ASICS Excite 10 vs Sega Falcon
On paper, compared with the ASICS Excite 10, the Sega Falcon is 100 g heavier, 1.8 mm less drop, 4.8 mm more heel stack, ₹600 cheaper, Ride −1.5.
ASICSExcite 10 | SegaFalcon | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 8.00 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹2,612 | ₹2,049 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 260 g | 360 g |
| Heel stack | 35.2 mm | 40 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 23.4 mm | 30 mm |
| Drop | 11.8 mm | 10 mm |
| Foam | – | EVA/Phylon blend |
| Plate | – | nylon/Pebax plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | – |
| Fit | wide | narrow |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–85 kg | 90 kg+ |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalking | Long runsRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Firm heel counter · Plush heel padding · Comfy upper · Decent arch support · Wider forefoot · Durable | Very durable foam – 1,000 km, by my estimate · Highly durable thick rubber outsole · Stiff nylon plate adds stability on a high stack · Built to last for runners over 90 kg · Great value at ₹2,000 |
| Cons | Thin forefoot cushioning | Heavy at 360 g (UK 8) · Feels hard for runners around 72 kg · Thick, poorly breathable upper · Forefoot overlay strip presses on the toes · Plate adds stability but does not help overpronators · Hard to find · mainly sold on Sega's website |
| Avoid if | You want plenty of cushioning under the forefoot. | Avoid it if you weigh under 80–85 kg or have wide feet. The plate keeps the high stack stable, but it does not correct overpronation. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Excite 10
The best beginner shoe at this price: a firm heel counter, plush heel padding, a comfy upper and decent arch support.
Avoid if: You want plenty of cushioning under the forefoot.
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Falcon
For runners over 90 kg, no other ₹2,000 shoe in India gives this much durability and cushioning. If you weigh under 80–85 kg, avoid it completely and look at the Sega Guide instead.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you weigh under 80–85 kg or have wide feet. The plate keeps the high stack stable, but it does not correct overpronation.
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