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Adizero Boston 13vsHyperion Max 3
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Hyperion Max 3 is a long run shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Hyperion Max 3 comes in at $200 — a $40 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Hyperion Max 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Hyperion Max 3 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.9 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
