ADIDAS Adizero Boston 13

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TL;DR: Versatile tempo shoe, stable, but firm and narrow.

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Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Reddit Icon1inchforlife
about 1 month ago

Fellow 100+kg runner, am happy with Boston 12/13, Prime X2 Strung, Superblast 2

Reddit Icon2_zero_2
10 months ago

Boston 12/13 or Evo SL. I haven’t tried the Evo SL, but based on what I’ve read and your wants I think it fits the bill. The Boston 12 is on sale now, the upper is God awful, but it’s an awesome shoe. I think the 13 is a little softer.

Reddit Icon430sv
3 months ago

Boston 13s are always on sale somewhere. ASOS have some listed at £98 so I’m just waiting for them to drop a 25 or 30% promo code

Reddit Icon6to8design
7 months ago

Check out my review where I compare the Boston 13 and Evo SL: [Here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1lt3vo5/thoughts_on_the_boston_13_as_a_long_run_shoe_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

Reddit Iconablebody_95
6 months ago

I rotate between 6-8 pairs, so I suggest getting at least two pairs. As far as what to suggest; running shoes are extremely personal. Everyone is different. I’ve been loving Adidas Adizero EVO SLs, ASICs Superblast 2s, Hoka Skyward X for those middle distance easy runs, Adidas Boston 13s for threshold work, Saucony Endorphin Speeds for threshold, and I also have a stable of race shoes (Nike Vaporflys, Alphaflys) for intervals and racing.

Reddit IconAcceptable_Canuck
4 months ago

I’d go Nimbus 27 + Boston 13. That’s what I’ve been using lately and really like both but im not quite as fast as you are. You can get both on sale now.

5 months ago

I don’t have any stability needs but I find the heel of the Boston 13 to be pretty unstable. If I was a heel striker it’d definitely be tough to wrangle.

Reddit IconAdorableLiterature17
3 months ago

I also bought a pair of Boston 13s heavily discounted with zero expectations that I’d even like them and I actually liked them right out of the box. After about 30 miles, they became a favorite go to and now at about 60 miles I’m absolutely loving them. They are pretty slick looking too.

Reddit Iconakaydude
11 months ago

Boston 13's. I like firmer shoes for speed/intervals so it fits the bill. They improved the upper from the 12 so it's now very comfortable on foot. A lot of people prefer the evo sl but I feel like that's probably better for racing/pbing opposed to trying to build the skill of running fast.

11 months ago

The Evo is much lighter, has all lightstrike pro (Adidas premium race foam) so it's super bouncy and offers more flexibility. I would opt to pick the Evo sl if I had to choose either for a race unless stability was a concern, which the boston 13 would trumph over.

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