adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.7 Overall Grade
35 reviews
Trainer Neutral

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Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the adidas adiZero Boston 4.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Shoe Comparison

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adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost
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adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz. (men's), 7.4 oz. (women's)
9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
26mm.
37mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
16mm.
31mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
6 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
2016
Q2 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$120
$160
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.7
8.4
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.3
8.2
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
8.6
8.2
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.2
8.2
8.7
8.1
Appearance
8.7
8.7
8.2
7.8
Value
7.8
7.9
8.5
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • Snug

    80 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    4.0

    The best part of the boost is it's sleek design and form fitting toe box. Even for a semi-wide foot the upper stretches just enough to give it more room and still be a snug fit.

  • adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    5.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    3.0
    Value
    9.0

    Got my running form track. It really pushes me to keep a good posture and they're super fast. Versatile as well. Asphalt, good for easy trails and not too technical courses, track.

  • Boston rocks

    55 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    I have been running in the Boston's for a very long time (10 years?). It has a smooth roll from mid-foot to toe off and is light and fast. A durable shoe that is just pure power!

  • Good for narrow feet

    5 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    7.0

    My feet is wide so need to size up which is undesirable

  • Great lightweight trainer/ long racer

    30 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    The Adidas Boost Boston is fairly lightweight with very comfortable soft cushioning. The energy return is excellent and is versatile enough for tempo runs, track workouts and longer races. My only complain is the heel drop is pretty high (12mm) so sometimes the heel feels like it drags at slower speeds. The traction is good in various conditions.

  • Light quick and durable

    70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    6.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    The Boston Boost is a great everyday trainer for someone looking for a lightweight shoe. The Boost allows for the shoe to be soft but also responsive. I found that it held up for over 500 miles for me and still felt good. It was a shoe that could be used for everyday training but also for faster running as well with the weight and responsiveness holding up very well with the demands of faster running.

  • Awesome Shoe

    75 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    10.0

    Great structure, but I was used to super cushioned Hoka's so I injured my ankle after a month and a half with them. Probably shouldn't be used for lots of mileage, but great for tempos/faster stuff.

  • Quality choice

    50 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    9.0

    Picked up the shoe as a lightweight trainer to be used for anything from easy and long runs as well sa some workouts. Boost foam holds up well and outsole seems pretty durable. Current pair has about 650km/400mi on them and outsole is showing a bit of wear but still holding up. Shoe is comfortable and cushioned enough but feels light enough for anything from slow to fast. Also relatively good price point and can often be found on sale.

  • Narrow, fast, light, simple

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    6.0

    Narrow, fast, light, simple. Love the shoes. Last forever.

  • adidas Adizero Boston 5 Boost Review

    45 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

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