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adidas Adizero Boston 12
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Weight
265.3 g (9.36 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
Plate
Fiberglass Rods
Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Boston 12
adidas Adizero Boston 13
The adidas Adizero Boston 13 and adidas Adizero Boston 12 are close siblings, but the 13 refines the formula in ways that make it more approachable and enjoyable for a broader range of runners. Both share the same fundamental super trainer DNA (a dual-density midsole with Lightstrike Pro on top and a stabilizing Lightstrike carrier underneath, combined with the ENERGYRODS), but the Boston 13 brings notable updates that smooth out the ride. The combination of improved energy return and a more accommodating fit makes the Boston 13 feel less harsh and more fun to run in, especially when you're holding marathon pace. That said, the Boston 12 is a better option for those who have narrower feet or put ground feel at the top of their priority list.
Variants
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/White/Carbon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/Zero Metallic/Spark - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/Zero Metallic/Spark - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Blue Spark/Zero Metallic/Cobalt Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Cloud White/Aurora Met./Solar Red - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Cobalt Blue/Zero Metallic/Lucid Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Core Black/Cloud White/Carbon - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Dash Grey/Lucid Red/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Preloved Ink/Zero Metallic/Aurora Ink - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Sandy Pink/Aurora Met./Solar Red - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Silver Violet/Cloud White/Silver Daw - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 12 (White/Dark Blue/Pure Ruby - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Black/Cloud White/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Chalk White/Gold Metallic/Orange Tint - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Black/Lucid Red - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Matte Silver/Dash Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Pure Teal/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Pure Teal/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Core Black/Cloud White/Grey Five - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Flash Aqua/Cloud White/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Halo Silver/Silver Metallic/Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Lucid Blue/Lime Burst/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Lucid Lemon/Black/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Semi Flash Aqua/Zero Metalic/Lucid Lemon - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (White/Matte Silver/Dash Grey - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.8
7.2
Heel Energy Return
4.2
6.7
Forefoot Energy Return
7.2
8.0
Weight
5.8
6.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.8
6.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
265.3 g (9.36 oz)
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.6 mm
35.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
28.9 mm
29.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
6.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
83 mm (3.2")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
68 mm (2.7")
62 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
122 mm (4.8")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.26
2.31
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.94
4.19
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
272 mm (10.7")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
97 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Fiberglass Rods
Carbon Fiber Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
4.2
6.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
70.8%
75.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.2
8.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
76.8%
80.8%
Heel Cushioning
6.1
5.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.70 J
2.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.81 J
7.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
13.87 J
13.09 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.7
6.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.95 J
4.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.26 J
7.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.02 J
10.17 J
Heel Firmness
6.4
6.8
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
64.5 N/mm
65.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
123.6 N/mm
133.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
257.1 N/mm
299.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.2
8.7
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
113.4 N/mm
120.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
217.7 N/mm
257.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
427.8 N/mm
541.9 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.12 J
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