Adidas Duramo Speed vs US Polo Assn Sport RunPro
On paper, compared with the Adidas Duramo Speed, the US Polo Assn Sport RunPro is 13 g lighter, 1 mm less drop, 6 mm more heel stack, ₹4,000 pricier, Ride −3.5.
 AdidasDuramo Speed |  US Polo AssnSport RunPro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 5.33 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Value | 9.5 | 5.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹2,485 | ₹6,500 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 263 g | 250 g |
| Heel stack | 29 mm | 35 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 23 mm | 30 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 5 mm |
| Foam | – | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | go down half |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–90 kg | Under 80 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace dayWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsWalking |
| Pros | Durable · Responsive · Wider forefoot | Light, about 250 g in UK8 · Very breathable paper-thin jacquard mesh · Good heel lockdown from the lacing · Grippy on dry tarmac · Fashionable colourways |
| Cons | Feels firm for the first 100 km | Dead foam with no energy return · Brand's TPU claim is not true · Plastic 'plate' does nothing · Runs very large · No heel counter, ankle collapses inwards · No grip in wet conditions · Not worth ₹6,500 retail |
| Avoid if | You want a soft ride straight out of the box. It feels firm for the first 100 km. | Avoid it if you are a serious runner, run fast, weigh over 80 kg, or have flat feet, overpronation, Achilles pain or plantar fasciitis. |
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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Sport RunPro
The foam is dead and the plate is cheap plastic, so I would not recommend it to serious runners even at ₹3,000 to ₹4,500. It only suits light, slow, occasional runners who want a fashionable shoe.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a serious runner, run fast, weigh over 80 kg, or have flat feet, overpronation, Achilles pain or plantar fasciitis.
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