Adizero Boston 13
A road trainer with glass-fiber Energyrods for tempo sessions and faster training.
Sale US price · 2026-09-23. Before tax and shipping. adidas US showed a $112 sale price and $160 original price for Core Black / Cloud White / Grey Five (JS4938), checked September 23, 2026. Sizes and colorway prices vary.
The shoe at a glance.
The Adizero Boston 13 uses glass-fiber Energyrods in a balanced road trainer geared toward tempo sessions and faster training. It can also cover everyday mileage, giving runners a way to keep one familiar shoe across regular runs and quicker work. The main limitation is the tapered toe box, which can restrict spreading as runs get longer. Regular fit is verified and sizing guidance recommends a half-size increase, but checking toe shape remains important because more length does not necessarily provide the width you need.
Pros and cons
Our summary of published testing and reviewer impressions. Checked 2026-10-03.
Pros
- A lighter build suits sustained quicker efforts.
- The outsole combines strong traction with durability.
- The redesigned heel improves foot hold.
Cons
- A narrow heel limits underfoot stability.
- The pointed toe box restricts toe spread.
A closer look
Where it fits in your running
Recorded uses: everyday runs, faster training. Designed for road running.
Cushioning and ride
Published testing favors tempo work and midfoot landings. Secure heel hold describes the upper; it does not make the narrow platform beneath it equally supportive.
Our editorial ride category: balanced.
Fit and sizing
The selected adidas page recommends sizing up half a size.
Recorded widths: standard.
Regular fit verified on official exact-model adidas regional product pages; no wider option verified.
The linked product range is not verified. Widths and price may vary between men’s, women’s and unisex versions. An offered width does not guarantee personal fit.
Before you choose
The independent review found the tapered toebox can restrict toe spread on longer runs.
Kyle Runs video review
Manufacturer specifications
Specifications from the brand’s product information.
- Listed weight
- Not verified
- Heel-to-toe drop
- Not verified
- Heel stack height
- Not verified
- Plate
- Other performance plate / rods
- Support
- Neutral
- Recorded product range
- Not verified
- Widths offered
- Standard
Source: adidas product page . Listed weights may refer to different reference sizes.
Follow the evidence.
Information checked 2026-09-23. Ride and fit descriptions use brand information and published reviews where available; matching categories are our editorial interpretation.
- adidas product details Official identity, intended use and listed specifications. The linked market may differ from the US.
- US price and buying options adidas US showed a $112 sale price and $160 original price for Core Black / Cloud White / Grey Five (JS4938), checked September 23, 2026. Sizes and colorway prices vary.
Official regional pages vary substantially in listed weight/drop/stack by product code, so brand dimensions omitted. Glass fiber rods verified at source .
Know what sits behind the advice.
Product information and editorial guidance help you compare. Catalog details checked 2026-09-23.
From the manufacturer
Identity, intended use, offered widths, and listed specifications. We label these as brand figures; reference sizes can differ.
Read adidas’s specificationsFit and ride notes
Brand information and published reviews inform the descriptions of comfort, fit, and ride. Use these notes to choose pairs to try; your experience can differ.
Our matching categories
Ride labels and recommendation rules are editorial interpretations of the recorded sources. They describe catalog matches and cannot guarantee personal fit.
How the finder choosesA missing specification means “not verified,” not zero. Price and availability need a fresh check at the retailer.