Asian Hypercushion Carbon 07 vs Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3
On paper, compared with the Asian Hypercushion Carbon 07, the Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3 is 40 g heavier, ₹600 cheaper, Ride +4.5.
AsianHypercushion Carbon 07 | Red TapePegasus / Flow+ 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.00 | 10.00 |
| Ride | 5.5 | 10.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Value | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹1,703 | ₹1,084 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 240 g | 280 g |
| Heel stack | – | – |
| Forefoot stack | – | – |
| Drop | – | – |
| Foam | – | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–85 kg | 60–85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsWalking | Long runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | One of the lightest here · Durable · Comfortable | Durable, responsive TPU midsole · Normal upper with improved lockdown (the Flow+ has a sock-like upper) · Runner's-knot eyelet added |
| Cons | Dead, unresponsive midsole · Too much padding in the upper | – |
| Avoid if | You want to run more than 5 km or run at faster paces. | – |
My verdicts
Asian
Hypercushion Carbon 07
An excellent walk/jog shoe up to 5 km: durable and one of the lightest here.
Avoid if: You want to run more than 5 km or run at faster paces.
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Pegasus / Flow+ 3
The perfect half-marathon shoe: an improved Flow+ with a normal upper, better lockdown and a runner's-knot eyelet.
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