Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsMetaspeed Sky Tokyo
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is a race shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo comes in at $270 — a $110 difference. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 5.7 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Adizero Boston 13. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $270 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 5.7 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 |
