ASICS Dynablast 4 vs Nike Winflo 12
On paper, compared with the ASICS Dynablast 4, the Nike Winflo 12 is 26 g heavier, ₹1,700 pricier, Ride +0.5.
 ASICSDynablast 4 |  NikeWinflo 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.33 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹5,000 | ₹6,746 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | 286 g |
| Heel stack | 34 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | – |
| Drop | 8 mm | – |
| Foam | FF Blast | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runs |
| Pros | Soft with manageable bounce · Stable ride from 4:30 to 10:00/km · About 60–80% of the Novablast 5 feel · Thick 5 mm high-abrasion outsole · Amazing value at ₹5,000–6,000 | 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 | Feels like a 5–6 mm drop, not the listed 8 mm · Can tire calves of heel-striking beginners · Very thin tongue | No bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip |
| Avoid if | You are a heel-striking beginner without strong calves and ankles. | You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Dynablast 4
After my first 10 km, the Dynablast 4 gives 60 to 80 percent of the Novablast 5 feel at a budget-friendly price. At ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 it is amazing value, but the low-feeling drop may not suit heel-striking beginners.
Avoid if: You are a heel-striking beginner without strong calves and ankles.
Read reviewNike
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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