Nike
Winflo 12
A budget Nimbus 28 with a modern design
What the scores mean
| 9–10 | Best in class at its price. Buy it. |
|---|---|
| 8–8.9 | Strong pick with small trade-offs. |
| 7–7.9 | Good if it fits your needs or is on sale. |
| 6–6.9 | Only at a big discount. |
| < 6 | Skip it. Better options exist. |
Overall is the average of Ride, Design & Comfort and Value. Value is judged at the Indian price, so a cheap shoe that does its job well can outscore an expensive one.
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Specs
- Weight
- 286 g (UK 8)
- Support
- neutral
My verdict
The best budget Nike in years: a wide, stable, protective daily trainer for beginners and slow runners, and a superb walking and casual shoe.
Best for
- Easy runs
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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What works
- 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
What doesn't
- No bounce
- Not as soft as expected
- Soft outsole rubber may wear fast and lose wet grip
Scores
Ride
8.0/10
Stable and protective for easy runs up to 10 km, and excellent for walking thanks to the wide platform. The Cushlon 3.0 foam is balanced rather than plush, and there's no real bounce.
Design & Comfort
9.0/10
The biggest redesign in Nike's budget range: a much wider platform, a light and breathable mesh upper that fixes the Winflo 11's heat problem, and a full gusseted tongue with a strong inner lining.
Value
9.0/10
Priced sensibly at launch and holds its price like most Nike budget shoes; expect a further ₹1,000–2,000 off in sales.
Full review
The Winflo 12 is a complete redesign. Nike has given its budget trainer a wide, max-cushion platform, close to the first Puma Magmax Nitro in shape, with Cushlon 3.0 foam and a full-length Air unit. The softness is balanced rather than plush, more protective than bouncy, and the stack height feels high, but the shoe doesn't feel heavy on foot. On a first 10 km run it felt stable and protective at slower paces (over 6:00/km). It's a neutral shoe, not a stability shoe, for neutral and high arches. The upper is now a thin, breathable mesh, fixing the Winflo 11's breathability issue, with a full gusseted tongue and a thick inner lining that should protect the mesh from tearing. The outsole rubber is thinner and softer than usual for Nike, which keeps the weight down but may wear quickly on hard tarmac and lose grip in the wet. It runs true to size. I went up half a size for a full thumb-width of toe room. Leave a thumb-width of space so your toes don't punch through the mesh.
Specs
- Category
- Daily trainer
- Weight
- 286 g (UK 8)
- Support
- neutral
Where to buy
Price history
| Date | Shop | Price | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Flipkart | ₹6,746 |
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Quick questions
Can I use the Nike Winflo 12 for daily training?
Yes. It works for easy and long runs.
How much does the Nike Winflo 12 weigh?
286 g in UK 8.
Is the Nike Winflo 12 worth the money?
I rate its value 9/10. Priced sensibly at launch and holds its price like most Nike budget shoes; expect a further ₹1,000–2,000 off in sales.
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