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ASICS Gel Pulse 16 vs Under Armour Charged Rogue 6

On paper, compared with the ASICS Gel Pulse 16, the Under Armour Charged Rogue 6 is 25 g heavier, 2.2 mm less drop, 6.5 mm less heel stack, Ride −1.5.

ASICS Gel Pulse 16ASICSGel Pulse 16Under Armour Charged Rogue 6Under ArmourCharged Rogue 6
Scores
Overall9.007.00
Ride8.57.0
Design & Comfort9.07.5
Value9.56.5
Price
Price₹3,779₹3,829
Specs
CategoryBudgetBudget
Weight240 g265 g
Heel stack36.5 mm30 mm
Forefoot stack26.3 mm22 mm
Drop10.2 mm8 mm
Foam––
Plate––
Fit
Supportmild supportneutral
Fitnarrow–
Sizingtrue to size–
Recommended runner weight60–90 kg–
Best for
Best forEasy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+Easy runs
ProsSoft, max-cushion midsole · Very comfortable–
ConsNarrow forefoot · Little energy return–
Avoid ifYou 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.

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Under Armour

Charged Rogue 6

A 5–10 km running shoe with a soft midsole.

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