adidas Adizero Boston 13 Reviews

Between 340 and 400 miles, mostly slow zone-two running while easing back from a long injury layoff. They found the cushioning unbelievably plush, like running on pillows, and still intact at that mileage, liked the light weight and the snappy toe-off from the rods, and said the outsole rubber held up well. The main downside is limited grip: they could feel it slip on crushed gravel and switched to cement. They recommend it as a neutral daily trainer.

Doesn't find the Boston 13 a daily trainer but it works well for tempo and subthreshold; they like the firmness and 450 miles in it still feels fine.

A heavier 96 kg heel-striker finds the Boston 13 an absolute beast capable of anything from a sub-20 5K to a 3:30 marathon, a spiritual successor to the Adios Pro 3.

After 600 km the Boston 13 is their new do-it-all shoe: nothing spectacular, but it never leaves them beat up.

After 500 km, a former Boston 12 fan finds the 13's upper much improved and easy to lock down. A fuss-free daily trainer that disappears on the foot, preferred to the Adizero SL; fans of the 12's rollover may need time to adjust.

Among the most versatile daily trainers, light and responsive, scoring 8.9/10. Outsole durability is excellent, but the forefoot mesh tore on both shoes by 400 km. Firm and snug, so not for wide feet.

A versatile workhorse that handles speed sessions, easy doubles and 20-milers. After 100 miles the Continental outsole shows minimal wear, and grip is excellent on wet pavement.