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Adidas Duramo Speed vs Cult Quasar

On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo Speed, the Cult Quasar is Ride −1.

Adidas Duramo SpeedAdidasDuramo SpeedCult QuasarCultQuasar
Scores
Overall9.007.50
Ride8.57.5
Design & Comfort9.08.5
Value9.56.5
Price
Price₹2,485₹2,319
Specs
CategoryBudgetBudget
Weight263 g260 g
Heel stack29 mm–
Forefoot stack23 mm–
Drop6 mm–
Foam––
Plate––
Fit
Supportneutralneutral
Fitwidenarrow
Sizingtrue to sizetrue to size
Recommended runner weight60–90 kg60–85 kg
Best for
Best forTempoRace dayWalkingRunners 90 kg+Easy runsBeginnersWalking
ProsDurable · Responsive · Wider forefootSoft and stable · Breathable · Covers all the basics
ConsFeels firm for the first 100 kmLess durable overall · Not for wide feet
Avoid ifYou want a soft ride straight out of the box. It feels firm for the first 100 km.You want a shoe that lasts many kilometres, or you have wide feet.

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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Cult

Quasar

A soft, well-designed beginner shoe that covers all the basics. Only durability holds it back.

Avoid if: You want a shoe that lasts many kilometres, or you have wide feet.

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