adidas adizero Boston 6

Name: adidas adizero Boston 6
Brand: adidas
Rating: 4.7 (40 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.2 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas adizero Boston 7 replaced it

How it ranks

The adidas adizero Boston 6 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Durability and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 41 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the adizero Boston product line.

Good

Overall

Good 80

Durability

Exceptional 98

Appearance

Very good 92

Value

Good 89

Comfort

Below average 62

Cushioning

Bottom-tier 54

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

98 Very high

Very high 98

Based on

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External ratings

What runners say

“Grip is incredible on both dry and wet asphalt, and wear is practically unnoticeable after ~200 km.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 7

“The wedge of heavier boost foam towards the back drags the shoe's center of gravity downward, which is much more noticeable at faster paces.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

“The Continental tread has provided long lasting durability in the 4-5 pairs of Bostons I've owned.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 3

“They're perfectly cushioned for my taste, meaning neither mushy nor harsh.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 7

“You can feel the pushback from the Boston Boosts the moment you put them on.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 3

“The Boost foam may just be some of the best in the business, returning an incredible amount of energy.”

4/5 Full review 85 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 19

“Even when I take them on 10+ mile runs they are extremely comfortable and I don't feel beat up afterwards.”

5/5 Full review 52 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 10

“Tightens well in the midfoot (nice when doing longer/faster stuff, so the foot doesn't move around, but doesn't put pressure right on the ankle).”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v3

“It's a light shoe that punches far above its weight.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 7

“The midsole is made of Boost and it gives nice cushioning without eliminating the ground feel.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Elite 9

“I sometimes forget I'm wearing these shoes.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 8

“Those with a wider foot might consider sizing up.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

“They only last for about 300 miles for me before the midsole breaks down.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Charged Bandit 4

“Very tight fit compared to other shoes; I prefer wider ones.”

3/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks PureFlow 7

“They are also quite narrow, which I like, but may be a drawback for some.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 8

“Not necessarily a great shoe for training outdoors in winter months- very little warmth offered by the minimal materials.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3

“Very rigid base - didn't bend much and I could feel that while moving.”

3/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks PureFlow 7

“Probably not the best at actual high speeds (interval workouts mile or below).”

4/5 Full review 46 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 2

“Could be a little too firm for a heavier heel strike.”

4/5 Full review 85 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 19

“The upper is not supportive enough.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 7

“They are ideally suited for a lighter, more neutral runner.”

4/5 Full review 85 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 19

“A little on the minimal side so would not recommend for longer mileage or heavier runners.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost

“They feel about the same.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 8

“Good fit if anything a little snug.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Hitogami 2

“Warning about the Boston TSF - they hold on to smell a lot more than the regular Boston.”

5/5 Full review 90 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 6

“Forefoot cushioning is sufficient.”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Prefer this shoe over another

41% 18/44

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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.

adizero Boston 6 rates 80. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the adidas adizero Boston

Each dot is one version of the adizero Boston, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

80 2014 73 2014 80 2017 88 2018 94 2019 81 2020 89 2021 67 2022 88 2023 86 2025 90 2014

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Adizero Boston 5 Boost

2014 · 35 reviews

90 Very good

98 Confidence
adizero Boston 13

2025 · 0 reviews

86 Good

69 Confidence
adizero Boston 12

2023 · 58 reviews

88 Good

98 Confidence
adizero Boston 11

2022 · 14 reviews

67 Below average

90 Confidence
adizero Boston 10

2021 · 11 reviews

89 Good

88 Confidence
adizero Boston 9

2020 · 2 reviews

81 Good

79 Confidence
adizero Boston 8

2019 · 20 reviews

94 Excellent

96 Confidence
adizero Boston 7

2018 · 34 reviews

88 Good

99 Confidence
adizero Boston 6 This shoe

2017 · 41 reviews

80 Good

98 Confidence
adiZero Boston 4

2014 · 9 reviews

73 Decent

88 Confidence
adizero Boston 3

2014 · 8 reviews

80 Good

91 Confidence

Runner Ratings

41 ratings

5/5 29

4/5 10

3/5 2

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.2 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.8 oz · Women's 7.5 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $120
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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a bit outdated, but excellent

5/5

Overall

Found a deadstock pair of these in a warehouse and put ~1000 miles on it before throwing it away. Adidas could've used more boost foam in the forefoot, but cushioning and tread held up extremely well. Upper is a standard mesh and holds the foot well. Those with a wider foot might consider sizing up. Classic ride, handles almost like an adidas soccer shoe. Great for daily mileage, though most people might like extra cushioning, especially on pavement. For speed sessions, this shoe is quite nimble but the wedge of heavier boost foam towards the back drags the shoe's center of gravity downward, which is much more noticeable at faster paces. Overall an excellent daily trainer for those who prefer a thinner shoe and happen to find one on sale somewhere. As the newer adidas bostons have nearly twice the cushioning, the adidas adios is the closest modern parallel.

VV · Jun 9, 2023

70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

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

Best All Around Shoes I've Ever Worn

5/5

Overall

The update from Boston 5 to Boston 6 took an already great shoes and made it even better. This shoe is the perfect weight to be durable and long lasting, but also not weight me down for speed work. I personally use this shoe for long runs all the way down to workouts around 5k pace, and then I prefer something a bit lighter. I think these are also a pretty killer looking shoe. The upper feels really good, and fits very comfortably.

Anonymous runner · Dec 9, 2019

50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost

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

Great shoes if you only have one pair

5/5

Overall

Very good general running shoes. Suitable for all kind of basic running: track repeats, road races, base mileage.

Hatakka · Jul 26, 2019

25 mpw training for middle distance

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

Fantastic value

4/5

Overall

I have had 2 pairs of these and put 600 miles in each. I use them for everything from tempos to a 50k race. The cushioning is just enough which is how I like it and I love the overall weight and feel of the shoe.

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clayton 2

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

Boston's are best running shoe I have ever had

5/5

Overall

Amazing feel straight out of the box. Great neutral cushioned ride in a lightweight shoe. I am a bigger runner ( 185 - 190 lbs) so they only last for about 300 miles for me before the midsole breaks down.

Anonymous runner · Oct 2, 2018

25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Charged Bandit 4