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Adizero Boston 13vsSupernova Rise 3
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $20 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 9.2/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.5 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
