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Adidas Adizero Boston 13

Adidas Adizero Boston 13

Scored on 309 verified owner verdicts, from 1,311 comments read across 4 communities
TL;DR
The Boston 13 wins praise as a versatile, firm, durable tempo trainer with a much-improved upper, though owners still fight fiddly laces, a narrow toe box, and a ride too firm for easy runs.

55% of 309 verified owners recommend the Adidas Adizero Boston 13, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

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What 309 owners say
1,311 comments reviewed · scored on the 309 clearest verdicts
55%
Recommend
169 owners
20%
Neutral
63 owners
25%
Don't recommend
77 owners
Last 6 months:73% recommend(33 recent verdicts)↑ trending up 26pts vs older reviews
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55%
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YouTubeiowner comments
54%
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Other forums
0%
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Affiliate blogsipaid commission
67%
3
No clear verdictiSetup, tips & quirks
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The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. Affiliate blogs is shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • Great for tempo and faster paces · 28 · 9%
  • Versatile do-everything trainer · 24 · 8%
  • Firm, stable platform · 22 · 7%
  • Much-improved upper over the 12 · 18 · 6%
  • Durable outsole, long life · 12 · 4%
What owners flag
  • Too firm for easy, slow long runs · 20 · 6%
  • Laces and lockdown are fiddly · 14 · 5%
  • Narrow, tapered toe box · 12 · 4%
  • Slippery stock insoles · 4 · 1%
  • Not made for wide feet · 4 · 1%
Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Runners doing tempo and faster workouts
  • Those wanting one versatile do-it-all trainer
  • Runners who like a firm, stable ride
  • Heavier runners needing stability and durability
Look elsewhere if
  • Runners wanting soft cushioning for slow long runs
  • Wide feet or those needing a roomy toe box

Synthesized from what Adidas Adizero Boston 13 owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

Top quotes, sourced

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YouTube— neutral

I have 200k on Boston 13s now and love the feel. But, they have wrecked my calves, soleus specifically, and led to some tarsal tunnel issues as well.

YouTube▲ recommend

I love the 12 so much I will choose the 13 over EVO SL any time

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

i found the 12’s. WAY too hard.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I went with the same size as my boston 12 for the 13, and had to return them due to how small they ran.

YouTube— neutral

No veo grandiosos cambios respecto a la 12 , será un poco mejor, pero no tiene una razón muy importante y diferencial para comprarla si ya tienes la maravillosa anterior

YouTube▲ recommend

So i bought the Boston 13 and like it much more.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

not having laces that stick in place isn't acceptable

YouTube— neutral

Vietnam are bigger and they also dig lateral ankle whereas the Chinese are perfect and actually feel a better shoe

YouTube▲ recommend

I myself have enjoyed running in the Boston 13

YouTube— neutral

perfectly good shoe like me with a slow pace but the down side i noticed a tilt inner back of shoe which lil bit off when i walk

YouTube▲ recommend

I find them a significant improvement over the 12s in the comfort side of things

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

al estrechar las hormas, ninguna

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I never got along with B12. They just don't work for heel strikers

YouTube— neutral

Se ven muy lindas, pero en mí opinión, con todo respeto, están empezando a mezquinar la suela continental, uno de sus puntos más fuertes.

YouTube▲ recommend

I like my 13's, ran 3 5k PB's in a row and ran my longest distance 19.1k.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

no entiendo por qué una Boston 13 tiene todavía una capa de Lightstrike común, que es un material bastante duro y que devuelve poco.

YouTube— neutral

I'm on my third pair of Boston 12s.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Me gusta más la 12 por el lightstrike 2.0 en medio pie, favoreciendo la duración

YouTube▲ recommend

I think from durability and stability pov boston makes sense

YouTube— neutral

I wouldn't use it on asphalt too long, as it would shred my knees.

YouTube▲ recommend

you realize that it’s in fact an amazing shoe

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Son como correr con una plantilla de madera. Malísimo me lesionaron el tendón.

YouTube— neutral

Es la zapatilla definitiva? Si. Pero cada vez más elitista.

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Common problems & things to know

Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.

Redditⓘ good to know

It's important to note that the midsole on the B13 is quite similar to that of the B12. The forefoot also has LS 2.0, you can see it on the medial side of the shoe.

Redditⓘ good to know

I made this mistake went half down in the 13s as I did that in the 12s and they were too short. Think the extra padding at the back has swallowed up the half size.

Redditⓘ good to know

I will take my Bostons out for a 15+ mile run but will not take the EVO for more than 10. Bostons are a marathon training shoe the EVO is not

Redditⓘ good to know

there is a plastic shank under the midfoot/arch are and you can see it if you remove your insole as its blue and contrasts with the foam

Redditⓘ good to know

It just wraps down on the lateral side for some reason. From the other pics I've seen it looks to be about the same split as the 12.

Redditⓘ good to know

I usually double knot my laces but with the runner’s knot there wasn’t enough length. The laces stayed tied - on this run anyway.

Redditⓘ good to know

if I did size up the shoes would end up too long and cause other issues. I wear the Evo SL in the same size they fit perfect.

Redditⓘ good to know

to me it looks like the Lightstrike Pro goes all the way through... at least for a "flap" that hangs over the pinky side.

Redditⓘ good to know

they have energy rods in them making them a bit stiffer than what you'd probably want for a casual walking shoe.

Redditⓘ good to know

The forefoot is quite soft, but I find the heel feels a bit like a brick, and that’s good for stability.

Redditⓘ good to know

Comfort isn't the aim of this shoe. The mix of LSP and a firmer Light strike 'carrier' foam under the heel signals it's a daily trainer. The rods signal it can/should be used for faster speedwork. It's not a heavily cushioned long run slow cruiser for sure.

Redditⓘ good to know

They feel like they might be a tad more narrow and just a bit shorter, but the same size works for me

Redditⓘ good to know

Fast day or long run daily trainer, yes. Not recommended when you want to go slow (but you can still)

Redditⓘ good to know

the Dreamstrike + midsole is not as reactive as the lightstrike+ lightstrike pro found in Boston 13

Redditⓘ good to know

No issue with the Boston 13. Platform width is slightly wider, or comparable to the ES4, MS4, DN2.

Redditⓘ good to know

With these it's just knowing how to get around it at first then you're golden, in my experience.

Redditⓘ good to know

These are more for running faster paced workouts and don't provide as much balance/cushioning.

Redditⓘ good to know

Evo sl for sure have more cushion, they feel more protective but aren’t as stable as the b13.

Redditⓘ good to know

I swapped out the insoles with Currex insoles and it great improved the lockdown issues.

Redditⓘ good to know

I agree they are firm. I use my pair for tempo and intervals og gravel/dirt roads

Redditⓘ good to know

600km isn't bad, but will also depend on your strike pattern and weight.

Redditⓘ good to know

Much firmer and faster than 1080s, more equivalent to SC v3 Id say.

Redditⓘ good to know

Got to hold a pair at Boston today, definitely softer than the 12.

Redditⓘ good to know

it feels more like what I expect a shoe to feel like on my foot!

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