Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsNeo Zen
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Neo Zen is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Neo Zen comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Adizero Boston 13. In our ratings, the Neo Zen edges out the Adizero Boston 13 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10 | 9.2 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
