ASICS Gel Pulse 16 vs Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel Pulse 16, the Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3 is 40 g heavier, ₹2,300 cheaper, Ride +1.5.
 ASICSGel Pulse 16 |  Red TapePegasus / Flow+ 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 10.00 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Value | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹3,401 | ₹1,084 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 240 g | 280 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 26.3 mm | – |
| Drop | 10.2 mm | – |
| Foam | – | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–90 kg | 60–85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Long runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Soft, max-cushion midsole · Very comfortable | Durable, responsive TPU midsole · Normal upper with improved lockdown (the Flow+ has a sock-like upper) · Runner's-knot eyelet added |
| Cons | Narrow forefoot · Little energy return | – |
| Avoid if | You have a wide forefoot or want a bouncy, energetic ride. | – |
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.
Read reviewRed Tape
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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