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

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
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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adidas Bostons are a good neutral trainer

5/5

Overall

I prefer training in a firm, neutral shoe. I split my runs between the Bostons for easy runs and the adios for workouts and road races. For me, running in anything more cushioned or stabilizing causes my foot strike to be very loud and for me to get injured more quickly. The Bostons have a narrow and flexible forefoot that works for me. Warning about the Boston TSF - they hold on to smell a lot more than the regular Boston.

elo · Feb 24, 2018

90 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 6

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

A dream shoe for faster runners

5/5

Overall

After a bad experience with the Glide Boost 7 due to fit/finish problems, I was very hesitant to buy Adidas again despite the Boston being a different shoe I had never worn before. I had been a Saucony Kivara guy for years, but version 8 felt too narrow when compared to the 7s. After researching and trying out several different shoes, I took the plunge and bought the Boston 6. And what a good choice that has been! First of all, the shoes fit very nicely thanks to a nice, unconstrictive and highly breathable upper--this despite my wider feet. Feels like my feet can splay naturally. Heel hold is decent, though it could be better (like in the Adios 3). Not once have I had issues with blisters or hot spots. Running with the Bostons is a joy! They're perfectly cushioned for my taste, meaning mushy nor harsh. The ride is more responsive the faster you run. It's a light shoe that punches far above it's weight. While my longest run with them is only 16 km, my feet have felt perfectly fine during and after the run. The 10 mm drop doesn't bother me either since I'm coming back from an injury. As much as dislike gimmicky claims, the Continental outsole is amazing. Grip is incredibly on both dry and wet asphalt, and wear is practically unnoticeable after ~200 km. My only complaints are that the upper is not supportive enough and that it's far too permeable to the rain that has been ever present in the Rhine Valley since November Heel retention could also be better. I'm only being picky here though!

Anonymous runner · Feb 10, 2018

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 7

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

Fast, bouncy ride with enough cushion

5/5

Overall

Transition is smooth. Forefoot cushioning is sufficient. The shoe fits well and has nothing it doesn't need. Best shoe on the market right now for the fit runner.

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

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

adidas boston 6

4/5

Overall

Good fit if anything a little snug. True to size to perhaps a 1/2 smaller. Very nice and responsive springy ride. Even better under pace. If you have good biomechanics and neutral gate the responsiveness is impressive and almost eggs you to pick up the pace. Comfortable to train in or race. Very durable rubber outsole.

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Hitogami 2

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

adidas Boston Boost 6

5/5

Overall

Good shoe overall. Very durable, I've been getting 600 miles+ out of each pair and they feel great every mile. They can handle pretty much every kind of run I would throw at them (long, recovery, intervals, etc).

rnr_ · Feb 7, 2018

60 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3