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Adizero Boston 13vsMagmax Nitro 2
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $20 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
