Adidas Duramo Speed vs Adidas Questar 3
On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo Speed, the Adidas Questar 3 is 43 g heavier, 2.5 mm more drop, 4.5 mm more heel stack, ₹500 pricier, Ride −1.5.
 AdidasDuramo Speed |  AdidasQuestar 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.17 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹2,485 | ₹3,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 263 g | 306 g |
| Heel stack | 29 mm | 33.5 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 23 mm | 25 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Foam | – | Cloudfoam Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–90 kg | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace dayWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Durable · Responsive · Wider forefoot | Soft Cloudfoam Plus, softer than Galaxy 7, Ultrarun 5 and Runfalcon · Good impact protection, no harshness when running faster · Thin, breathable, premium-feeling upper · Plush tongue and soft heel padding · Laces he really likes · Slightly better wet traction than the Galaxy 7 · Works for casual and office wear |
| Cons | Feels firm for the first 100 km | No energy return · No heel counter or stability features · Still nervous on wet surfaces · Not for high mileage or fast running · Durability not suited to heavy use · Retail price too high |
| 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 ankle stability problems, run over 30 to 40 km a week, run faster than 5 min/km, or need a very durable shoe. |
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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Questar 3
The Questar 3 surprised me with its soft, protective ride and premium-feeling upper, a step up from the Galaxy 7. It suits beginners and heavier beginners running slowly up to 10 km, but only at ₹3,000 to ₹3,500, not at retail.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have ankle stability problems, run over 30 to 40 km a week, run faster than 5 min/km, or need a very durable shoe.
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