Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsClifton 10
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Clifton 10 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Clifton 10 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.8 oz for the Clifton 10. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Clifton 10 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.8 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
