BudgetHeavy runners 90 kg+
7 shoes reviewed
BudgetLotto
Xwift
Max cushioning like a budget ASICS Gel-Nimbus: the softest shoe in this list. Want it lighter? The Lotto EnergeX has a similar profile, is 20 g lighter and has a more breathable upper.
BudgetRed Tape
Pegasus / Flow+
Half-marathon racing at this price: a durable, responsive TPU midsole with a wider forefoot.
BudgetASICS
Gel Pulse 16
The best budget max-cushion shoe for beginners: soft and very comfortable.
BudgetAdidas
Duramo Speed
Racing from 100 m to 5K and 10K: light, responsive and durable.
BudgetSega
Falcon
For runners over 90 kg, no other ₹2,000 shoe in India gives this much durability and cushioning. If you weigh under 80–85 kg, avoid it completely and look at the Sega Guide instead.
BudgetLotto
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.
BudgetAdidas
Questar 3
The Questar 3 surprised me with its soft, protective ride and premium-feeling upper, a step up from the Galaxy 7. It suits beginners and heavier beginners running slowly up to 10 km, but only at ₹3,000 to ₹3,500, not at retail.