The Adidas Boston 13 is a blue-collar, workman-like marathon training companion. Like previous versions, its midsole features a top layer of Lightstrike Pro—similar to what’s found in the Adios Pro 3 and EVO SL—and a bottom layer of Lightstrike 2.0 for added stability. This dual-layer midsole construction is also seen in the popular Hoka Mach X2 and Saucony Endorphin Trainer; but unlike those beasts, the Boston 13 comes with a lower stack, less bounce, and less prominent rocker geometry. Compared to its predecessor, the Boston 13 also features a much better-fitting upper, more padding in the heel and tongue, and a slightly softer-tuned Lightstrike 2.0 foam that helps cut down on the 30-50 mile break-in period. These updates make Adidas’ flagship tempo/daily trainer more accessible to a wider range of runners and paces, cementing it as a dependable choice in any no-nonsense shoe rotation.

Category

Speed Training

Release Date

May 2025

Plated?

Yes

Type of Plate

Carbon fiber rods

Foam

Lightstrike 2.0, Lightstrike Pro

Foam Compound

EVA, Supercritical TPEE

Ride

Smooth, Responsive, Stable

Heel Stack (mm)

35.0

Forefoot Stack (mm)

28.5

Drop (mm)

7

Weight (mens size 9)

9.0

Support

Neutral

Fit

True to size