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Adizero Boston 13vsGlideride Max 2
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Glideride Max 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Glideride Max 2 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.2 oz for the Glideride Max 2. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Glideride Max 2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.2 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
