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Heel Stack Height
44.3 mm
Weight
296.7 g (10.47 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
12.5 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
Weight
241.7 g (8.53 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Winflo 12
adidas Boost Run
The adidas Boost Run is a better running shoe overall than the Nike Winflo 12. It's significantly lighter, with much better energy return and better cushioning, making it more efficient and easier to turn over during regular miles. It's also better suited to faster running, while still being a great option for daily training. However, the Nike is a bit more stable despite its much taller stack, making it a good alternative for runners who prioritize a secure platform over weight and efficiency.
Variants
- Winflo 12 (Arctic Orange/Flash Crimson/Summit White - (Women - US 7))
- Winflo 12 (Black/Black/Dark Smoke Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Boost Run (Black/Dash Grey/Semi Flash Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Boost Run (Black/Dash Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.6
6.9
Weight
4.5
6.7
Forefoot Stack Height
31.8 mm
27.8 mm
Heel Stack Height
44.3 mm
37.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.8
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.5
6.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
296.7 g (10.47 oz)
241.7 g (8.53 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
44.3 mm
37.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.8 mm
27.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
12.5 mm
9.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
9.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
97 mm (3.8")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
73 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
121 mm (4.8")
113 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.19
2.52
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.81
4.06
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
267 mm (10.5")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.9
9.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
4.5 mm (0.178")
3.6 mm (0.141")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.6 mm (-0.025")
-0.4 mm (-0.016")
Forefoot Fit: Height
3.6
6.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-7.5 mm (-0.296")
-4.8 mm (-0.187")
Arch Fit: Width
7.7
8.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.7 mm (-0.146")
-2.4 mm (-0.095")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
7.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
33 mm (1.3")
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
25.6%
21.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
23.7°
21.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.9
5.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
47 mm (1.9")
40 mm (1.6")
Toe Apex Position
62.5%
67.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
23.1°
21.8°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Cushlon 3.0
Boost
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Unknown
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
1.5 mm (0.1")
Stretch
5.0%
6.0%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.4
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
9.6 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
24.1 hrs
Time To Dry
32.4 hrs
Water Absorption
7.0
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
45.7%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.7
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
75.0%
80.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.8
8.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
75.6%
81.5%
Heel Cushioning
7.5
8.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.40 J
3.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.15 J
10.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.93 J
18.01 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
6.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.45 J
4.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.68 J
7.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.07 J
10.46 J
Heel Firmness
8.0
7.6
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
43.8 N/mm
44.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
55.5 N/mm
52.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
77.5 N/mm
72.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
8.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
63.9 N/mm
59.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
82.8 N/mm
79.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
115 N/mm
113 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.5
6.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.10 J
6.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.96 J
6.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.88 J
6.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.82 J
6.38 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.8
5.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
40 N
46 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.7
6.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
63.2%
62.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.8
6.2
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.4 N/mm
7.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
247 N
265 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.8
6.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
12.6 mm
12.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
19.8 mm
21.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
24.5 mm
26.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.4
5.6
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
12.5 mm
13.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
15.7 mm
16.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
17.8 mm
18.2 mm
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