New Balance 1080 v15 vs Nike Winflo 11
On paper, compared with the New Balance 1080 v15, the Nike Winflo 11 is 50 g heavier, 6.3 mm more drop, 2.4 mm less heel stack, ₹11,000 cheaper, Ride −2.5.
 New Balance1080 v15 |  NikeWinflo 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 6.50 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 6.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹17,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 245 g | 295 g |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 37.6 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 34 mm | 25.3 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 12.3 mm |
| Foam | Infinion | Cushlon 3.0 |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | standard | narrow |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Best under 90 kg; works above 90 kg with lower durability | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Fun, jelly-like Infinion ride from 5 km to 30 km · More stable than the 1080 v14 · Light for its stack, about 240 to 250 g · Durable upper that will not tear easily · Premium tongue, heel padding and collar · 800 to 1,000 km expected under 90 kg | Very soft step-in comfort, especially at the heel · Premium-feeling upper and gusseted tongue · Stable ride for slow runs · Thick, hard rubber outsole should be durable · Good walking and lifestyle shoe · Good looks |
| Cons | Thick upper is less breathable than other super trainers · Upper feels neither premium nor soft · Forefoot narrower than the v14 · Hard to find online in India · Expensive at ₹15,000 to ₹17,000 · Lower durability above 90 kg | No bounce or energy return · Feels firmer once running · Snug forefoot with aggressive medial cut · Drop felt higher than the stated 10 mm · May run hot at faster paces · Not worth ₹6,000–8,000 |
| Avoid if | Avoid the standard width if you have wide feet or bunions, and skip it at full price if ₹15,000 is a stretch. | Avoid it if you have wide feet, need ankle support, or want any bounce or energy return. |
My verdicts
New Balance
1080 v15
It is one of my top 5 long-run shoes of the year and my favourite among them. I would not pay ₹15,000 or more for any shoe, so buy it on offer; on a tighter budget the Novablast 5 at ₹10,000 gives most of the fun.
Avoid if: Avoid the standard width if you have wide feet or bunions, and skip it at full price if ₹15,000 is a stretch.
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Winflo 11
It is a good-looking, stable shoe for walking and slow running on narrow to moderate feet, but there is no bounce or energy return. I would not recommend it at ₹6,000–8,000; at around ₹5,000 you can try it.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have wide feet, need ankle support, or want any bounce or energy return.
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