ASICS Cumulus 26 Lite-Show vs Nike Winflo 12
On paper, compared with the ASICS Cumulus 26 Lite-Show, the Nike Winflo 12 is 26 g heavier, ₹1,700 pricier.
 ASICSCumulus 26 Lite-Show |  NikeWinflo 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.17 | 7.33 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹5,000 | ₹6,746 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | 286 g |
| Heel stack | 38 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | – |
| Drop | 8 mm | – |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsRace dayBeginners | Easy runs |
| Pros | Soft, plush FF Blast Plus close to the Nimbus · Smooth transition from the rocker · Stable wide forefoot · Lighter than the Nimbus at 260 g (US 9) · Great value at ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 | Wide, 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 |
| Cons | Outsole grip expected to fade after about 100 km · Thick upper with poor breathability · Heat build-up beyond 10 km or faster than 5:00/km | No bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip |
| Avoid if | You run long in hot weather or often on wet surfaces. | You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Cumulus 26 Lite-Show
If you want Nimbus-style premium cushioning in a lighter shoe, this is ASICS's answer. If the breathability and the fading outsole grip after about 100 km do not bother you, it is amazing value for money.
Avoid if: You run long in hot weather or often on wet surfaces.
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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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