Nike Zoom Fly 6 vs adidas Adizero Boston 13

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Nike Zoom Fly 6
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Our Verdict

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))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.7
7.2

Heel Stack Height 
 

42.5 mm
35.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.8 mm
29.1 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.5
8.0

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.6
6.7

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.5
6.3

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

247.1 g (8.71 oz)
252.2 g (8.90 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Stack Height Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

42.5 mm
35.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.8 mm
29.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.7 mm
6.8 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 3D Model Full Shoe
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

84 mm (3.3")
83 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

69 mm (2.7")
62 mm (2.4")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

112 mm (4.4")
122 mm (4.8")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.98
2.31

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.41
4.19

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 3D Model Internal
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
97 mm (3.8")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.0
8.9

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Forefoot Width Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.105")
3.1 mm (0.122")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.5 mm (0.059")
-2.6 mm (-0.104")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.8
8.1

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Forefoot Height Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.104")
-2.4 mm (-0.095")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

5.5
7.5

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Arch Fit Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-6.4 mm (-0.250")
-4.0 mm (-0.156")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Toe Clearance Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Other Features Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Rods
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.6
6.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Heel Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

72.8%
75.1%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.5
8.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Forefoot Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

78.2%
80.8%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.3
5.9

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Heel Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Heel Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.50 J
2.76 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.99 J
7.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.93 J
13.09 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.2
6.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Forefoot Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.41 J
4.14 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.70 J
7.08 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.45 J
10.17 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
6.8

Heel Firmness  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Heel Firmness
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

51.7 N/mm
65.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

125.1 N/mm
133.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

266.8 N/mm
299.2 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.2
8.7

Forefoot Firmness  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Forefoot Firmness
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

110.8 N/mm
120.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

221.1 N/mm
257.3 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

432.4 N/mm
541.9 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.6
5.9

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Nike Zoom Fly 6 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.10 J
6.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.03 J
6.30 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.99 J
6.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.95 J
6.12 J

Nike Zoom Fly 6

adidas Adizero Boston 13

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