Nike Vomero 18 vs Nike Vomero Premium
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikeVomero 18 | NikeVomero Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2025 | October 2025 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Road running | Road running |
| Weight | 325 g (better) | 351 g |
| Heel height | 46 mm | 55 mm |
| Forefoot height | 36 mm | – |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Carbon plate | No | No |
| Midsole foam | Dual-density midsole, ZoomX foam stacked on top of ReactX foam | Full-length ZoomX foam with two Air Zoom units, one in the heel and one in the forefoot, as described by Nike |
| Plate | – | No carbon-fibre plate; Nike attributes cushioning and responsiveness to ZoomX and Air Zoom |
| Upper | Soft, stretchy engineered mesh; foam collar; plush tongue and lining; reflective details | Engineered mesh with padded collar and tongue |
| Outsole | Durable rubber outsole with pods around the edge and a redesigned traction pattern; increased rocker | Waffle tread with high-abrasion rubber |
| Fit | MR-10 last | – |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Easy and long road runs, recovery runs and all-day comfort | Everyday road running and recovery training; Nike says it is not approved by World Athletics |
| Measured figures | RunRepeat lab: 298 g, 42.5 mm heel, 28.6 mm forefoot, 13.9 mm drop | Nike's 351 g weight is for one men's UK 9 shoe; 55 mm heel stack is the maker's claim. RunRepeat measures 326 g, 50.1 mm heel and 41.3 mm forefoot in its men's US 9 pair, with an 8.8 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Colourways | Grey Fog/Off-White/Work Blue/Dark Obsidian, Black/Dark Smoke Grey/Light Smoke Grey/Black, White/Green Spark/Midnight Navy and others | Grey Mist/Smoky Blue/Barely Green/Racer Blue shown; other colours available |
| Widths | Regular and wide | – |
