Elevar Arc Racer vs Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3
On paper, compared with the Elevar Arc Racer, the Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3 is 30 g lighter, ₹2,900 cheaper, Ride +2.5.
 ElevarArc Racer |  Red TapePegasus / Flow+ 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 10.00 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Value | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹4,000 | ₹1,084 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 310 g | 280 g |
| Heel stack | 30 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 20 mm | – |
| Drop | 10 mm | – |
| Foam | TPU (Ride foam) | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | – | wide |
| Sizing | go up half | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | 60–85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalking | Long runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Real TPU foam at ₹4,000 · Very soft and comfy midsole that is not squishy · Stable at slow paces · Very soft, stretchy knit upper · No blisters or breathability issues over a half marathon · Thick outsole with no wear after 50 km · Good traction, above average in the wet · Thick, soft TPU insole · Does not feel as heavy as its 310 g · Quick, helpful exchange from the brand | Durable, responsive TPU midsole · Normal upper with improved lockdown (the Flow+ has a sock-like upper) · Runner's-knot eyelet added |
| Cons | Weird fit, he had to go up a size · No separate tongue, stiff, thick padded section makes it hard to get the foot in · Low energy return (5/10 in his words) · Heavy at about 310 g in UK 9 · Laces not stretchy, he disliked the colour · Only sold on the brand's website | – |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want energy return for faster running; at paces quicker than 6 min/km a lighter shoe like the Pureboost 5 suits better. | – |
My verdicts
Elevar
Arc Racer
At ₹4,000 I would buy it with my eyes closed for beginners, slow runners, walking and all-day standing. Just get the size right, because the fit is its one big letdown.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want energy return for faster running; at paces quicker than 6 min/km a lighter shoe like the Pureboost 5 suits better.
Read reviewRed Tape
Pegasus / Flow+ 3
The perfect half-marathon shoe: an improved Flow+ with a normal upper, better lockdown and a runner's-knot eyelet.
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