Action Athleo Turbo-501 vs Decathlon Kiprun JogFlow 190.1
On paper, compared with the Action Athleo Turbo-501, the Decathlon Kiprun JogFlow 190.1 is 70 g lighter, ₹1,500 pricier, Ride −1.
 ActionAthleo Turbo-501 |  DecathlonKiprun JogFlow 190.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8 | 6 |
| Ride | 7 | 6 |
| Design & Comfort | 7 | 6 |
| Value | 9 | 7 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹1,022 | ₹2,499 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 300 g | 230 g |
| Heel stack | – | 25 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 20 mm |
| Drop | – | 5 mm |
| Foam | – | Injected EVA |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | standard | standard |
| Sizing | go up half | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | Up to about 85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginners | Easy runsBeginners |
| Pros | Soft and responsive · Stable · Durable | Nicely soft injected EVA midsole · Light, about 230 g in UK 8 · Wide, stable forefoot · Good heel padding, no heel slip · Decathlon 6-month exchange policy |
| Cons | Heavy · Narrow forefoot | No energy return, softness fades after 10 to 12 km · Low 4 mm drop loads calves and ankles · Gets warm after about 12 km · Not a stability shoe, not for fast running |
| Avoid if | You want a light shoe or have wide feet. | You want to run at 4 to 5 min/km or you overpronate. |
My verdicts
Action
Athleo Turbo-501
The only shoe here with a truly balanced midsole: soft yet responsive, stable and durable.
Avoid if: You want a light shoe or have wide feet.
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Kiprun JogFlow 190.1
For a beginner running slowly at 7 to 10 min/km and building up to a half marathon, this is a soft, stable shoe worth considering. I rate it 6 at the ₹2,500 I paid, and 7 if you get it for ₹2,000.
Avoid if: You want to run at 4 to 5 min/km or you overpronate.
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