Action Athleo Turbo-501 vs Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3
On paper, compared with the Action Athleo Turbo-501, the Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3 is 20 g lighter, Ride +2.
ActionAthleo Turbo-501 | Red TapePegasus / Flow+ 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 10.00 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹1,022 | ₹1,084 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 300 g | 280 g |
| Heel stack | – | – |
| Forefoot stack | – | – |
| Drop | – | – |
| Foam | – | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | go up half | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–85 kg | 60–85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginners | Long runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Soft and responsive · Stable · Durable | Durable, responsive TPU midsole · Normal upper with improved lockdown (the Flow+ has a sock-like upper) · Runner's-knot eyelet added |
| Cons | Heavy · Narrow forefoot | – |
| Avoid if | You want a light shoe or have wide feet. It also runs slightly small. | – |
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. It also runs slightly small.
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Pegasus / Flow+ 3
The perfect half-marathon shoe: an improved Flow+ with a normal upper, better lockdown and a runner's-knot eyelet.
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