Adidas Adizero Boston 13

Adidas · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 87/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 254 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 6 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: Lightstrike Pro
  • Official Retail MSRP: $290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Standout lightweight build for its category (254 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Well-controlled weight (254 g) that stays effortless over long miles

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces
  • Tige avec des problèmes de durabilité (déchirures du mesh)
  • Chaussant étroit, peu adapté aux pieds larges.
  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate

Expert Review Sources

  • OutdoorGearLab : 92.6 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 6 mm drop and weighing 254 g, the Adidas Adizero Boston 13 scores strongly in our side-by-side field comparisons, blending reliable traction with protective cushioning (254 g). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $290. »
  • Runnea : 88.9 / 100 — « In Adidas's race & marathon lineup, the Adizero Boston 13 impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $290. »
  • RunRepeat : 88.6 / 100 — « We found that the Boston 13 brings a nice mix of speed and value. It’s now lighter, bouncier, and more stable for midfoot and forefoot strikers. On our runs, the shoe felt more energetic than the v12 thanks to its upgraded Lightstrike Pro, and we really liked the updates to the upper—especially the softer heel and locked-in tongue. The main downside was the tapered toebox, which could feel too snug for wide-footed runners or those tackling long runs. »
  • The Running Collective : 79.8 / 100 — « Designed for road runners seeking a dependable race & marathon option, the Adidas Adizero Boston 13 impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »

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