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Adizero Boston 5 Boost

Adizero Boston 5 Boost
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (71%)

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
26mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (71%)

Rated better overall than 71% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 71% 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

Good (71%)

Appearance

Excellent (95%)

Durability

Excellent (94%)

Cushioning

Below average (37%)

Value

Bottom tier (16%)

Comfort

Bottom tier (5%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 71% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Good (71%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 66% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Above average (66%)

adidas

Better than 71% of 194 adidas shoes ranked.

Good (71%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the adiZero Boston 4.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost
Saucony Kinvara 16
adidas adiSTAR 4
Adizero Boston 5 Boost
Kinvara 16
adiSTAR 4
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lowest price / Best overall / Best comfort
Newest / Best cushioning / Best durability
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M
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Stack
26/16mm
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Drop
1mm
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Release
2016
2025 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$120
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Best price
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$129.95 Lowest price
$139.95
Ratings
Overall
Average (55%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Exceptional (100%)
Comfort
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Exceptional (100%)
Cushioning
Below average (37%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (100%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
Exceptional (100%)
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Reader Reviews

35 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 35 reviews

Snug

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

The best part of the boost is it's sleek design and form fitting toe box. Even for a semi-wide foot the upper stretches just enough to give it more room and still be a snug fit.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5

adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Got my running form track. It really pushes me to keep a good posture and they're super fast. Versatile as well. Asphalt, good for easy trails and not too technical courses, track.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
5/5

Boston rocks

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I have been running in the Boston's for a very long time (10 years?). It has a smooth roll from mid-foot to toe off and is light and fast. A durable shoe that is just pure power!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Good for narrow feet

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

My feet is wide so need to size up which is undesirable
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great lightweight trainer/ long racer

Ali121375 · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

The Adidas Boost Boston is fairly lightweight with very comfortable soft cushioning. The energy return is excellent and is versatile enough for tempo runs, track workouts and longer races. My only complain is the heel drop is pretty high (12mm) so sometimes the heel feels like it drags at slower speeds. The traction is good in various conditions.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5