ZeroHour AeroWeave

Yoho's ZeroHour AeroWeave is a direct copy of the ASICS Nimbus 26. The outsole pattern, midsole design and knit upper all look the same. I liked Yoho's Catapult for its unique softness and springiness, so I hoped this would be a Nimbus for ₹2,500. That is what I paid for it. It is light, at 250 g in my UK 8. The midsole is Phylon, which is a bit softer than EVA, and Yoho says it gives energy return. To me it is a normal midsole with nothing extra soft. Yoho does not list the stack height. I felt a drop of about 6 to 7 mm. I have run 20 km in it, and at 75 kg the impact protection held up with no shock or pain. But the forefoot sinks in quickly, and there seems to be something like a plastic plate inside. The foam feels lower in density than it looks, so I think it will last 250 to 300 km where it should last 500 km. The knit upper is soft cloth and its breathability is above average. It copies the Nimbus tongue, heel padding and heel counter, but it feels like a budget Nimbus. You can feel the difference in quality when you touch it. Overall the upper is above average. They could have used a thicker, more durable mesh. Outsole traction and durability are decent. The whole shoe is built to last about 300 km. I would put it in the walking category. At ₹2,500 it is a decent walking shoe with occasional jogging. If you plan to use it as a proper running shoe, I doubt its durability, and it may tear or go flat soon. I will run 100 km in it to check. For walking and jogging of 3 to 5 km, up to 20 km a week, I would recommend the Lotto Arrow Step instead. It is heavier at about 300 g in UK 8, but at under ₹2,500 its build quality is much better and its foam is far superior.