Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 21, 2026 · summarized
MixedBouncy and comfortable, but the instability hurt their hips during half training.
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Max cushionRanked #4 in Max cushion
Very plush, durable and bouncy for easy and long runs; unstable on uneven ground or turns.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 21, 2026 · summarized
MixedBouncy and comfortable, but the instability hurt their hips during half training.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 15, 2026 · summarized
MixedA bit too bouncy and wobbly for someone who prefers firmer, lower shoes.
YouTube comment · on Ben Parkes · May 8, 2026 · summarized
MixedStill rode great after 300 miles, but they retired them early because they kept rolling their ankle.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 2, 2026 · summarized
MixedLoves their Vomero Plus but rolled an ankle in it and is still feeling it almost six weeks later, so won't buy a taller successor.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 28, 2025 · summarized
MixedOne of their favourites this year for slow easy runs, but so unstable that heavy use overworks their legs.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 22, 2025 · summarized
MixedOwning both, this runner finds the Vomero Plus bouncy but a little unstable and wide, while the Vomero 18 is narrower and more stable but heavier.
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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