Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsGhost Max 3
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Ghost Max 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. Both are priced at $160. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Ghost Max 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Ghost Max 3 — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 10.8 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
