Nike Vomero 18 Reviews

Chose it over the Novablast 5 because it fits their narrow feet like a glove.

Returned after one use because the midsole paint faded, though they found it very comfy.

With wide feet they have no issues in the Vomero 18 for long runs, easy days and some tempo, with better heel lockdown than the Invincible 3.

A 190 lb runner is extremely impressed with the Vomero 18 after about 50 miles, their most comfortable of 15+ shoes.

The Vomero 18 may be their favourite shoe; the generous tongue padding lets them lace tight without top-of-foot pain.

Over 30 miles in the Vomero 18, including runs up to 90 minutes, easy 10Ks and a marathon-pace 5K. They liked the plush padded upper, true-to-size fit, a stable, cushioned ride with some bounce, and an outsole that handled light trails. Minuses are the extra weight over the previous version, though it runs lighter than it looks, and the thick tongue making lockdown a bit fiddly. They say it suits easy to moderate long miles and first-time marathoners.

After nearly 200 miles, this runner finds the Vomero 18 more dialed-in than the Invincible 3 for easy and recovery runs, with a better-fitting but very warm upper.

Up to about 30 km run in the Vomero 18 so far. They liked the plush, well-padded upper with good lockdown and no heel slip, a stable ride despite the very tall stack, good grip, and no visible wear yet. Downsides are the weight, a thick upper that may run hot in warm weather (untested), and no snap at 5K or 10K pace. They see it as a comfortable daily shoe for marathon and half marathon training.

True to size with a plush upper wider than typical Nike, the Vomero 18's half-ZoomX midsole gives a smooth, comfortable rocker ride; a heavy, warm comfort cruiser rather than a speed shoe.