Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsMetaspeed Edge Tokyo
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a race shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo comes in at $270 — a $110 difference. The Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Adizero Boston 13. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $270 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
