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adizero Boston 11

adizero Boston 11
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (2%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (2%)

Rated worse overall than 98% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 98% of other shoes we judged.

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

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (2%)

Durability

Very good (83%)

Value

Average (52%)

Appearance

Average (44%)

Cushioning

Bottom tier (7%)

Comfort

Bottom tier (<1%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 98% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (2%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 98% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (2%)

adizero Boston Family

Worse than >99% of 10 adizero boston family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

adidas

Worse than 99% of 194 adidas shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (1%)

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.

adidas adizero Boston 11
adidas adizero Boston 13
Saucony Kinvara 16
adizero Boston 11
adizero Boston 13
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Lowest price / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11 oz M
8 oz M Lightest
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Stack
40/32mm
37/30mm
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Drop
8mm
7mm
—
Release
2022 Q3
2025 Q2
2025 Q2
MSRP
$160
$160
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Best price
—
$159.95
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (0%)
Very good (88%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (7%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (83%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (44%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (52%)
Very good (88%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

9 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 9 reviews

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

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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