Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsSC Elite v5
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $105 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Adizero Boston 13. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Bad |
