adidas Adizero Boston 13 Core Black Cloud White Grey Five

The mesh stays black, the three stripes turn light blue. The sole keeps a cream tone.

• Type: running shoe
• Brand: adidas
• Colour: black and blue
• Material: mesh
• Sole: Lightstrike Pro
• Use: road running
• Gender: men

Boston holds the fast-training slot in the Adizero range, between the everyday session shoe and the racing model. It carries stiff fibreglass rods that spring the stride back without the price or the fragility of a carbon plate. The drop stays moderate and suits runners who land midfoot.

The mesh construction gives the shoe its hold. Wipe the black mesh with a damp cloth, and keep the midsole out of the water, because it soaks it up. The name comes from the Boston marathon, a race the German brand has followed for a long time.