Adidas Pureboost 5 vs ASICS Cumulus 27
On paper, compared with the Adidas Pureboost 5, the ASICS Cumulus 27 is ₹800 pricier, Ride −0.5.
My take
Beginners or soft max cushion: Cumulus 27. More energy return: Pureboost 5.
 AdidasPureboost 5 |  ASICSCumulus 27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.67 | 7.83 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹4,549 | ₹5,319 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | – |
| Heel stack | – | 38 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 30 mm |
| Drop | – | 8 mm |
| Foam | Light Boost | FF Blast Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | wide | standard |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | Suitable for heavier beginners of 80 to 85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Balanced, bouncy Light Boost with good energy return · Bounce is still there at slow paces · 10/10 step-in comfort · Thin, breathable upper · Spot-on heel lockdown and snug midfoot · Wide, stable forefoot for beginners · Expected 600–800 km durability · Excellent value under ₹6,000 | Balanced FF Blast Plus ride that doesn't tire you out · Very stable: heel counter, gusseted tongue and midsole flares · Upper more breathable than the Cumulus 26, with a taller toe box · No rubbing over 18 km in heavy rain · Durable upper and midsole (about 800 km expected) · Thick 8 mm outsole, no visible wear after 35 km · Excellent value at ₹8,000 to ₹8,500 |
| Cons | Can feel flat after about 18 km at slow pace · Traction a bit lower than premium Adidas models · Lower stack than premium daily trainers · Not worth the ₹12,000 retail price | Rubberised EVA outsole may lose traction after about 400 to 500 km, especially in the wet · Less soft and bouncy than the Novablast 5 · Not for wide feet · PureGEL makes little noticeable difference · Not worth the ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 retail price |
| Avoid if | Avoid it at the ₹12,000 retail price, or if you need full cushioning beyond about 18 km at slow paces. | Avoid it if you have wide feet, or if you mostly run in the rain and plan to keep it well past 400 km. |
My verdicts
Adidas
Pureboost 5
The Pureboost 5 is one of the best daily trainers you can get under ₹6,000, with balanced, bouncy Light Boost that stays fun even at slow paces. Grab it under ₹6,000; it is not worth the ₹12,000 retail price.
Avoid if: Avoid it at the ₹12,000 retail price, or if you need full cushioning beyond about 18 km at slow paces.
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Cumulus 27
One of the best shoes in the ASICS line-up for beginners and recreational runners who want a stable, durable daily trainer. At ₹8,000 to ₹8,500 I don't think any other brand matches it, but I wouldn't recommend it at the ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 retail price.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have wide feet, or if you mostly run in the rain and plan to keep it well past 400 km.
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