Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: 75% of 134 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
75%of 134 owners recommend
75% recommend · 6% neutral · 19% don't
Owners praise
- Versatile do-it-all daily and tempo shoe
- Great for uptempo, tempo and race-pace runs
- Nice bounce, pop and protective cushioning
Owners complain about
- Narrow, pointy toebox cramps and rubs the pinky toe
- Firm, dead-feeling midsole with little bounce
- Toe numbness or circulation issues mid-run
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 Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 owners say
“Endo Speed 4 being great”
“i love them so much i decided to run the marathon i was preparing with”— @jeremybmxfr on
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“Speed 4 is by far my least favourite version. I loved version 1-3 but this one just doesn't feel right on my foot.”