adidas adizero Boston
Every version of the adizero Boston we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the adizero Boston rates above 93% of the lines we track.
adidas adizero Boston vs. Other Shoes
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Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the adizero Boston, placed by its rating and release year.
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| adidas adizero Boston 13 In stock | 2025 | 8.4 oz | 38/31mm stack · 7mm drop | 85 | -3 | — | $97 |
| adidas adizero Boston 12 | 2023 | 8.7 oz | 38/31mm stack · 7mm drop | 88 | +21 | 31 | $160 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 11 | 2022 | 9.3 oz | 39/31mm stack · 9mm drop | 67 | -22 | 9 | $160 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 10 | 2021 | 9.8 oz | 39/30mm stack · 7mm drop | 88 | +7 | 7 | — |
| adidas adizero Boston 9 | 2020 | 8.1 oz | — | 81 | -12 | 2 | — |
| adidas adizero Boston 8 | 2019 | 7.8 oz | 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop | 93 | +5 | 19 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 7 | 2018 | 8.2 oz | 26/16mm stack · 10mm drop | 88 | +8 | 34 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 6 | 2017 | 8.2 oz | 10mm drop | 80 | -10 | 40 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost | 2014 | 8.2 oz | 26/16mm stack · 10mm drop | 90 | +17 | 35 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adiZero Boston 4 | 2014 | 10.0 oz (men's) | — | 73 | -7 | 9 | $110 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Boston 3 | 2014 | — | — | 80 | — | 7 | — |
11 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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adizero Boston 1385 85 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 53
v13 (2025) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 38mm stack · 7mm drop
It lists at $160, below the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
Durability 89$97 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:36 AM UTCOverall85Durability89Appearance84Value78Cushioning62Comfort60Confidence53Buy 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.
It costs much less than the typical speed shoe for sale.
Cons
Scores across the adizero Boston line have ranged from 52 to 98.
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adizero Boston 1288 88 Good Good Good 58 reviews Confidence 92
v12 (2023) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.7 oz · 38mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers rate it a clear step up from the Boston 11.
Durability 94MSRP $160
Overall88Appearance95Durability94Value87Cushioning70Comfort59Confidence92Buy 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 1167 67 Below average Below average Below average 14 reviews Confidence 62
v11 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 40mm stack · 9mm drop
Reviewers rate durability 4.2 out of 5.
Durability 88MSRP $160
Overall67Durability88Appearance78Value73Cushioning57Comfort50Confidence62Buy 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 1088 88 Good Good Good 11 reviews Confidence 50
v10 (2021) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 39mm stack · 7mm drop
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across all eleven reviewers, and one is past 500 miles with the rubber still good.
Durability 94Overall88Durability94Appearance90Value87Cushioning65Comfort55Confidence50Buy 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 981 81 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 19
v9 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
At 8.4 oz, reviewers use it for daily runs and tempo.
Durability 92Overall81Durability92Appearance87Value82Cushioning66Comfort61Confidence19Buy 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 893 93 Excellent Excellent Excellent 20 reviews Confidence 77
v8 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 28mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers report 450 miles and more with little visible wear.
Durability 96MSRP $120
Overall93Durability96Appearance95Value94Comfort67Cushioning62Confidence77Buy 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 788 88 Good Good Good 34 reviews Confidence 96
v7 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 26mm stack · 10mm drop
The Continental rubber outsole holds up well past 500 miles for many.
Durability 97MSRP $120
Overall88Durability97Appearance95Value93Cushioning74Comfort73Confidence96Buy 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 680 80 Good Good Good 41 reviews Confidence 94
v6 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers commonly get 500 to 1,000 miles before the outsole wears out.
Durability 97MSRP $120
Overall80Durability97Appearance92Value88Comfort62Cushioning55Confidence94Buy 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 for 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 Boost90 90 Very good Very good Very good 35 reviews Confidence 92
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 26mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers report 400 to 500 miles with the outsole still holding up.
Durability 92MSRP $120
Overall90Durability92Appearance91Value75Cushioning69Comfort57Confidence92Buy it now
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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 473 73 Decent Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 45
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.0 oz (men's)
Reviewers describe firm cushioning that handles easy miles and faster running.
Durability 88MSRP $110
Overall73Durability88Value78Appearance76Cushioning64Comfort61Confidence45Buy 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 380 80 Good Good Good 8 reviews Confidence 65
v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers use it for easy runs, tempo work and marathons alike.
Durability 90Overall80Durability90Appearance85Value83Cushioning66Comfort57Confidence65Buy 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.