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Nike Vomero 18 vs Nike Winflo 12

On paper, compared with the Nike Vomero 18, the Nike Winflo 12 is 39 g lighter, ₹3,900 cheaper.

Nike Vomero 18NikeVomero 18Nike Winflo 12NikeWinflo 12
Scores
Overall7.838.67
Ride8.08.0
Design & Comfort8.09.0
Value7.59.0
Price
Price₹10,636₹6,746
Specs
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainer
Weight325 g286 g
Heel stack42.5 mm–
Forefoot stack28.6 mm–
Drop13.9 mm–
FoamZoomX–
Plate––
Fit
Support–neutral
Fit––
Sizing––
Recommended runner weightAll runners, including heavy (85 kg+)–
Best for
Best forEasy runsTempoWalkingRunners 90 kg+Easy runs
ProsFun, springy ride at all paces · Very comfortable, plush upperWide, 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
ConsLimited breathability in hot conditions · Heaviest shoe in the testNo bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip
Avoid ifYou want a lighter shoe with a more breathable upper.You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet.

My verdicts

Nike

Vomero 18

The most fun shoe in this test, for any runner.

Avoid if: You want a lighter shoe with a more breathable upper.

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Nike

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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