Nike Winflo 12 vs Saucony Ride 17
On paper, compared with the Nike Winflo 12, the Saucony Ride 17 is 5 g lighter, ₹700 cheaper.
 NikeWinflo 12 |  SauconyRide 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹6,746 | ₹6,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 286 g | 281 g |
| Heel stack | – | 35.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 26.6 mm |
| Drop | – | 8.5 mm |
| Foam | – | PWRRUN+ |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | – | wide |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | – | Up to about 85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runs | Easy runsLong runsBeginners |
| Pros | 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 | Comfortable, stable and durable textbook daily trainer · Balanced PWRRUN+ foam from 4:30 to 10:00/km · Amazing breathability · True to size with good toe room · Outsole like new after 200 km |
| Cons | No bounce · Not as soft as expected · Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip | Not a speed shoe below 4:30/km · Spacious toe box may not suit narrow feet · Poor availability in India, hard to verify authenticity · Wet traction only slightly above average |
| Avoid if | You want a soft, bouncy shoe for faster running, or you mostly run on rough tarmac in the wet. | You want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon. |
My verdicts
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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Ride 17
The Ride 17 is a textbook daily trainer: comfortable, stable and durable, with a balanced foam that works from 4:30 to 10:00/km. If you can find it for ₹6,000–7,000, it is value for money and worth buying.
Avoid if: You want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon.
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