Nike zoom elite 9 vs Adidas Boston 6

I have only run a little in both. Nike is wider in the forefoot and has more forefoot cushioning.

I have the Boston 6. It has a low profile but is still pretty soft because of the Boost mid sole. I like to use it for quicker runners of under 7 min mile pace when I run on my treadmill. Ran 4 miles the other day in 27:52 and the shoes felt great on my feet.

I have both- Boston feels more responsive and faster. Elite 9 is great- super light and "disappears" but less pop.

I tend to really respond to Boost- not everyone does though

The Boost is soft yet does have that pop that you mention. Great shoe.

I have both and prefer the Boston by a wide margin. The Boston (and Adios) are such versatile and classic running shoes.

This is subjective and personal but the Boston are so much more comfortable for longer distances like a half marathon. I never think of what I'm wearing (good sign) when in my Bostons while in the Elite 9 I have experienced different kind of problems and fatigue with my feet.

I love the boston boost 5's. Im not sure how the 6 differs form it though. In my mind they are the best lightweight trainer on the market by a decent margin (granted, I haven't tried them all). The only thing the boost lacks is that soft comforting feel on your foot. Its not to say they are uncomfortable in any way, they just don't have that pillowy "walking on clouds" kind of feel if that makes sense. Its more of a bare bones "all about performance" feeling. Great shoe though and they are more durable than other similar trainers I've worn. The only people who may have issues with them are those with a wide foot. They are quite narrow.

Bourque wrote:

I have both and prefer the Boston by a wide margin. The Boston (and Adios) are such versatile and classic running shoes.

This is subjective and personal but the Boston are so much more comfortable for longer distances like a half marathon. I never think of what I'm wearing (good sign) when in my Bostons while in the Elite 9 I have experienced different kind of problems and fatigue with my feet.

Thanks for all the responses... Just fyi, In the unbiased run specialty opinion some early batches of BB6s were cut short and as a result felt narrow Nike has been more consistent and the Adios Boost 3 as being more true to size. I guess this all has to do with switching to a different factory for a different quarter...I'll try on BB6 but now leaning towards Elite, Adios, and maybe even dynaflyte

The more I have run in the elite 9 the more I've enjoyed them. Terific for speed work, racing, fast 10 milers etc. Great forefoot cushioning.

I ran a 6 km road race in the ZE9 this weekend (I´m old and need to protect my lower legs). I was surprised how soft they were. Really felt like a well cushioned trainer. They are also rather high in the arch.

I noticed the arches in my first two runs, but after that no problem.

I wore Nike for 20 years and Adidas for the past 2 years. The boost material is by far the best out there. Adios and Boston Boost are the best shoes on the market.....