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Adidas Supernova Rise 3 vs Nike Winflo 12

On paper, compared with the Adidas Supernova Rise 3, the Nike Winflo 12 is 22 g heavier, ₹1,100 pricier, Ride +0.5.

Adidas Supernova Rise 3AdidasSupernova Rise 3Nike Winflo 12NikeWinflo 12
Scores
Overall7.678.67
Ride7.58.0
Design & Comfort8.59.0
Value7.09.0
Price
Price₹5,669₹6,746
Specs
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainer
Weight264 g286 g
Heel stack35 mm–
Forefoot stack27.2 mm–
Drop7.8 mm–
FoamDreamstrike+–
Plate––
Fit
Support–neutral
Fitwide–
Sizing––
Recommended runner weightUp to about 85 kg–
Best for
Best forEasy runsBeginnersWalkingEasy runs
ProsSmooth, balanced ride · Wider, breathable upper · DurableWide, stable platform · Breathable mesh upper (fixes the Winflo 11's heat) · Gusseted tongue and strong inner lining · Excellent for walking and casual wear · Fair launch price
ConsLacks responsiveness at faster paces · PEBA feel is subtle for the priceNo bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip
Avoid ifYou want the most energetic ride.You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet.

My verdicts

Adidas

Supernova Rise 3

The best pick for beginners running 5 km to 21 km.

Avoid if: You want the most energetic ride.

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Nike

Winflo 12

The best budget Nike in years: a wide, stable, protective daily trainer for beginners and slow runners, and a superb walking and casual shoe.

Avoid if: You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet.

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