adidas adizero Boston
Every version of the adizero Boston we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the adizero Boston scores above 89% of the lines we track.
adidas adizero Boston vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the adizero Boston in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the adizero Boston, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| adidas adizero Boston 13 In stock | 2025 | 8.0 oz (men's) | 37/30mm · 7mm drop | 87 | -4 | — | $160 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 12 | 2023 | 8.7 oz | 37/31mm · 6mm drop | 91 | +38 | 31 | $160 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 11 | 2022 | 10.0 oz | 40/32mm · 8mm drop | 53 | -38 | 9 | $160 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 10 | 2021 | 9.8 oz | 39/30mm · 9mm drop | 91 | +7 | 7 | — |
| adidas adizero Boston 9 | 2020 | 8.1 oz | — | 84 | -14 | 2 | — |
| adidas adizero Boston 8 | 2019 | 7.8 oz | 28/18mm · 10mm drop | 98 | +1 | 19 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 7 | 2018 | 8.2 oz | 26/16mm · 10mm drop | 97 | +6 | 34 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 6 | 2017 | 8.2 oz | 10mm drop | 90 | -7 | 40 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost | 2014 | 8.2 oz | 26/16mm · 10mm drop | 97 | +19 | 35 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adiZero Boston 4 | 2014 | 10.0 oz (men's) | — | 78 | -12 | 9 | $110 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 3 | 2014 | — | — | 90 | — | 7 | — |
11 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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adidas
adizero Boston 1387 Good Good · Confidence 68/100
v13 (2025) · Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 37mm stack
It lists at $160, below the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
$81 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:37 AM UTCOverall87Confidence68Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $160, below the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
The adizero Boston 12 before it scores 91 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Scores across the adizero Boston line have ranged from 52 to 98.
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adizero Boston 1291 Very good Very good · 58 reviews · Confidence 95/100
v12 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz · 6mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers rate it a clear step up from the Boston 11.
Durability 98MSRP $160
Overall91Appearance98Durability98Value91Cushioning79Comfort61Confidence95Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate it a clear step up from the Boston 11.
Runners use it for easy miles, long runs and tempo work.
Several reviewers call it durable, one naming it the most durable shoe they have owned.
Cons
Several reviewers criticize the upper, the laces and the heel lockdown.
Three reviewers report a firm break-in of 20 to 100 miles.
Comfort is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer finds the race-like upper uncomfortable on longer runs.
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adizero Boston 1153 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 14 reviews · Confidence 86/100
v11 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.0 oz · 8mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers rate durability 4.2 out of 5.
Durability 91MSRP $160
Overall53Durability91Appearance76Value72Cushioning60Comfort50Confidence86Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate durability 4.2 out of 5.
Three reviewers use it for uptempo days and short speed work.
Cons
Four reviewers describe a stiff ride needing five to ten runs of break-in, and two never got there.
Two reviewers report hot spots or the heel rubbing through socks.
The adizero Boston 10 before it scores 91 on eleven reviews and the Boston 12 after it scores 91 on fifty-eight, against this version's 52.
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adizero Boston 1091 Very good Very good · 11 reviews · Confidence 84/100
v10 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 9mm drop · 39mm stack
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across all eleven reviewers, and one is past 500 miles with the rubber still good.
Durability 98Overall91Durability98Appearance95Value91Cushioning71Comfort51Confidence84Buy it now
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Pros
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across all eleven reviewers, and one is past 500 miles with the rubber still good.
Two reviewers use it for intervals and tempo work as well as easy runs.
Runners say the ride improves and feels springy once broken in.
Cons
Reviewers find it stiff and firm for the first 50 to 100 miles.
Two reviewers call it heavier and bulkier than earlier Boston versions.
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adizero Boston 984 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 73/100
v9 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
At 8.4 oz, reviewers use it for daily runs and tempo.
Durability 96Overall84Durability96Appearance89Value86Cushioning74Comfort60Confidence73Buy it now
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Pros
At 8.4 oz, reviewers use it for daily runs and tempo.
