adidas Boston Boost 6 vs adidas PureBoost DPR

Go with the Boston!!! The rubber material on the soles last forever.

HMArunner wrote:

Go with the Boston!!! The rubber material on the soles last forever.

Thanks! That's another major selling point. I've heard people talk about getting 1000 miles or more out of the Bostons.

And traction for the BB6s...I've had the white/pink BB6 I have heard though the solid blue had a few defect runs (too small, narrow)

On another Adidas note has anyone tried Sonic Boost? I know it's a big box special lower grade, etc. But it felt good, over in Europe they sell it as the "Response LT" approx $110-

Sonic reminded me of Supernova while being more flexible yet the same stack

Goodstuff wrote:

And traction for the BB6s...I've had the white/pink BB6 I have heard though the solid blue had a few defect runs (too small, narrow)

On another Adidas note has anyone tried Sonic Boost? I know it's a big box special lower grade, etc. But it felt good, over in Europe they sell it as the "Response LT" approx $110-

Sonic reminded me of Supernova while being more flexible yet the same stack

The Unity Blue pair I tried on at a Adidas Outlet store a few months ago were tight in the toe box. They were too tight on the top of my toes. The Mystery Blue (with white strip) pair I bought online fit fine in the same shoe size.

I love the Bostons. I race from 5k through the marathon in the Adios, but recently bought the Bostons because they were on sale. They aren't substantial enough for me to use as a daily trainer because I'm a heavy heel striker and probator, but I wore them tonight for some cruise intervals and wore them for a long tempo a few months back. Still not sure I see much of a difference between them and the Adios.

Used to wear the Sequence Boost as my daily trainer, which has been replaced with the Supernova ST, which I think I like just as much.

The Ultra Boost is amazing.

Pure DPR is very comfy but definitely has a softer midsole than Boston. Pure is 100% Boost while Boston is 50% Boost, 50% EVA. Result is Boston is firmer and more responsive, also fits a low volume foot better while Pure will have more room in the upper and a wider forefoot. Also, as mentioned Boston has a continental outsole while Pure does not...you will get more life out of Boston.

I'd say it's a no brainer (go with Boston) but I love the Pure DPR because it is so comfy and I think better looking.

Thanks, everybody! I had heard there were some sizing issues with certain colors of the Boston. This definitely helps a ton, as I have to order online since no running stores around me carry the adidas line. I'll probably order the white and red ones, since they are the cheapest ones I've found. If those aren't still available, I'll most likely get the Mystery Blues.

Goodstuff, Thanks for the tip about the Sonics! It's hard to argue with the price, even if they don't last as long as the Glides. The upper and the outsole seem to be the only real difference.

ilikeshoes, I definitely agree that the Pure Boost looks better than the Boston. The Pure Boost looks cool, like a shoe I'd enjoy putting on every day. The Boston looks more...I guess " utilitarian" is the word that comes to mind.

would disagree with the statement that there's not much difference between Adios and Boston. I own both and for me the difference is huge. The Boston feels super comfy, while the first time I wore the Adios for a long run it was quite painful (adjusted fast to it though).

Adidas got everything right with the Boston/BB series; fit, weight, durability and style. Best shoes I've ever owned. Totally prejudiced I am.

There are about 50g between the two in a size 9.5 so it really depends what you need the shoe for....