Galaxy 7

These are my first impressions after my first run in the Galaxy 7. It looks designed as a casual walking shoe that can handle occasional running, not as a running shoe. It suits beginners, including slightly heavier beginners, who run up to 20 km a week in 2 to 5 km runs or mostly walk, have no ankle or pronation problems, and have a budget of ₹2,000 or less. It is one of the options for a casual, walking, lifestyle and running shoe, not the only option. The foam is Cloudfoam. It is a bit firmer than Adidas's other foams and gives moderate impact protection. It is neither very soft nor very firm. The Ultra felt firmer to me, and the Duramo SL felt very firm. Because the stack feels high, I think it will not go flat quickly and could last around 400 km. The upper is thick, so breathability will be low beyond 5 km. The quality is mid-range, as you would expect at this budget. The tongue is very soft and comfy, which fits a casual walking shoe. The heel counter and padding are only moderate, so avoid it if you have ankle problems. The laces are normal budget laces. The outsole is basic, thin rubber with no traction design. Traction is decent in normal conditions, but please avoid it in the wet. I ran very slowly on a wet track and felt I was about to fall. Injury is guaranteed. Avoid it if you run fast, at 4 or 5 min/km, run more than 30 km a week, or need soft cushioning because your knees or hips already hurt. It has high impact for running. For under ₹2,500 the build quality is superb, and overall I think durability will be high. If you fit the profile and find it under ₹2,000, you can try it.