New Balance Fresh Foam X Ellipse vs Nike Winflo 12
On paper, compared with the New Balance Fresh Foam X Ellipse, the Nike Winflo 12 is 21 g heavier, ₹9,300 cheaper, Ride +1.5.
 New BalanceFresh Foam X Ellipse |  NikeWinflo 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 6.83 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹6,746 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 265 g | 286 g |
| Heel stack | 36 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 28 mm | – |
| Drop | 8 mm | – |
| Foam | Fresh Foam X | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsWalking | Easy runs |
| Pros | Enjoyable, smooth ride at easy paces · Excellent upper comfort · Eye-catching design | 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 | No structured heel support · Foam may lose softness over time · Most expensive shoe in the test | No bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip |
| Avoid if | You want a highly durable midsole or dislike a mushy ride. | You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet. |
My verdicts
New Balance
Fresh Foam X Ellipse
The best pick for run-club runs and short 5 to 15 km runs.
Avoid if: You want a highly durable midsole or dislike a mushy ride.
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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