Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs Nike Pegasus 41: what real owners say
Real owners rate these about evenly: 55% of 309 Adidas Adizero Boston 13 owners recommend it, vs 60% of 229 for the Nike Pegasus 41.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
55%of 309 owners recommend
55% recommend · 20% neutral · 25% don't
Owners praise
- Much-improved upper over the 12
- Versatile do-everything trainer
- Great for tempo and faster paces
Owners complain about
- Too firm for easy, slow long runs
- Laces and lockdown are fiddly
- Narrow, tapered toe box
60%of 229 owners recommend
60% recommend · 16% neutral · 24% don't
Owners praise
- Very comfortable for walking and all-day standing
- Versatile daily trainer and all-rounder
- Durable, high-mileage outsole
Owners complain about
- Firm and dead underfoot, low energy return
- Heavy and clunky, brick-like feel
- Caused knee, shin or foot pain for some
What Adidas Adizero Boston 13 owners say
“I love the 12 so much I will choose the 13 over EVO SL any time”
“So i bought the Boston 13 and like it much more.”
“i found the 12’s. WAY too hard.”— @neilhulme8426 on
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What Nike Pegasus 41 owners say
“I'm really loving this version.”— @Mesomorphik on
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“I ran 5k with this shoe ima say it's one of the most comfy shoes I've ever worn”
“"my new everyday sneaker" you'll never see them on his feet again.”— @raymonde4272 on
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