ASICS Hyper Speed 6 vs ASICS Noosa Tri 16
On paper, compared with the ASICS Hyper Speed 6, the ASICS Noosa Tri 16 is ₹2,000 pricier.
 ASICSHyper Speed 6 |  ASICSNoosa Tri 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.50 | 7.17 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Tempo | Tempo |
| Weight | 220 g | 217 g |
| Heel stack | 32 mm | 32.8 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | 26.9 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 5.9 mm |
| Foam | Flytefoam | FF Blast Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | narrow |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Under 75 to 80 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace dayWalking | Tempo |
| Pros | Soft yet snappy Flytefoam, comfortable at all paces · About 2 mm more stack than the Hyper Speed 5, felt like more · Very breathable, more durable upper · ASICSGRIP at toe-off gives excellent grip · More heel padding · Very stable · Now works as a daily trainer for fast runners · Outstanding value at ₹4,000 | Highly energetic FF Blast Plus foam · Very light at 220 g · Light, breathable upper · Good lacing and a decent heel counter · Durable, high-traction outsole · Outstanding value at ₹6,000 or less |
| Cons | Foam not energetic enough for a ₹10,000 shoe · Not worth the ₹10,000 retail price · Laces came undone until double knotted · Not for beginners, flat feet, overpronation or runners over 80 kg · Lost the very low ground feel some fans of the Hyper Speed 5 liked | Low stability for weak or unstable ankles · Snug, narrow fit with limited toe box space · Aggressive rocker for fast running, not for absolute beginners |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you are a beginner, have flat feet or overpronation, are over 75 to 80 kg, or want a very soft, springy shoe. | Avoid it, or try it in a store first, if you are a beginner, overpronate, need ankle stability, have narrow-fit issues or dislike rockers. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Hyper Speed 6
At ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 the Hyper Speed 6 is the best lightweight versatile workout shoe and I highly recommend it. At its ₹10,000 retail price I would not recommend it, because there are much better plated options.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a beginner, have flat feet or overpronation, are over 75 to 80 kg, or want a very soft, springy shoe.
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Noosa Tri 16
The Noosa Tri 16 is the most underrated ASICS shoe and my best value-for-money shoe of 2025; at the ₹6,000 I paid, I see no negatives. It suits fast runners with strong, stable ankles, not absolute beginners.
Avoid if: Avoid it, or try it in a store first, if you are a beginner, overpronate, need ankle stability, have narrow-fit issues or dislike rockers.
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