Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs Adidas Ultraboost 5X

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.

Adidas Ultraboost 5X
AdidasUltraboost 5X

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$164$150$123$109

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive ride
Excellent outsole durability
Comfortable knit upper
Clunky heel flare
Warm upper

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight273 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A lively, premium daily trainer with standout durability and a responsive ride for heel strikers.