New Balance 1080 v14 vs Nike Winflo 12
On paper, compared with the New Balance 1080 v14, the Nike Winflo 12 is 14 g lighter, ₹3,200 cheaper, Ride +0.5.
 New Balance1080 v14 |  NikeWinflo 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹9,899 | ₹6,746 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 300 g | 286 g |
| Heel stack | – | – |
| Forefoot stack | – | – |
| Drop | – | – |
| Foam | Fresh Foam X | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runs |
| Pros | Premium mesh upper you feel at step-in · Soft but more versatile than before · Stable on a wider platform · Thick full-coverage outsole, no wear after 100 km · Handles 4:00/km to slow runs, up to the full marathon | 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 | Heavy at 300 g (US 9) · Limited breathability · Expensive at ₹14,000 to ₹16,000, mostly offline in India | No bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip |
| Avoid if | It's at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer. | You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet. |
My verdicts
New Balance
1080 v14
If you want Novablast-style comfort with more stability and durability, consider the 1080 v14; it will be one of the top daily trainers of 2025. Buy it with a 10 to 20% offer, not at full price.
Avoid if: It's at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer.
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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