ASICS Gel Pulse 16 vs Decathlon Kiprun JogFlow 190.1
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel Pulse 16, the Decathlon Kiprun JogFlow 190.1 is 10 g lighter, 5.2 mm less drop, 11.5 mm less heel stack, ₹1,400 cheaper, Ride −2.
 ASICSGel Pulse 16 |  DecathlonKiprun JogFlow 190.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.17 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹3,401 | ₹2,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 240 g | 230 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | 25 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26.3 mm | 20 mm |
| Drop | 10.2 mm | 5 mm |
| Foam | – | Injected EVA |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–90 kg | About 73 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsBeginners |
| Pros | Soft, max-cushion midsole · Very comfortable | Nicely soft injected EVA midsole · Light, about 230 g in UK 8 · Wide, stable forefoot base · Excellent build quality for a budget shoe · Good heel padding, no heel slip · Durable, 400 to 500 km for light use · Decathlon 6-month exchange policy |
| Cons | Narrow forefoot · Little energy return | No energy return · Softness fades after 10 to 12 km · Low 4 mm drop loads calves and ankles · Gets warm after about 12 km · Exposed midfoot outsole · Not a stability shoe · Not for fast running |
| Avoid if | You have a wide forefoot or want a bouncy, energetic ride. | Avoid it if you want to run at 4 to 5 min/km or you overpronate. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Gel Pulse 16
The best budget max-cushion shoe for beginners: soft and very comfortable.
Avoid if: You have a wide forefoot or want a bouncy, energetic ride.
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Kiprun JogFlow 190.1
For a beginner running slowly at 7 to 10 min/km and building up to a half marathon, this is a soft, stable shoe worth considering. I rate it 6 at the ₹2,500 I paid, and 7 if you get it for ₹2,000.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want to run at 4 to 5 min/km or you overpronate.
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