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Adidas Duramo Speed vs Red Tape Comfort Walk

On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo Speed, the Red Tape Comfort Walk is ₹1,300 cheaper, Ride −1.5.

Adidas Duramo SpeedAdidasDuramo SpeedRed Tape Comfort WalkRed TapeComfort Walk
Scores
Overall9.007.33
Ride8.57.0
Design & Comfort9.07.0
Value9.58.0
Price
Price₹2,485₹1,200
Specs
CategoryBudgetBudget
Weight263 g–
Heel stack29 mm–
Forefoot stack23 mm–
Drop6 mm–
Foam–ETPU
Plate––
Fit
Supportneutralneutral
Fitwidenarrow
Sizingtrue to sizetrue to size
Recommended runner weight60–90 kgUp to 90 kg
Best for
Best forTempoRace dayWalkingRunners 90 kg+Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalking
ProsDurable · Responsive · Wider forefootDense, bouncy ETPU foam with energy return · Feels premium, not like a budget shoe · More forefoot foam than most budget shoes · Thick, highly durable upper with full-length side protector · Good tongue and good-quality laces · True to size for UK 8 · Works for running, indoor sports, gym and casual wear · Excellent value at about ₹1,200
ConsFeels firm for the first 100 kmNo room at the sides of the forefoot, rubbing and blisters on wide feet · No half sizes · Outsole rubber wears, especially at the heel · Insole not up to Red Tape's usual standard · No heel counter · Plastic midsole piece adds 20 to 30 g
Avoid ifYou want a soft ride straight out of the box. It feels firm for the first 100 km.Avoid your usual size if you have wide feet, because the narrow forefoot causes rubbing and blisters; go one size up instead.

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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Red Tape

Comfort Walk

For about ₹1,200 this is one of the best shoes I have found for beginner running, indoor sports, gym and casual wear, with a foam I really liked. Just check the forefoot width and expect the outsole to wear.

Avoid if: Avoid your usual size if you have wide feet, because the narrow forefoot causes rubbing and blisters; go one size up instead.

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