Noosa Tri 16

I bought the Noosa Tri 16 on Flipkart for ₹6,000. Many people got it for ₹4,000 in Black Friday and Big Billion sales. The retail price is close to ₹12,000, but it is often sold at around 50 percent off, and even the ASICS website sells it for ₹7,000 to ₹8,000. It uses FF Blast Plus, the same foam as the Novablast 4, and it is highly energetic. The stack is about 35 mm at the heel and 28 to 30 mm at the forefoot, with a low drop. The rocker is built for running really fast. I would put it in direct competition with the Adidas Evo SL, which sells for about ₹16,000 in India. What I love most is the light upper and the breathability that comes with it. The whole shoe weighs 220 g. The heel counter is decent and the lacing is good. As a triathlon shoe it has a snug, narrow fit, and the toe box does not have much space. The outsole is highly durable with high traction. Stability is low, though less of a problem than in the Evo SL. If your ankles are not stable, expect some issues. I would not recommend it to an absolute beginner. If you are a beginner, a heavy runner, overpronate, need ankle stability, get tired calves, run very slowly or dislike rockers, try it in a store first. If you run fast, are an intermediate runner who wants a fast-training shoe, or have strong ankles and need no stability, buy it with your eyes closed. At ₹6,000 it will be on my list of favourite shoes of 2025.