Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs On Cloudflow 5

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.

On Cloudflow 5
OnCloudflow 5

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.3

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$180$139$128$104$93

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 5Long: 4Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Stable at speed
Durable upper
Secure fit
Low energy return
Heavy for tempo shoe
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack32.8 mm heel / 28.7 mm forefoot
Weight271 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Firm, stable tempo trainer with aggressive rocker; limited energy return and heavy for its class.

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