Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 26, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAfter 730 miles: an extremely durable daily trainer for many paces, best on long and easy runs, with a comfortable breathable upper.
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Many runners find the Vomero 18 a comfortable, well-cushioned and durable trainer for easy and long runs, with several reporting 500 miles or more.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 26, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAfter 730 miles: an extremely durable daily trainer for many paces, best on long and easy runs, with a comfortable breathable upper.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 29, 2025 · summarized
PositiveLoves the Vomero 18: soft and comfortable, perfect for recovery and long runs, though a little hot on warm days.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 10, 2025 · summarized
PositiveWith 300–350 miles on the Vomero 18, this runner did 16 miles in them and expects 400–450 miles total.
YouTube · The Run Testers · Mar 25, 2025 · summarized
PositiveOver 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.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 11, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter a couple of runs, this runner finds the Vomero 18 fixes the Vomero 17's forefoot cushioning issues; less versatile but better for long runs.
Blog · Supwell · summarized
PositiveOne of the surprise shoes of 2025. A plush, stable max-cushion trainer that they kept reaching for over 100 miles, best for easy runs under about an hour.
Many runners find the Vomero 18 a comfortable, well-cushioned and durable trainer for easy and long runs, with several reporting 500 miles or more. Weight is the clearest downside, with some calling it heavy and clunky, and it runs warm. A narrow fit troubles wider feet.
Of the 57 reviews with a clear verdict, 53% are positive, 14% mixed and 33% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (7 reviews), narrow fit (3 reviews) and wears out fast (3 reviews). For example: Bought the Vomero 18 and is selling it: a decent cushioned cruiser but too heavy, clunky, thick and warm for them.
We collected and summarized 57 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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