Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsMetaspeed Ray
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Metaspeed Ray comes in at $300 — a $140 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Adizero Boston 13. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Metaspeed Ray — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $300 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 4.6 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 | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
