Facts
Road
Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.
Trail
Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.
Good to know
As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.
Neutral / cushion / high arch
Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.
Stability / overpronation / normal arch
Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.
Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet
Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.
Good to know
- Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
- More about arch support in this video.
- Find your arch type by following steps from this video.
Daily running
Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.
Competition
Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.
Good to know
If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.
Road
Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.
Trail
Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.
Good to know
As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.
Neutral / cushion / high arch
Shoes for runners who does not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.
Stability / overpronation / normal arch
Shoes for runners who needs arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a normal arch. See the best stability shoes.
Motion control / severe overproanation / flat feet
Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.
Good to know
- Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
- More about arch support in this video.
- Find your arch type by following steps from this video.
Daily running
Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.
Competition
Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.
Good to know
If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.
The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.
There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.
Summary
We spent 8.1 hours reading reviews from experts and users. In summary, this is what runners think:
7 reasons to buy
- Almost every user mentioned that the shoe was very comfortable.
- The runners appreciated the sufficient room available in the forefoot section, which accommodated natural toe-splay.
- The purchasers admired the sleek and stylish look of the shoe.
- The runners liked the snug fit of the Nike Air Zoom Winflo 4 since their feet did not slide inside the shoe during their runs.
- A few customers seemed very pleased with the color schemes.
- A user was very happy with his purchase, since he felt like he was walking on a ‘foamy soft cloud’.
- A purchaser expressed happiness over the affordable price of the shoe.
3 reasons not to buy
- A runner felt that the arch was rather narrow; he thought of going a size up in these shoes.
- A user found the shoe a little loose in the heel area but too tight around his toes.
- An individual thought that the pair was a little bit heavy since his feet got very tired after only 2 miles of running.
Bottom line
The Nike Air Zoom Winflo 4 offers a nice responsive ride in a very well-cushioned environment for the feet at an unbeatable price. Look-wise, it is sleek and stylish and comes in very ‘decent’ colors. It is a neutral running shoe most suitable for runners looking for high comfortability and great durability in a shoe.
Rankings
Popularity
Ratings
My Rating
Expert Reviews
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95 / 100 based on 2 expert reviews
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95 / 100 by RunRepeat • Shriram Nagarajan • Level 3 expert
Nike’s Airzoom Winflo 4 is a great shoe that offers a plush cushioning and a great comfort. It is a shoe that looks great and delivers great value for money.
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93 / 100 by RunRepeat • Luis Enrique Camejo • Level 1 expert
I will have to say that comfort is one of the major winning characteristics of the Winflo 4. The upper sole supports your feet from heel to toe and delivers an excellent support and balanced step through their cushion.
Updates to Nike Air Zoom Winflo 4
- Nike has made subtle changes to the latest iteration of the Air Zoom Winflo to ensure added comfort and durability for the users. Its tongue and collar is padded for a better cushioning experience.
- Also, the shoe features a cushion crash rail, which allows a smooth transition of the foot during both long-distance and short-distance runs. From landing to toe-off, it reduces the risk of injury from impact.
Nike Air Zoom Winflo 4 size and fit
The pair has a standard length and a standard width of D and B for men and women respectively. While the shoe has sufficient space for movement of the toes in the forefoot region, the arch width may be a little narrow for some users. It is recommended to try these shoes first.
Outsole
The highly durable waffle-tread rubber outsole boasts a forgiving springiness which is suitable for everyday runners even with bruised feet. This is one of the many innovative features of the Nike which has won hearts of million people all over the world.
The shoe also has the flex grooves in the forefoot region, which allow easy flexion of the foot and a natural stride.
Midsole
The two-toned midsole with Nike Zoom Air Unit is another trait of this shoe which makes it stand out in the market. The Nike Air family’s exclusive Nike Zoom cushioning is a lightweight layer of cushion that not only provides high comfort, but also a responsive underfoot experience.
Cushion crash rail provides additional security to the feet during running. This pad saves one’s foot from the impact phase and ensures a smooth transition from toe-off to landing.
Upper
The breathable fabric lining ensures a healthy and a properly ventilated ambient environment for the users. The fabric on the shoe’s upper feels smooth and soft against the skin. Its comfort on the inside is further improved through the incorporation of a slightly padded collar and tongue.
The lace-up closure ensures both a snug fit and the maintenance of feet’s proper positions during running.
Another interesting feature of the Nike Air Zoom Winflo 4 is the Flywire cables. These cables, used by the Nike’s Dynamic fit system, are very similar to the cables on a suspension bridge. These strong strings secure the foot firming in their place, thereby eliminating the space between the foot and the shoe for an unparalleled fit, comfort and utilization of the shoe’s potential to its maximum.
