Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs Nike Vomero Plus

Ride profile: high cushion , neutral stability .

• #5 long-run shoe. Hard to categorize — Kofuzi puts it here for long runs with some pace.

  In their words: "i do like it for longer runs" · "pick up the pace a little bit"

  — Kofuzi , source

• A solid, good-value super trainer with a firmer, denser ride; works well for faster efforts but feels less natural and versatile than the Speed 5.

  Ride:Firmer, flatter, blockier ride than the Speed 5 with a snappy feel from the energy rods between Lightstrike Pro and Lightstrike 2.0 layers; less energy return and less versatile at easy paces

  Fit:UK sizing comes up small — go half a size up for Adidas; upper is much more comfortable than Boston 12 with good toe-box clearance and a snug-but-secure midfoot hold

  In their words: "a snappier, more engaging ride" · "a bit more blocky by comparison" · "comfortable at easy paces"

  — The Run Testers , 37 mi tested , source

• Outstanding value at GBP 140 with excellent fit, grip, and durability — the desert-island pick over the Speed 5 for the reviewer.

  Ride:Firmer and denser than the Speed 5 with a cruiser feel from the wide forefoot; superb Continental + Lightstrike outsole grip and durability.

  Fit:Widest forefoot of the comparison set but narrowest heel — heel width is the one thing putting some runners off; otherwise dialled-in fit, especially for slightly narrow feet. About 15g heavier than the Speed 5.

  In their words: "the Boston's a cruiser" · "superb durability" · "a little bit firmer and denser"

  — EDDBUD , source

• A genuine improvement over the Boston 12 with a softer ride, better upper and tongue, and good value at £140, but it's a hard sell against Adidas's own Evo SL.

  Ride:Softer than the v12 due to 14% more Light Strike Pro; slightly less stable but improved ride. Stack height reduction from 37mm to 36mm is not really noticeable. Energy rods 2.0 work very well.

  Fit:Fits narrow; reviewer went up half a size. Upper, tongue, and heel comfort much improved over v12.

  In their words: "this version definitely feels softer" · "it fits narrow" · "definitely a little bit more unstable"

  — FORDY RUNS , 20 mi tested , source

Ride profile: high cushion , soft_plush feel , low energy return , neutral stability .

• His pick for best cushion shoe — a big slab of springy ZoomX-based foam that hasn't lost its bounce over 100+ miles of testing, protecting the legs on easy runs without feeling dead underfoot.

  In their words: "never loses that bounce" · "sink in nicely, but then you bounce right back"

  — The Run Testers , 100 mi tested , source

• The best marathon training shoe for everyday runners thanks to its versatility and comfortable ZoomX ride.

  In their words: "by far the best marathon training shoe" · "phenomenal outsole" · "can go from road to gravelly trails"

  — FORDY RUNS , source

• EDDBUD says the Vomero Plus SE offers a huge amount of cushion, carrying over heavily from the discontinued Nike Invincible Run, and is great value at the discounted price.

  In their words: "huge amount of cushion" · "borrows heavily from the previous version" · "can't lose under 100 quid"

  — EDDBUD , source

• Ben Parkes recommends this as a more readily available long-run shoe than his top pick, citing its ZoomX cushioning and available width options, despite its heavier weight.

  Ride:A generous helping of Nike's premium ZoomX foam to absorb impact on long efforts; on the heavier, chunkier side but still capable of getting up to pace.

  In their words: "really good chunk of Nike's premium" · "good for wider footed runners"

  — Ben Parkes , source