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Overview
Customer Reviews
So soThey started with a lot of promise with great looks and a nice cushion even bought a 2nd pair but after 5 mths the cushion got softer and the whole stability is gone you feel like your feet are moving all over or feeling any support.Also the toe box is narrow (typical of Nikes).
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Great shoe for joggersThis shoe is an absolute banger for jogging. I run to stay in shape, not to compete. It was true to size and comfortable right out of the box. What I really love about the shoe is it allows you to run those easy miles without feeling the need to increase the speed. It did not feel heavy on my feet while cruising on my weekend run. My stats: 5'9, 190 lbs, early 50's. Enjoy the run!
Engineering IssueThe step-in feel on the Vomero 18 was great! However, once I started running, around miles 2–3, my quads began to feel like I was doing a squat workout. I believe the issue is that the midsole is too plush, combined with the large divot from the midfoot down to the heel. When I land, my foot sinks into the midsole, and instead of the foam rebounding or efficiently absorbing impact, it compresses excessively. This makes the lift-off phase of my stride feel unnecessarily energy-taxing, especially considering the shoe is not lightweight. I ran in the Vomero 18 eight times and had the same experience on every run. Unfortunately, I’ll have to retire these shoes earlier than expected and demote them to walking duty (thankfully, they’re good-looking shoes).
BTW, I'm 5'7'' around 170lbs. I run about 20-30 miles a week.
Awesome trainer 5+Been running in Nikes since the late 70s. This is one of the best training shoes I've seen out of them. Good cushioning. Not too light like a tempo shoe. I like a solid training shoe on my foot for everyday runs. Not ridiculously stacked. Some flexibility so not too stiff either. The original Vomero was a great shoe. This is the closest they've come to that one since and surpasses it. I'll be gobbling these up for future use. No need to go Premium or any other variant, stick with the 18.
Awesome!After a few 3 ml runs I love them.I’m 71, 165 lbs,
Great cushion, heel support and a medium width toe box but I had to get them 11(normally 10.5) because Nike is typically narrow.
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Solid TrainerReally amazing ride and comfortable upper. I'll be using these for my easy days on the road when I'm not on the trail. SQUISH!
I ordered my usual 9.5 and they feel a bit snug in the toebox, but it doesn't cause any problems. My only complaint is would be that the upper is really warm.
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Absolute WorkhouseBest daily trainer in years.
Almost goodIf there were as much underfoot as there is above, it would be so much better. The forefoot has little protection / stack for a shoe of this weight and for its best case use. It’s not really any more than most normal training shoes. Plus, the 10mm drop puts even more pressure on the forefoot, and the foam there feels like it’s mostly react, which doesn’t measure up to current shoes.
I also found it too flexible, making my foot work too hard to toe off. Did back-to-back with the Glycerin Max, and my pace was 20” slower per mile for the same perceived effort.
Just get a Pegasus or some other normal, lighter shoe for running. The extra weight in this shoe doesn’t go to adding protection or saving feet on longer / easier runs. But, if you like super built-up and comfortable uppers and aren’t really using them for running, it’s a good-looking casual shoe.
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Great for everyday easy runsThese are the first pair of Nike's I have used for running in about 10 years. They are comfortable and fit my wide-ish foot very well. So far I put on around 60 miles in the month I have owned them. Only used for easy runs (I am a 4hr marathoner) so around 830-10min mile pace and they are enjoyable. Midsole is responsive yet soft, nice padded tongue, good lock down. Only negatives are they don't breathe very well and run a bit hot. I have also worn through the nubbies on the outer heel where I normally experience the most wear. I don't expect these to hold up to more than 150 miles. I will likely then transition them into casual wear shoes since the styling is fairly neutral. Overall, it's a good shoe that I keep reaching for on easy days and then don't even think about while running in them since they are super comfortable.
Overall great shoe for easy milesThe Vomero 18 felt amazing on foot. The dual foam setup was something I was skeptical of Initially, however, it proved to be everything Nike boasted of. I’m a forefoot striker, so I don’t know much about the heel-to-toe transition other than the shoes handling well on some steeper downhills. The shoes are by no means a speedy trainer, but that’s not to say they aren’t an exciting one. They felt bouncy enough at 7’30” pace and maintained that comfortable ride even moving a bit quicker at 6’30” pace. Honestly, I can’t imagine going any faster than the latter in these, but they do a phenomenal job for easy miles. My only small gripe is the heel being a little bit on the clunkier side of things, although it’s nothing too dramatic. The only reason I give these 4/5 stars is because I feel like they could be a little bouncier/lighter to where tempo sessions would be possible to run in them. Overall the shoe does what it’s supposed to do, and feels amazing, but it is by no means a “unicorn/do it all” trainer.
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Mileage HogsSoft, balanced and very good fit. Back in the day you had trainers and flats. These are great trainers. The Vomero kind of lost it's way for a few years, but this version is proof it is back. Good step in feel, lock down and toe space. Outsole is strategic and flexible. Low volume, wider foot. 5'9 and 155 lbs and I run 40-50 mpw on pavement and flat dirt paths
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