Reviewers describe a firm, responsive ride that snaps forward at speed.
Cons
The adizero Boston 8 before it scores 98 on twenty reviews against its 80.
It is firm and low-stack, which one reviewer says feels less supportive than a standard trainer.
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adizero Boston 898 Exceptional Exceptional · 20 reviews · Confidence 95/100
v8 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 10mm drop · 28mm stack
Reviewers report 450 miles and more with little visible wear.
Durability 99MSRP $120
Overall98Durability99Appearance99Value98Comfort70Cushioning68Confidence95Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report 450 miles and more with little visible wear.
Reviewers use it for intervals, tempo work and long runs alike.
Many find the upper secure, and one reviewer says the toe box is roomier than on the Boston 7, which scores 96 on thirty-four reviews.
Cons
Cushioning is the weakest dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and two reviewers keep it to faster workouts.
One reviewer finds it offers little stability and struggles late in a marathon in it.
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adizero Boston 797 Excellent Excellent · 34 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v7 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 10mm drop · 26mm stack
The Continental rubber outsole holds up well past 500 miles for many.
Durability 99MSRP $120
Overall97Durability99Appearance99Value97Cushioning85Comfort80Confidence98Buy it now
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Pros
The Continental rubber outsole holds up well past 500 miles for many.
Runners use it for tempos, track sessions and marathons alike.
Light at 8.8 oz with a snappy, responsive Boost ride.
Cons
Several reviewers find it lean on cushioning, and pick softer shoes for recovery days.
Three reviewers find the forefoot narrow, and one advises going half a size up.
One reviewer says it soaks up water like a sponge, and another finds the outsole less grippy on ice and wet.
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adizero Boston 690 Very good Very good · 41 reviews · Confidence 96/100
v6 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers commonly get 500 to 1,000 miles before the outsole wears out.
Durability 99MSRP $120
Overall90Durability99Appearance96Value93Comfort65Cushioning60Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers commonly get 500 to 1,000 miles before the outsole wears out.
Reviewers describe a firm, responsive ride and use it for tempos, races and easy days.
Averaging 8.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Many reviewers find the cushioning too thin for high daily mileage.
Reviewers often describe the fit as narrow and snug.
Two reviewers say heavier runners get less from it, one at 190 lb seeing the midsole break down by 300 miles.
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Adizero Boston 5 Boost97 Exceptional Exceptional · 35 reviews · Confidence 97/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 10mm drop · 26mm stack
Reviewers report 400 to 500 miles with the outsole still holding up.
Durability 96MSRP $120
Overall97Durability96Appearance95Cushioning79Value75Comfort58Confidence97Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers report 400 to 500 miles with the outsole still holding up.
At 9 oz, reviewers find it light and responsive for tempo work.
Runners use it for easy long runs and track intervals alike.
Cons
Four reviewers find the toe box narrow or the sizing small, though three others pick it for the narrow fit.
Three runners want more cushioning on high-mileage days.
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adiZero Boston 478 Decent Decent · 9 reviews · Confidence 81/100
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.0 oz (men's)
Reviewers describe firm cushioning that handles easy miles and faster running.
Durability 90MSRP $110
Overall78Durability90Value79Appearance73Cushioning72Comfort63Confidence81Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe firm cushioning that handles easy miles and faster running.
Reviewers report smooth transitions and use across most surfaces.
Cons
One reviewer feels the cushion go soon after 300 miles, while another gets about 500.
One long-time Boston runner finds it less durable than the Boston 3.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.7 out of 5.
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adizero Boston 390 Good Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 88/100
v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers use it for easy runs, tempo work and marathons alike.
Durability 93Overall90Durability93Appearance87Value86Cushioning75Comfort55Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers use it for easy runs, tempo work and marathons alike.
Two reviewers call it light while still holding enough cushioning for long runs.
Every reviewer rates durability 4 or 5 out of 5, and two say the upper holds together well.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box too narrow, even by traditional standards.
One reviewer says the cushioning faded quickly, and another wants a slightly softer midsole.