Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Adidas Adizero Boston 13

Product Judgment

9.5

Elite

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$200$402$368$301$268

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 10Stability: 6Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 10Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Exceptional energy return
Plush, comfortable ride
Lightweight for category
Reduced heel stability
Limited durability
Narrow fit, low breathability

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight200 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Top-tier marathon racing shoe with plush ride, elite energy return, and some stability trade-offs.

Where to Buy

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$160$204$187$153$136

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Excellent energy return
Stable at fast paces
Durable outsole
Snug toebox
Stiff ride
Not ideal for heel strikers

Specs

Best for3:45–5:15 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight254 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

A dynamic, stable speed trainer excelling at tempo runs but less suited for wide feet or slow paces.