers6994 on
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“I like Brooks, but why are Brooks shoes still so heavy in 2026?”