Adidas Duramo Speed vs Adidas Duramo Speed 2
On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo Speed, the Adidas Duramo Speed 2 is 5 g lighter, 2.1 mm more drop, 4 mm more heel stack, Ride −1.
 AdidasDuramo Speed |  AdidasDuramo Speed 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.17 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹2,485 | – |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 263 g | 258 g |
| Heel stack | 29 mm | 33 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 23 mm | 24.9 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Foam | – | Lightstrike |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | standard |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace dayWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Long runsBeginnersWalking |
| Pros | Durable · Responsive · Wider forefoot | Lightstrike foam is soft from the first 10 km · Slightly energetic ride · Light and versatile, from beginners to marathon training · More durable two-layer upper · New outsole pattern gives extra traction · Eye-catching design, also good for walking and casual wear |
| Cons | Feels firm for the first 100 km | Lower toe box with less room to splay than the first version · Slight rubbing in the toe box · Less breathable than the first version · Not for wide feet or runners with pronation or ankle issues |
| Avoid if | You want a soft ride straight out of the box. It feels firm for the first 100 km. | Avoid it if you have wide feet, pronation or ankle stability issues, plantar fasciitis or Achilles problems. |
My verdicts
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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Duramo Speed 2
If you want an Evo SL-like shoe under ₹5,000, this is your only option. It is an amazing, versatile trainer for beginners to marathoners, and if you find it under ₹5,000, buy it.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have wide feet, pronation or ankle stability issues, plantar fasciitis or Achilles problems.
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