ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+
On paper, compared with the ASICS Magic Speed 5, the Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ is 80 g heavier, ₹13,700 cheaper, Ride +2.5.
 ASICSMagic Speed 5 |  Red TapePegasus / Flow+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.00 | 10.00 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Value | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,000 | ₹1,284 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Race day | Budget |
| Weight | 200 g | 280 g |
| Heel stack | 37 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | – |
| Drop | 7 mm | – |
| Foam | FF Leap with FF Blast Plus carrier | – |
| Plate | carbon plate | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Lighter runners (under about 75 kg) | 60–90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Long runsTempoRace dayRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | About 200 g in UK 8, much lighter than the Magic Speed 4 · Stable thanks to the carbon plate · Superb ASICSGrip traction · Breathable engineered mesh with a snug fit · Suited to interval and track sessions | Durable, responsive TPU midsole · Wider forefoot |
| Cons | Not explosive at 5:00/km · Firm at moderate paces · Narrow fit · Pressure on the right arch · Aggressive, hard to survive a half marathon unless you run fast · Puma Deviate Nitro recommended over it at the same price | No runner's-knot eyelet · Little ankle support for beginners |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit. | You are a beginner who needs ankle support, or you use a runner's knot. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Magic Speed 5
For interval and track work it is light, stable and grippy, but at my pace it felt firm and not explosive, somewhere between good and excellent. At the same price I would highly recommend the Puma Deviate Nitro instead.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit.
Read reviewRed Tape
Pegasus / Flow+
Half-marathon racing at this price: a durable, responsive TPU midsole with a wider forefoot.
Avoid if: You are a beginner who needs ankle support, or you use a runner's knot.
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