Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 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.

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$175$249$228$187$166

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Snappy, efficient ride
Improved upper breathability
Enhanced outsole durability
Firmer than some prefer
Slightly heavier than v4

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight237 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Versatile, fast trainer with a snappy ride and improved comfort; excels at tempo and speedwork.

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