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Adidas Duramo SL 2 vs Adidas Duramo Speed

On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo SL 2, the Adidas Duramo Speed is Ride +1.5.

Adidas Duramo SL 2AdidasDuramo SL 2Adidas Duramo SpeedAdidasDuramo Speed
Scores
Overall7.009.00
Ride7.08.5
Design & Comfort7.09.0
Value7.09.5
Price
Price–₹2,485
Specs
CategoryBudgetBudget
Weight–263 g
Heel stack–29 mm
Forefoot stack–23 mm
Drop–6 mm
FoamLightmotion–
Plate––
Fit
Supportneutralneutral
Fitstandardwide
Sizing–true to size
Recommended runner weightUp to about 90 kg60–90 kg
Best for
Best forEasy runsBeginnersWalkingTempoRace dayWalkingRunners 90 kg+
ProsSofter, balanced foam than the first version · Very light, breathable racing-style upper · Removable OrthoLite insole · Highly durable Adiwear outsole · Eye-catching design and colourways · Also a durable walking shoeDurable · Responsive · Wider forefoot
ConsLow drop loads ankles and calves · Not for wide feet · Not for overpronation · India-made version has a different designFeels firm for the first 100 km
Avoid ifAvoid it if you have wide feet, overpronate, or have plantar fasciitis or Achilles problems.You want a soft ride straight out of the box. It feels firm for the first 100 km.

My verdicts

Adidas

Duramo SL 2

The Duramo SL 2 surprised me and is one of the budget shoes I liked most this year. Under ₹3,500 it is a great pick for beginners and also a durable walking shoe.

Avoid if: Avoid it if you have wide feet, overpronate, or have plantar fasciitis or Achilles problems.

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Adidas

Duramo Speed

Racing from 100 m to 5K and 10K: light, responsive and durable.

Avoid if: You want a soft ride straight out of the box. It feels firm for the first 100 km.

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