Nike Zoom Fly 6 vs adidas Adizero Boston 13

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Nike Zoom Fly 6
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Nike Zoom Fly 6

adidas Adizero Boston 13

The adidas Adizero Boston 13 and the Nike Zoom Fly 6 are both super trainers from two of the biggest names in the game. Despite its higher stack, the Zoom Fly 6 is actually a bit lighter, delivering a plusher, softer underfoot feel thanks to a ZoomX top layer over SR-02 foam and a full-length carbon plate. It excels in steady efforts where cushioning and smooth transitions take priority. The Boston 13, by contrast, brings a firmer, more grounded ride with ENERGYRODS and a dual-foam setup that's more energetic and snappy, especially during faster paces. It also offers a more accommodating fit for those with wider feet, particularly through the midfoot and forefoot. If you're after a firmer, snappy platform, turn to the adidas. But if plush cushioning and a higher stack are what you want for your workouts, the Nike has you covered with a more forgiving, softer ride that's still bouncy.

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Variants

  • Zoom Fly 6 (Black/Light Smoke Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (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))

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Design

Weight  

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Right Shoe Weight Photo  

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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

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Weight 
 

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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

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Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

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Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
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Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Locked
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Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

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Arch Fit Photo  

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
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Length Fit 
 

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Toe Clearance Photo  

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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Plate 
 

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Locked
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

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Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

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Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

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Heel Cushioning 
 

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Heel Cushioning Picture  

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

Lock J
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Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

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Heel Firmness 
 

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Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

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N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

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N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

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