Abros
Scorch
The worst budget running shoe I have run in. Keep it for casual wear
Reviewed 9 Jan 2026, Balaji Manoharan
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- Bought with my own money
My verdict
This is the worst shoe I have run in recently. It gives neither impact protection nor energy return, so I will not recommend it for running, only for walking or casual wear.
Pros
- Light, breathable upper
- Wide forefoot
- Thick, grippy outsole
- Good build quality
- Stylish, modern look for casual wear
Cons
- No impact protection
- No energy return or softness
- Knee and leg pain after a 13 km run
- Confusing, contradictory foam specs
- Insole technology made no difference
Avoid if
Avoid it if you plan to run more than 2 to 3 km a day.
Scores
Ride
4.0/10
The foam gave neither impact protection nor energy return, and my legs hurt everywhere after 13 to 14 km.
Design & Comfort
7.0/10
The upper is light and breathable with a wide forefoot and good build, but that cannot save the ride.
Value
6.0/10
At ₹1,350 it is a complete waste of money for running, while ₹200 to ₹500 more buys a shoe that protects your legs.
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Specs
- Category
- Walking
- Fit
- wide
- Recommended runner weight
- Up to about 90 kg
Full review
I bought the Abros Scorch for ₹1,350 on Flipkart because many people recommended it, and took it on a 13 to 14 km long run. Afterwards my legs hurt everywhere. My knees hurt during the run. It felt like running on the bare ground. The specs online are confusing. Myntra says the midsole is Phylon, Flipkart says ETPU, and the brand's website says basic EVA. To me it is not even EVA. It is a worse formulation, and it feels like thermocol. Budget shoes usually give you either soft foam or some energy return. This gives neither. It is flat. The Cushion Lite 2.0 insole did nothing for me. On paper it had everything I look for. The upper is light and breathable, and I had no breathability issues. The forefoot is wide, there is an aggressive rocker, and the outsole is thick and grippy. Build quality is good and it looks stylish and modern. For running at ₹1,300, I will never recommend it. If you only walk or jog 2 to 3 km a day, or want a fashionable shoe for college, it is fine. Spend ₹200 more on a Decathlon JogFlow 100, or a bit more on an ASICS Jolt 5 or a JogFlow 190, and protect your legs. Those may not look as stylish, but they will not hurt you.
Alternatives
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WalkingSega
Rewell
For ₹1,500, no one makes a more durable, walking-friendly and beginner-friendly shoe. It is a 10/10 for office goers, walkers and all-day standing, and an 8/10 for beginner runners, held back by a tight, hot upper.
WalkingRed Tape
Cloud-Style Walking Shoe
I would not recommend these for running, but as trendy walking and casual shoes under ₹1,500 they are worth every penny.
WalkingTen x You
Aeonic Recovery
The design and materials are top notch for ₹6,000, but the midsole feels flat and dead and the shoe weighs 390 g, so I would not recommend it for running. I am returning it; buy it only for walking and casual wear.
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