Comfort Ride EasyOn

I ordered the Nike Comfort Ride EasyOn as soon as it launched. It was only on Myntra, and I think it has launched only in India and Japan. Leaks called it a budget Vomero Premium. The Premium sells for ₹22,000–23,000, and this launched at about ₹12,000. It is now about ₹10,000 on Myntra. These are first impressions from an unboxing and try-on. I have not run in it. My UK 8.5 weighs 290 g. I expected it to be heavier, and it is lighter than the Vomero Premium. Nike has not published any technical details, so I do not know the foam or materials. To me it feels like a very soft version of Cushlon. It is soft with no bounce at all, and very stable, unlike the Vomero Premium, which I did not find stable. The engineered mesh upper is high quality and breathable, and I have no issues with it. The heel padding is very soft and the heel counter has a strong clip. It is a slip-on design, so you do not need to use the laces. The outsole looks durable. I think Nike is targeting Gen Z run-club runners who want trendy, funky shoes. It is for comfortable, steady, slow runs where you can chat as you go. For beginners who want a Nike max-cushion daily trainer like the Vomero Premium at half the price, this is the shoe. It is for casual runners and group sessions, not serious runners. I am not sure it is worth spending ₹12,000 to review it. I may return it and use the money to test Indian brands and budget shoes instead.