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adizero Boston 11

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Below average (59/100)

Weight: 11 oz
Release: 2022 Q3
MSRP: $160
Stack Height: 40mm heel - 32mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Below average (59/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 11 oz
Release: 2022 Q3
MSRP: $160
Stack Height: 40mm heel - 32mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (59/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 9% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Below average (59/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 9% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 9% of shoes

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Below average (59/100)

Durability

Very good (86/100)

Durability rating

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Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 78% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 78% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Very good (86/100)

Appearance

Good (78/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

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Good (78/100)

Value

Good (71/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 40% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 40% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Good (71/100)

Cushioning

Below average (58/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Below average (58/100)

Comfort

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Comfort rating

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than <1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than <1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Bottom-tier (49/100)

38%

3/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 9% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 11% of 1,872 daily trainers.

11%

adidas

Scores better than 4% of 202 adidas shoes.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated above average on durability.

Cons

Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the adizero Boston 10.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

adizero Boston 11

adizero Boston 13

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Lightest / Newest / Lowest price

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

11 oz M

8 oz M Lightest

—

Stack

40/32mm

37/30mm

—

Drop

8mm

7mm

Release

2022 Q3

2025 Q2 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$160

$200

Best price

—

$94.97 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Bottom tier (9%)

Above average (63%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Bottom tier (<1%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Bottom tier (8%)

Bottom tier (7%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Good (78%)

Excellent (94%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Average (57%)

Good (80%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Average (40%)

Very good (82%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$93.47

Top 17%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

14 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews

Boston 11 Improved my PB's in a Marathon and Ultra

Anonymous runner · Jun 29, 2024

5/5

Overall

In 2023 I ran my first Comrades Ultra Marathon in an ASICS GlideRide 2, My marathon PB was 04:10:36, which I used for as my Comrades qualifying time. I then finished the race on 10:58:37. In September 2023, after retiring the shoe, I started using the Boston 11. After training in January 2024, I ran a qualifier in a PB best of 03:52:57. When I ran the 2024 race, I finished it in a time of 09:59:48. Best decision I made. Now looking to upgrade two a Boston 12.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Worst shoe I ever had

Anonymous runner · Jun 25, 2024

1/5

Overall

Heavy and very stiff. I dont understand the concept of adding the carbon rods to this trainer who is very heavy and already very stiff. The whole shoe construction is bad and it already ruined 2 of my running socks by the heal

Comfort: 1/5
Cushioning: 1/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 1/5

Hard to put on and kinda clunky...

Coach Jeff ROC · Mar 5, 2024

4/5

Overall

...but maybe that's because I ran in a different shoe for so long. These feel really stiff to me, but either I'm breaking them in or I'm getting used to them. I sound negative, but that might not be fair. I tried on the Boston 12s and then bought the 11s online and they just feel very different. They seem like a solid trainer so far.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 3/5

Long break in period but good for short runs

Andreas · Oct 1, 2023

2/5

Overall

I have run 10 runs in them and they are still not broken in, I tried running a 20km long run and my feet felt dead after. They are good for short runs under 5km at a slow pace

Comfort: 1/5
Cushioning: 1/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 3/5

Boston 11, great shoe, but break in period longer than other shoes.

Bob · Jul 30, 2023

5/5

Overall

Boston 11's great shoe, but be patient, it takes a good 5-7 runs, before they get broke in.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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Boston 11 Improved my PB's in a Marathon and Ultra

Worst shoe I ever had

Hard to put on and kinda clunky...

Long break in period but good for short runs

Boston 11, great shoe, but break in period longer than other shoes.