Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 26, 2026 · summarized
MixedFelt heavy for running; now a great walking shoe.
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Very plush, durable and bouncy for easy and long runs; unstable on uneven ground or turns.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 26, 2026 · summarized
MixedFelt heavy for running; now a great walking shoe.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 15, 2026 · summarized
NegativeLittle pop for a light forefoot striker and too much shoe; didn't last much past 300 miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 14, 2026 · summarized
MixedRuns hot and feels heavy for a lighter runner, but grew on them and has lots of life left near 350 miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 14, 2026 · summarized
NegativeNow meh after 120 miles: too much upper, a heel counter that bothered their Haglund's, and a less durable outsole than expected.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 14, 2026 · summarized
NegativeToo much padding, foam and rubber: far too bulky.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 4, 2026 · summarized
NegativeRelegated to walking: clunky and heavy next to their Superblast 2s.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 1, 2026 · summarized
PositivePlush, durable and lively for recovery up to marathon pace, with a great upper; heavy and so-so lockdown for narrow feet.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 1, 2026 · summarized
MixedLoves it but it gets heavy after 6–7 km.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 1, 2026 · summarized
MixedToo heavy past 8 km, so moved it to recovery runs.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 16, 2026 · summarized
MixedHeavy in size 13; now mostly walks in them, preferring the lighter Red Hare 9 Ultra for running.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 1, 2026 · summarized
NegativeHeavy, slow and too tall with no ground feel; they forced out 200 miles then threw them away.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 13, 2025 · summarized
Negative15 miles in, the Vomero Plus feels like big cumbersome boats to them, as the Superblast 2 did.
Most runners find the Vomero Plus very plush and durable, a soft, bouncy shoe for easy and long runs. The main complaints are instability, especially on uneven ground or turns, and weight that some notice after 6 to 8 km. A few find the fit narrow.
Of the 135 reviews with a clear verdict, 62% are positive, 13% mixed and 24% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (14 reviews), heavy (12 reviews) and narrow fit (5 reviews). For example: Very bouncy but so unstable that after a few runs their right ankle needed a physio, so they returned it for another Superblast 2.
We collected and summarized 135 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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