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Adizero Boston 13

ADIDAS Adizero Boston 13

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TL;DR: Tempo/speed workhorse, versatile, but causes arch pain for some.

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Sentiment score75% positive
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Last updated: Jul 2, 2026

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Reddit Icon1inchforlife
2 months ago

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

Reddit Icon2_zero_2
11 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
4 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
8 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
7 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
6 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.

7 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.

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