Our Thoughts on the Adidas Boston 13 After 100 Miles

The Adidas Boston 13 is a versatile, workhorse-style daily trainer. Here at Supwell we have loved it for its ability to handle speed workouts and long runs and we have quickly gotten it up to 100 miles. Below, we break down five reasons why the Boston 13 has become a hobby jogger favorite—and let you know how it’s held up after 100 miles of use.

Speed Training

Adidas Boston 13

Marathon training shoe designed for speed and comfort over long distances

Price

$160

Plated?

Yes

Foam

EVA, Supercritical TPEE

Weight (oz)

9.0

Drop (mm)

7

Support

Neutral

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What we've enjoyed about the Adidas Boston 13:

The Versatility

The Boston 13 can handle just about anything—daily runs, afternoon doubles, and 20-mile long runs. It’s not the most bouncy, stacked, or exciting shoe out there—in fact, it feels very normal and lower to the ground than many shoes currently on the market—but that’s part of the appeal. It’s extremely easy to run in, whether you’re landing on your forefoot or heel. If you’re looking for one fun, fast, aggressive, and capable trainer to cover workouts, long runs, and even track days, the Adidas Boston 13 offers serious bang for your buck. It performs well on roads, tracks, and wet pavement, and it works whether you're going short and fast or long and slow.

The Ride

The ride is refreshingly simple. The Boston 13 isn’t highly rockered or overly soft and squishy. There’s no dramatic or unnatural bounce. Instead, it delivers a grounded, natural-feeling ride—much more planted than most of the high-stack shoes currently on the market.

The Comfort

The upper is a clear improvement over the previous version. It’s more comfortable, easier to lace up, and offers a secure fit without any fuss.

The Performance

You get a lot of performance without extreme specialization. It’s not the softest, fastest, or most energetic shoe—but it’s incredibly capable. It handles long runs and high-end speed sessions equally well. It’s rare to find a shoe that’s nimble enough for faster intervals but still protective enough to go the distance. The Boston 13 helps build strength and improve mechanics by encouraging efficient running without relying on crazy tech (like you'll find in the Adidas Prime X 3.0 Strung) or aggressive geometry.

Traction and Durability

As expected from Adidas, the grip is excellent. The Boston 13 uses Continental rubber in high-contact areas, providing confidence on wet pavement and slick surfaces. After 100 miles, the outsole shows minimal wear, and the Boston line has a strong reputation for durability in both its foams and outsoles.

Some things to know about the Boston 13:

Lack of Speed Assistance

The Boston 13 isn’t a "fast" shoe in the sense that it doesn’t provide much built-in speed assistance like your favorite carbon-plated racer. You’ll have to do more of the work to hit top-end paces. It’s also not ideal for recovery runs—it feels better when you’re picking up the pace.

Summary

While it’s not the most exciting or flashy shoe, the Boston 13 is a solid, durable, blue-collar workhorse that just feels normal in the best way. If you don’t want to burn through your race-day shoe for workouts and long runs, the Boston 13 is a dependable and capable alternative.

For Yowana's full 100-mile review, check out the YouTube video below:

For more 100 mile reviews of some of our favorite shoes, check out these:

• One of the most popular lightweight daily trainers of 2025: Adidas EVO SL
• A hobby jogger favorite daily trainer: Salomon Aero Glide 3
• One of the most surprising shoes for us at Supwell this year: Nike Vomero 18
• One of the most under-rated shoes of 2025: Mizuno Neo Vista 2

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