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adidas Adizero Evo SL
adidas Adizero Boston 13
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Weight
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Evo SL
adidas Adizero Boston 13
The adidas Adizero Boston 13 and adidas Adizero Evo SL may sit side by side in the Adizero lineup, but they occupy very different spaces. The Evo SL is an uptempo trainer that's unplated (apart from a partial plastic shank), making it a playful option for steady miles. Its midsole is full Lightstrike Pro, giving it a soft, cushioned, and energetic feel underfoot—perfect for runners who want a forgiving, bouncy ride that's smooth and fun. In contrast, the Boston 13 is a super trainer that brings a firmer, more controlled experience to the table. Its dual-density midsole combines Lightstrike Pro with a stabilizing Lightstrike carrier foam. The full-length ENERGYRODS on the Boston add noticeable stiffness and snap, giving it the kind of firm, quick turnover that suits structured speed sessions or marathon-pace efforts for runners who like a classic responsive feel that's also very stable.
Variants
- Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Core Black/Cloud White/Core Black - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Core Black/Iron Metallic/Core Black - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Lucid Blue/Silver Metallic/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Lucid Lemon/Core Black/Matte Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Orbit Grey/Zero Metallic/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Silver Metallic/Iron Metallic/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Wonder White/Cyber Metallic/Warm Vanilla - (Women - US 7))
- 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
7.7
7.2
Plate
Plastic Shank
Carbon Fiber Rods
Weight
7.5
6.3
Heel Energy Return
8.1
6.7
Heel Stack Height
36.9 mm
35.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.2 mm
29.1 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
8.4
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.5
6.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.9 mm
35.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.2 mm
29.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
6.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
64 mm (2.5")
62 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
122 mm (4.8")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.27
2.31
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.77
4.19
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
276 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
97 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic Shank
Carbon Fiber Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.1
6.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
81.4%
75.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.4
8.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.3%
80.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.0
5.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.46 J
2.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.03 J
7.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.07 J
13.09 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.1
6.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.16 J
4.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.87 J
7.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.68 J
10.17 J
Heel Firmness
5.0
6.8
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
47.8 N/mm
65.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
98.2 N/mm
133.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
234.4 N/mm
299.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.0
8.7
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
96.4 N/mm
120.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
209.8 N/mm
257.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
459.6 N/mm
541.9 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
5.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.31 J
6.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.17 J
6.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.07 J
6.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.99 J
6.12 J
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