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ASICS Gel Pulse 16 vs Sega New Admire

On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel Pulse 16, the Sega New Admire is 50 g heavier, ₹1,500 cheaper.

ASICS Gel Pulse 16ASICSGel Pulse 16Sega New AdmireSegaNew Admire
Scores
Overall9.008.00
Ride8.58.5
Design & Comfort9.06.5
Value9.59.0
Price
Price₹3,401₹1,884
Specs
CategoryBudgetBudget
Weight240 g290 g
Heel stack36.5 mm–
Forefoot stack26.3 mm–
Drop10.2 mm–
Foam––
Plate–nylon/Pebax plate
Fit
Supportmild supportmild support
Fitnarrownarrow
Sizingtrue to sizetrue to size
Recommended runner weight60–90 kg60–85 kg
Best for
Best forEasy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+Long runsTempoRace day
ProsSoft, max-cushion midsole · Very comfortableThe only shoe here with a nylon plate · Energetic and stable · Extremely durable
ConsNarrow forefoot · Little energy returnThick, tight upper
Avoid ifYou have a wide forefoot or want a bouncy, energetic ride.You run in heat and need a breathable, roomy upper.

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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Sega

New Admire

Budget half-marathon racing: the only shoe here with a nylon plate, energetic, stable and extremely durable.

Avoid if: You run in heat and need a breathable, roomy upper.

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