Hypercushion 06

I put the Asian Hypercushion 06 in the same group as the Hypercushion 02 and the Abros Scorch. The problem with all three is the midsole. It is a cheap foam of the kind used 15 years ago. It feels like hard thermocol, it does not bounce back, and it does not protect you from impact. On a road the shock goes straight to your knees. The brand calls it ETPU. It is not ETPU, and I call that forgery. The soft feel when you step in comes from a very thick memory foam insole, about four times thicker than a normal insole, plus extra sponge padding in the upper. It feels soft in the shop, and that is how it wins positive reviews. Take the insole out and run, and you will feel the dead foam underneath. I ran in the Hypercushion on a ground, not the road, because I knew the road would hurt. My left knee still started to hurt during the run. The upper is a thick, strong nylon-like fabric with hard plastic on the sides. If your toes rub against it, it can cut and cause rubbing. The build quality is good, though. The stitching and finishing are smooth, and the thick, hard outsole should make it durable. It is light, about 250 g, and it is neither too soft nor too hard. That is why some people call it a racing shoe. But a racing shoe needs responsiveness, and this has none. If you can get it for ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 and you want a colourful shoe for walking or casual wear, it is fine. You may get 300 to 400 km of walking from it. If you are over 85 kg, it will not protect you even when walking. For running, please buy a proper running shoe.