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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

Adidas Adizero Boston 13

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
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Nike Pegasus 41

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
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Which should you buy?

Get the Adidas Adizero Boston 13 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
Skip it if
  • Runners wanting soft cushioning for slow long runs
  • Wide feet or those needing a roomy toe box
Get the Nike Pegasus 41 if
  • ✓Beginners wanting a stable, forgiving daily trainer
  • ✓People on their feet all day like nurses, teachers and retail workers
  • ✓Wide-footed runners needing a roomier toe box
  • ✓Easy miles and walking rather than speed
Skip it if
  • Runners wanting bouncy, responsive foam for tempo or speed
  • Those sensitive to heavier, firmer shoes

What Adidas Adizero Boston 13 owners say

“I love the 12 so much I will choose the 13 over EVO SL any time”
— @olsa2k on YouTube
“So i bought the Boston 13 and like it much more.”
— @marcojo111 on YouTube
“i found the 12’s. WAY too hard.”
— @neilhulme8426 on YouTube

What Nike Pegasus 41 owners say

“I'm really loving this version.”
— @Mesomorphik on YouTube
“I ran 5k with this shoe ima say it's one of the most comfy shoes I've ever worn”
— @Shah_907 on YouTube
“"my new everyday sneaker" you'll never see them on his feet again.”
— @raymonde4272 on YouTube

Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs Nike Pegasus 41: frequently asked questions

Is the Adidas Adizero Boston 13 or the Nike Pegasus 41 better?

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.

Who should get the Adidas Adizero Boston 13?

Owners point the Adidas Adizero Boston 13 at runners doing tempo and faster workouts, and those wanting one versatile do-it-all trainer.

Who should get the Nike Pegasus 41?

Owners point the Nike Pegasus 41 at beginners wanting a stable, forgiving daily trainer, and people on their feet all day like nurses, teachers and retail workers.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Adidas Adizero Boston 13 is too firm for easy, slow long runs. For the Nike Pegasus 41, it's firm and dead underfoot, low energy return.