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Adizero Boston 13vsWave Rider 29
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Wave Rider 29 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
