Interact Run

I bought this in the store because the forefoot felt spacious and stable. It is the fifth of six Nike budget shoes I am testing. Nike launches it in India at ₹7,000 to ₹9,000, which I would never call a budget price. It should be ₹5,000 to ₹6,000. The Phylon foam, roughly equal to EVA, surprised me. I did not expect anything from it, yet it is highly cushioned and gives a soft, fun ride. It is the same foam I liked in the Revolution 8, but here the ride is more stable. Impact protection seemed good to me. The knit-like upper is the kind Nike used on its premium racing shoes around four years ago, so the forefoot is very breathable. It weighs under 250 g, and felt even lighter on the run. The forefoot is spacious. There is a heel counter and nice heel padding, but no stability features or ankle support. The colourways are great. The outsole is soft rubber. I doubt it will last 800 km like the Winflo. Expect 500 to 600 km before it wears and loses traction, especially in the wet. It suits beginners who want a stable, nice-looking Nike, running 30 to 50 km a week at 6:00/km or slower, with long runs up to 15 km. It is not for runners who need stability or ankle support, or who have very wide forefeet. If you are a Nike fan, get it under ₹6,000. If not, look at alternatives like the ASICS Gel Excite, which is more cushioned with a higher stack and which I often see at ₹3,500. At ₹3,900, just buy it.