The Adidas Adizero Boston 13 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Adidas Adizero Boston 13 is a lightweight running shoe designed for midfoot and forefoot strikers. With its updated Lightstrike Pro cushioning, this shoe offers enhanced energy return, making it suitable for runners seeking speed and efficiency.

The softer heel construction and secure tongue provide a comfortable fit during runs. However, the tapered toebox may present challenges for wide-footed runners or those undertaking extended distances.


Pros

  • Keeps losing weight
  • Midfoot-friendly geometry
  • More Lightstrike Pro!
  • Breathable upper
  • Redesigned heel counter improves lockdown
  • Outsole grips well and lasts forever
  • Stellar value for a supertrainer
  • Ideal for tempo workouts

Cons

  • Narrow heel limits stability
  • Pointy toebox restricts toe splay
  • Still too much Lightstrike 2.0?

Key Features

  • Round toe silhouette for a comfortable fit.
  • Rubber upper enhances durability and support.
  • Synthetic rubber lining adds an extra layer of cushioning.
  • Rubber insole provides cushioned comfort during runs.
  • Lace-up closure allows for a customized fit.

Specifications

  • Origin: Imported
  • Sole material: Rubber
  • Outer material: Rubber
  • Closure type: Lace-Up

Adidas Adizero Boston 13 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Adidas Adizero Boston 13 Nike Vaporfly 4 New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 ASICS Metaspeed Edge+
Price $160 $260 $180 $250
Pace Competition Competition Tempo Competition
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Weight lab Weight brand 9 oz / 254g 5.9 oz / 166g 9.8 oz / 278g 7.3 oz / 208g
Lightweight
Drop lab Drop brand 6.0 mm 8.6 mm 7.3 mm 8.1 mm
Strike pattern Mid/forefoot Heel Mid/forefoot Heel
Size True to size True to size True to size True to size
Midsole softness Balanced Soft Soft Firm
Difference in midsole softness in cold Normal Small Normal Small
Toebox durability Decent Good Bad -
Heel padding durability Good Decent Good -
Outsole durability Good Bad Decent -
Breathability Moderate Moderate Moderate Breathable
Width / fit Medium Narrow Medium Narrow
Toebox width Narrow Medium Medium -
Stiffness Moderate Stiff Stiff Stiff
Torsional rigidity Stiff Stiff Stiff Stiff
Heel counter stiffness Stiff Flexible Moderate Flexible
Plate Carbon plate Carbon plate Carbon plate Carbon plate
Rocker
Heel lab Heel brand 34.3 mm 34.1 mm 36.8 mm 33.3 mm
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand 28.3 mm 25.5 mm 29.5 mm 25.2 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Orthotic friendly
Season All seasons All seasons All seasons Summer
Removable insole
Ranking Top 11% Top 23% Bottom 43% Top 6%
Popularity Bottom 43% Top 9% Top 11% Bottom 47%