Adidas Duramo Speed vs ASICS Hyper Speed 5
On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo Speed, the ASICS Hyper Speed 5 is ₹700 pricier, Ride −1.5.
My take
Track 100–1600 m: Hyper Speed 5 (light, low stack). Track plus races up to 10 km: Duramo Speed.
 AdidasDuramo Speed |  ASICSHyper Speed 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 6.67 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Value | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹2,924 | ₹3,669 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Tempo |
| Weight | 263 g | – |
| Heel stack | 29 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 23 mm | – |
| Drop | 6 mm | – |
| Foam | – | Flytefoam |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | narrow |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–90 kg | Lighter runners (under about 75 kg) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace dayWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | TempoRace day |
| Pros | Durable · Responsive · Wider forefoot | Very snappy for track workouts · Foam enough for 10 km and impact-protective · Slightly softer than the previous version · Works for races up to 5 km · Excellent value at ₹4,000 |
| Cons | Feels firm for the first 100 km | Not as bouncy or energetic as he hoped · Very narrow, no wide version · No stability · Outsole may wear fast on roads, traction drops after about 100 km · Not a daily trainer |
| Avoid if | You want a soft ride straight out of the box. It feels firm for the first 100 km. | Avoid it if you want a daily trainer, run slowly, are a heavy runner or a beginner, have wide feet or have ankle pain. |
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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Hyper Speed 5
At around ₹4,000, the Hyper Speed 5 is one of the best track workout shoes on the market right now and fully delivers on its purpose. My only disappointment is that it is not more bouncy or energetic.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a daily trainer, run slowly, are a heavy runner or a beginner, have wide feet or have ankle pain.
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