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Adizero Boston 13vsGel Cumulus 28
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $15 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.1 oz for the Gel Cumulus 28. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 9.2/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.1 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
