Adidas Duramo SL 2 vs Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3
On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo SL 2, the Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3 is Ride +1.
 AdidasDuramo SL 2 |  Red TapePegasus / Flow+ 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.00 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | – | ₹1,084 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | – | 280 g |
| Heel stack | – | – |
| Forefoot stack | – | – |
| Drop | – | – |
| Foam | Lightmotion | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | standard | wide |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | 60–85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalking | Long runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Softer, 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 shoe | Durable, responsive TPU midsole · Normal upper with improved lockdown (the Flow+ has a sock-like upper) · Runner's-knot eyelet added |
| Cons | Low drop loads ankles and calves · Not for wide feet · Not for overpronation · India-made version has a different design | – |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you have wide feet, overpronate, or have plantar fasciitis or Achilles problems. | – |
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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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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