Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsCloudmonster 3
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $30 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
