Lotto EnergeX vs Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3
On paper, compared with the Lotto EnergeX, the Red Tape Pegasus / Flow+ 3 is 70 g lighter, ₹4,900 cheaper, Ride +2.
 LottoEnergeX |  Red TapePegasus / Flow+ 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.00 | 10.00 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹6,000 | ₹1,084 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 350 g | 280 g |
| Heel stack | 38 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | – |
| Drop | 8 mm | – |
| Foam | – | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | wide |
| Sizing | go up half | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | 60–85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Long runsTempoRace day |
| Pros | Very soft, dense midsole, he rates it 10/10 · Feels close to the ASICS Nimbus 25 · Handled a half marathon without bottoming out · Thick, durable upper (9/10) · Breathable at slow paces (8/10) · Outsole wear acceptable for a budget shoe · Great for walking and long hours standing · ₹1,800 to ₹2,000 on sale | Durable, responsive TPU midsole · Normal upper with improved lockdown (the Flow+ has a sock-like upper) · Runner's-knot eyelet added |
| Cons | Heavy, about 350 g in UK8 · No heel counter, foot can wobble · Not for overpronators · Exposed midsole in the midfoot · Not for paces around 5 min/km · Runs small, he sized up a full size | – |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you run fast, around 5 to 6 min/km, or if you overpronate or have ankle stability problems. | – |
My verdicts
Lotto
EnergeX
The EnergeX surprised me more than almost any shoe this year. For under ₹2,000 it is a top pick for beginners, heavier runners, slow runners, walkers and people on their feet all day, but not for fast running.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you run fast, around 5 to 6 min/km, or if you overpronate or have ankle stability problems.
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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