Our Initial Thoughts on the Nike Vomero Premium
With 55mm of stack in the heel, the Vomero Premium is officially Nike’s highest-stacked running shoe by a hefty margin. A full ZoomX midsole combined with articulated Zoom Air units in the forefoot and heel makes this trainer one of, if not, the best impact absorption options to hit the hobby jogger market. Below we will let you know our initial thoughts after two 10 mile runs and one 20 mile long run.
This week, a Supwell community member came in clutch and hooked us up with an early-access pair of the Nike Vomero Premium. Does Nike’s latest max stack training shoe live up to the hype?
Nike Vomero Premium
Initial Thoughts After the First Day of Testing
In our initial testing, we took the Vomero Premium for a 20 mile double day—10 aerobic miles in the morning, and another 10 in the afternoon. While we certainly noticed the Vomero Premium’s weight in the first few miles (it tips the scales at 360 grams in our US Men’s 10.5, officially making it the heaviest performance shoe we’ve tested this year), we quickly developed an appreciation for the shoe’s leg-saving bounce. Watch the full first-run review video on the Supwell YouTube channel:
Olympic Marathoner and Nike Athlete Conner Mantz has praised the injury prevention capabilities of the Vomero Premium, and we can see exactly what he’s talking about after our first day in the shoe. With a 55mm stack of Nike’s ZoomX and dual Air Zoom units in the heel and forefoot, the Vomero Premium has a fun, floaty and highly cushioned midsole that gives ultimate protection from the pavement. While the shoe doesn’t necessarily provide speed assistance, it allows you to run aerobic miles with less stress on the musculoskeletal system. When we were running 7:30 min/mile pace, for example, the impact on the body felt more like 8:30 min/mile. Think of it like an anti-gravity treadmill for the roads: this is the Vomero Premium’s transcendent quality.
Testing the Vomero Premium on a 20-Mile Long Run
After taking the Vomero Premium on a 20-mile long run to test its high mileage capabilities, we can safely say that this is what we’ve been wanting out of a max stack Nike shoe—a protective, cushioned, bouncy, fun shoe that we’ve been waiting for. Honestly, they should have named this shoe the Invincible 4. It has many similar qualities in terms of the ride experience and geometry with just more foam underfoot. It rides exactly how it looks, providing a bouncy, cushioned, fun, high-tech, and unique experience. The ZoomX foam provides a fun toe-off and peppy toe-off experience and you get the bounce in the heel from the Air Zoom unit. Our only word of caution after taking it for a 20-mile long run is that it is a very heavy, large shoe. It reminds us of the Hoka Skyward X without the aggressive bite and propulsion—it feels like a more comfort-oriented, non-plated Skyward X. Check out the 20-Mile Long Run video on the Supwell YouTube channel below.
Summary—Who Should Buy this Shoe?
This isn’t a shoe that the majority of people need, but we can envision the Vomero Premium becoming a valuable tool for those looking to safely ramp up their weekly mileage…and also for shoe sickos seeking the new and unique ride experiences. If you are looking for the utmost in comfort, to completely take the burden off your legs and completely delete the ground-feel you might find in other shoes, and you aren’t too worried about the speed, this is a great choice. Be on the lookout for this one to drop in October.
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