Adidas vs New Balance

I've always liked Adidas because of the firm feel, but lately their flats have gotten too stiff, and the uppers aren't as soft like the original Adios. If you've had PF problems ever, the current Adidas may not work for you. New Balance flats are more balanced- soft, but firm and smooth ride and decently flexible.

I wear the 890 and recently tried on a pair of Boston 3's. similar fit, except that the Bostons are a big taller (but not wider) in the toebox, and the arch might be a bit longer. If you fit in the 890, you'll probably fit in the Bostons and vice versa. Bostons are firmer and imho clunkier possibly because of the firmness and higher heel toe drop.

Thanks. I guess I'll just spend that money on something else :)

redux wrote:

I'm a NB guy, but am thinking about exploring adidas. I've worn Nike, Brooks, and Saucony with poor results. They are all too soft and lead to ankle/Achilles/foot problems.

I wear the 890, 1400, 110, 10, 800, and 1600. For adidas I'm looking at the adios 2, hagio, and takumi.

How do adidas and NB compare?

Personally I feel Adidas is completely superior. I love the Aegis, but have yet to try this years model who I know is a little different.

What I have tried though, is both the Nike flywire and the Adidas version, whatever that one was called again. Its only out in a few numbers.

But, Flywire = meh

Adidas version: Upper is great! I'ts a light shoe, more like a 10k shoe, but when Adidas start using that upper on more shoes...my god it will be great.

Anyway: Adidas is great, buy em.

I'm a fan of the Boston line. Enough cushion to be a daily trainer, but its firm and light enough to be used for tempos or just picking up the pace. I've found that it's pretty durable as well.

Barakus Obama wrote:

What I have tried though, is both the Nike flywire and the Adidas version, whatever that one was called again. Its only out in a few numbers.

But, Flywire = meh

Adidas version: Upper is great! I'ts a light shoe, more like a 10k shoe, but when Adidas start using that upper on more shoes...my god it will be great.

I think you might mean Flyknit (nike) and PrimeKnit (adidas)?

If so, I can't wait for the PrimeKnit to come out. Looks like such a sweet shoe.

Back to the OP though, I would definitely go with adidas. The Boston is an excellent lightweight trainer, one of the best on the market. The Glide is great if you want a little more cushion. And if you find even the Boston to be too much shoe (unlikely but possible), then the Adios would be the way to go. Those three are all unbelievable shoes. Adidas has really stepped their game up with their running line over the past few years, and it's resulted in some truly awesome shoes.

I like the Tempo by Adidas. Great shoe.

I would also give Mizuno a serious look. Firm, and very lightweight. The new Sayonara(lightweight trainer) is out of this world. The new Hitogami (replacing the Ronin and Musha)is going to be a killer racing flat. Mizuno is on the move!

I currently train in the Boston and the Adios (have had both 1 and 2). I like them both and have actually just ordered a new pair of each. Previous shoes I've liked include Saucony Mirage 2 and NB 1190. Both are on the softer side. When I went to replace the Mirage, Saucony had already updated to the 3 and one of the changes I noticed was that they made it significantly softer (which also leads to achilles issues for me). I ran in the DS Trainer years ago, but tore my calf because of the softness.

Long story short, if you like a more responsive ride, Adidas is the way to go.

Speaking of the Boston though, has anybody gotten a chance to try out the newest model? I can't find any reviews for it online.

Jim Lahey wrote:

Speaking of the Boston though, has anybody gotten a chance to try out the newest model? I can't find any reviews for it online.

Yep, I trained in it throughout the spring. It basically felt like a firmer, lighter, more responsive version of the Supernova Glide, which I absolutely love as a shoe. The Boston 3 is definitely an excellent shoe. Perfect mix of lightweight with just enough cushioning. Works great as a daily trainer, or for bigger runners, it is light enough to use for workouts/road races. I think the biggest thing they could improve on it would be the heel/toe drop. Since it is a lightweight shoe, making it slightly lower in the heel would probably be better, but that doesn't keep it from being an excellent shoe, just something I hope they change for the Boston 4.

Possibly? wrote:

I think you might mean Flyknit (nike) and PrimeKnit (adidas)?

If so, I can't wait for the PrimeKnit to come out. Looks like such a sweet shoe.

Correct, Flyknit and PrimeKnit, my bad.

The Primeknit is amazing, it's like a sock and when this becomes the norm...damn.

teddy_farley wrote:

Yep, I trained in it throughout the spring. It basically felt like a firmer, lighter, more responsive version of the Supernova Glide, which I absolutely love as a shoe. The Boston 3 is definitely an excellent shoe. Perfect mix of lightweight with just enough cushioning. Works great as a daily trainer, or for bigger runners, it is light enough to use for workouts/road races. I think the biggest thing they could improve on it would be the heel/toe drop. Since it is a lightweight shoe, making it slightly lower in the heel would probably be better, but that doesn't keep it from being an excellent shoe, just something I hope they change for the Boston 4.

Thanks Teddy, I was talking about the Boston 4 when I was asking for reviews though.

But I completely agree with you on the heel toe drop. The Boston 4 is out on runningwarehouse and the heel/forefoot still looks to be about the same. I also wish they had taken the formotion out, oh well.

PreRunner wrote:

I would also give Mizuno a serious look. Firm, and very lightweight. The new Sayonara(lightweight trainer) is out of this world. The new Hitogami (replacing the Ronin and Musha)is going to be a killer racing flat. Mizuno is on the move!

Completely agree with this. Haven't tried the flats, but I love the trainers.