Nike Vomero 18
Exact average 80.3 · 5 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 79
Image: Nike7 professional reviewers tested the Nike Vomero 18, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance. Most common complaint: size and weight.
Reviewed by Run to the Finish, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and 4 more
The catch: It runs small, feels heavy, and is not very bouncy.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 93Run to the Finish
A favorite max-cushioned daily trainer that still feels great and wears well after 200 miles, comfortable and smooth rather than mushy, and a clear step from the Pegasus.
Read Run to the Finish review - 80TechRadar
A stylish long-distance shoe with some of the best cushioning the reviewer has tried, as long as you size up for its snug fit.
Read TechRadar review - 80Tom's Guide
A plush, lively max-cushion shoe the reviewer loved for easy and long runs, with only an awkward tongue and weight as complaints.
Read Tom's Guide review - 73OutdoorGearLab
A comfortable, stable and protective trainer best at slow, steady paces, though it is heavy and runs warm.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 70RunningShoesGuru
A soft, max-cushioned trainer that suits easy and recovery runs but is heavier and less versatile than earlier Vomeros; the reviewer prefers the Vomero 17.
Read RunningShoesGuru review - 83est.The Independent
Named the best max-cushioned shoe: easy to like, true to size and steadier than most thick-soled shoes.
Read The Independent review - 83est.Gear Patrol
A high-stack, responsive daily trainer whose rocker keeps it from feeling mushy, with an excellent padded upper.
Read Gear Patrol review
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Common questions
Is the Nike Vomero 18 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 7 recommend it. It runs small, feels heavy, and is not very bouncy.
Do critics agree about the Nike Vomero 18?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (RunningShoesGuru) to 93 (Run to the Finish), a spread of 23 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Nike Vomero 18?
Size and weight (3 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Nike Vomero 18?
The Hoka Skyflow (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.