Adidas dropped the Adizero Boston 13, the latest addition to the brand’s speed-focused running collection, providing consistent speed for fast workouts and tempo runs. The shoe is the “perfect training accompaniment to those who race in the Adizero Adios Pro 4,” said Adidas in a media release.

First introduced in 1980, the Boston is in its 13th iteration. Alongside its Energyrods 2.0 and engineered mesh upper, key tech and design updates to the shoe include:

  • 13.8 percent more Lightstrike Pro foam for a softer midsole;
  • tuned with a padded tongue and collar on top of the foot for added comfort;
  • New for Adizero Boston models and first seen in the marathon racer Adizero Adios Pro 4, the LightTraxion patterned outsole reduces weight without sacrificing grip due to its strategic placement.

Charlotte Heidmann, global category director for Running Footwear at Adidas, said, “When creating the new Boston 13 model, we wanted to build the ultimate fast trainer. We gathered athlete and consumer feedback from the Boston 12, which revealed that they wanted more comfort from the shoe, taking it back to the USP of the original Boston. The design and development of the new model was informed by these insights, with improvements made to the cushioning in the midsole and upper to provide a softer feeling for runners moving at speed.”

Shown over the weekend, before today’s 129th Boston Marathon, the Adizero Boston 13 launched as an EQT edition as part of a wider collection of apparel and accessories. All pieces come in retro teal, white and black, “inspired by the shades and designs of vintage Adidas Equipment pieces from the brand’s archive, as seen on Boston Marathon staff uniforms worn in 1991,” said Adidas.

The Adizero Boston EQT pack includes the Adizero Archive Running Singlet for men and women, the Adizero Archive Running Gel Shorts for women, the Adizero Archive Running Short Leggings for men, and Adizero Archive Running Jacket rounding out the collection.

The Adizero Boston 13 EQT will come in an FTWR White and Pure Teal colorway. The Adizero Boston 13 will come in a Semi Flash Aqua, Flash Aqua and Lucid Lemon colorway. The Adizero Boston EQT footwear and apparel pack will be available May 5 in-store, on adidas.com and via the adidas flagship app, with additional colorways of the Adizero Boston 13 available from June 4.

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