ASICS Gel Pulse 16 vs Sega Falcon
On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel Pulse 16, the Sega Falcon is 120 g heavier, 3.5 mm more heel stack, ₹1,400 cheaper, Ride −1.5.
 ASICSGel Pulse 16 |  SegaFalcon | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 8.00 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹3,401 | ₹2,049 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 240 g | 360 g |
| Heel stack | 36.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26.3 mm | 30 mm |
| Drop | 10.2 mm | 10 mm |
| Foam | – | EVA/Phylon blend |
| Plate | – | nylon/Pebax plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | – |
| Fit | narrow | narrow |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–90 kg | 90 kg+ |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Long runsRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Soft, max-cushion midsole · Very comfortable | 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 | Narrow forefoot · Little energy return | 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 have a wide forefoot or want a bouncy, energetic ride. | 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
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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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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