ASICS Cumulus 27 vs Nike Winflo 12
On paper, compared with the ASICS Cumulus 27, the Nike Winflo 12 is ₹1,400 pricier, Ride +0.5.
 ASICSCumulus 27 |  NikeWinflo 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.83 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹5,319 | ₹6,746 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | – | 286 g |
| Heel stack | 38 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | – |
| Drop | 8 mm | – |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | standard | – |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runs |
| Pros | Balanced FF Blast Plus ride that doesn't tire you · Very stable: heel counter, gusseted tongue, flares · More breathable upper with a taller toe box · Durable, about 800 km expected · Excellent value at ₹8,000 to ₹8,500 | 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 may lose traction after 400 to 500 km, especially in the wet · Less soft and bouncy than the Novablast 5 · Not for wide feet · Not worth the ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 retail price | No bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip |
| Avoid if | You have wide feet, or you mostly run in the rain and plan to keep it well past 400 km. | You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Cumulus 27
One of the best shoes in the ASICS line-up for beginners and recreational runners who want a stable, durable daily trainer. At ₹8,000 to ₹8,500 I don't think any other brand matches it, but I wouldn't recommend it at the ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 retail price.
Avoid if: You have wide feet, or you mostly run in the rain and plan to keep it well past 400 km.
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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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