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Adizero Boston 13vsGuide 19
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Guide 19 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
