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Adizero Boston 13vsSC Trainer v3
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the SC Trainer v3 comes in at $180 — a $20 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the SC Trainer v3 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.8 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 | 41 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
