Nike Vomero Premium

Ben Parkes finds the Nike Vomero Premium supremely comfortable, with a thick padded tongue, no slipping, no hot spots, and no irritation.

Ben Parkes finds the Nike Vomero Premium to be the bounciest shoe they have ever run in, likening it to running with two big springs on the bottom of the shoes.

Ben Parkes finds the Nike Vomero Premium to have an incredible amount of softness and a pillow-like feel, making it impossible to feel the ground.

Ben Parkes finds the Nike Vomero Premium's stability better than expected; it can corner okay with caution, and the airbags help keep the shoe stable despite the 55 mm stack height.

Ben Parkes measured the Nike Vomero Premium weight as 439 g in UK size 12, calling it the heaviest shoe they have ever reviewed on their channel.

Ben Parkes observes that the Nike Vomero Premium's Air Zoom pods provide a big bouncy benefit regardless of strike — heel strikers, midfoot strikers, and forefoot strikers will all experience it similarly.

Ben Parkes observes that wet-weather grip of the Nike Vomero Premium outsole is good, but the outsole is noisy.

Ben Parkes warns that the 55 mm stack height of the Nike Vomero Premium carries an increased risk of rolling an ankle, and advises scanning the ground for flat surfaces.

Ben Parkes 's final verdict: the Nike Vomero Premium is a wild, crazy shoe serving a niche purpose — the softest, bounciest, squishiest max-stack shoe for jogging, unlike anything runners will have experienced before.

The Run Testers confirms that for someone who loves the idea of the Vomero Premium, it is an exceptionally comfortable shoe.

The Run Testers finds the Vomero Premium is the most comfortable shoe in the range.

The Run Testers observes that the Vomero Premium is very expensive and has a crazy high stack of 55 mm at the heel.

The Run Testers prefers that the Vomero Plus is the pick most people should look at going for generally, as it is cheaper, more of a normal shoe, and still very comfortable.

The Run Testers finds the Vomero Premium does not move well at speed, describing it as labored when trying to up the pace, and that the geometry is not built for it.

The Run Testers finds the Vomero Premium fit good in their normal running shoe size, a UK 9 (US 10), the same size they use across the Nike range.

The Run Testers finds the Vomero Premium stable despite the high stack and soft foam, with no concerning foot movement.

The Run Testers finds the Vomero Premium very stable on the run, with a very wide platform that provides lots of support on both sides.

The Run Testers finds the Vomero Premium will push a runner back to easy pace and is not a versatile shoe.

The Run Testers finds the level of cushioning under foot in the Vomero Premium is 'unreal,' soft and squishy, and you sink into it with no feel for the road.

The Run Testers observes a nice amount of space at the front of the Vomero Premium and a pretty good hold around the heel and midfoot.

The Run Testers observes the Vomero Premium is one of the heaviest non-trail shoes they have ever tested.

The Run Testers speculates the Vomero Premium is a very specialist shoe, mainly for pure easy recovery runs, and may not feel good for daily training where pace might be increased.

The Run Testers speculates the Vomero Premium may not justify its higher price for average runners who do not need that level of cushioning, compared to the cheaper and more versatile Vomero Plus.

The Run Testers speculates the Vomero Premium's heavily padded tongue will run a bit hot in hot conditions.

EDDBUD observes that his own pair of the Vomero Premium were just shy of 400 g (implying in his UK size 11).

EDDBUD expresses concern that the Vomero Premium's cutouts may not hold up in colder temperatures.

EDDBUD finds lockdown over the top of the foot is much better in the Vomero Premium than the Vomero 18, and probably similar to the Vomero Plus.

EDDBUD finds the Vomero Premium a rather niche and expensive offering.

EDDBUD finds the outsole grip on the Vomero Premium is all right on cornering.

EDDBUD finds the outsole grip on the Vomero Premium is pretty decent.

EDDBUD measured the Nike Vomero Premium (size UK 11 / US 12) at 398 g (14 oz), calling it easily the heaviest of the three Vomero models compared.

EDDBUD observes that cutouts in the Vomero Premium's outsole and midsole wall invite rocks, muck, and grit to get in.

EDDBUD scores the Vomero Premium upper 3 points (out of 3) in his comparison, ranking it best among the three Vomero models.

EDDBUD scores the Vomero Premium value 1 point (out of 3) in his comparison, ranking it lowest among the three Vomero models.

EDDBUD speculates that the Vomero Premium's weight and the extra reliance on strong ankles may outweigh some of its benefits.

EDDBUD describes £210 as 'a whopper of a price for a trainer'.

EDDBUD estimates that the Nike Vomero Premium in his size will be closer to 370 g.

EDDBUD finds 370 g to be 'a lot of weight for a shoe that's intended to sort of minimize the effort'.

A reviewer says the Paramount Max 'doesn't roll' and is 'a thud', whereas the Vomero Premium, despite being 'super heavy' and 'super big', has 'more of a roll and a bounce to it'.

Yowana describes the Vomero Premium's upper as 'very thick' and 'very comfortable', and suggests you don't want to take it out when it's 90 degrees.

Yowana describes using the Vomero Premium on a day when they want something that is 'really protective' and where they 'won't feel the ground'.

Yowana finds the Vomero Premium is 'not firm but not squishy soft either' and has 'a really nice bounce'.

Yowana characterizes the Nike Vomero Premium as a really fun ride and an absolute recovery tank.

Yowana compares the Nike Vomero Premium to the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27, finding the Nimbus has 95% of what the Vomero Premium does for him at 6'2", 155 lbs at a lower weight, without all the craziness.

Yowana finds the Nike Vomero Premium is highly stable, which he finds odd given the amount of foam, and attributes the stability to a plastic heel clip in the back that locks you down and gives a ton of bounce and protection.

Yowana finds the Nike Vomero Premium is so big and so heavy, which is why it is number five on the list and not higher.

Yowana measured the Nike Vomero Premium at 350 g in his size.

Yowana observes the Nike Vomero Premium has bounce, cushion, and protection.

Yowana states that if he were to pick one shoe, it would definitely be the Mega Blast over the Vomero Premium because the Mega Blast can do workouts, long runs, and recovery work, whereas the Vomero Premium feels like a very specialized shoe he only wants when he feels super beat up.

Yowana states the Nike Vomero Premium is very expensive.

Yowana states the Nike Vomero Premium is very heavy.

[Reviewer] distinguishes the Vomero Plus from the Vomero Premium, calling the Premium 'kind of heavy and overkill' and suggesting Nike still lacks a true high-mileage recovery shoe.

Yowana finds the Nike Vomero Premium 'is actually weirdly stable' because ZoomX is not the absolute squishiest out there and firmer pods structure it.

Yowana finds they do not like trying to run fast with all that stack in the Vomero Premium.

Yowana has taken the Nike Vomero Premium on 20-mile long runs and multiple 90-minute to 2-hour runs, and finds that 'that's where it really excels.'

Yowana is 6'2", 155 pounds, and finds that sometimes the Nike Vomero Premium feels like 'overkill' and 'too much foam' for them personally.

Yowana observes that the Nike Vomero Premium has 'a really exciting forefoot toe off' because of the air pod under the forefoot.

Yowana states the Nike Vomero Premium costs $230 and is a 'Max Cushion shoe' where purchase is 'not all about the utility.'

Yowana states the Nike Vomero Premium weighs 360 grams in their size.

Yowana finds that the Nike Vomero Premium is a 360-gram behemoth that is still enjoyable to run in.

Yowana considers the Vomero Premium 100% overkill for most people, comparing it to a luxury car — a Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, or Hummer EV — that nobody actually needs but is super fun and comfortable.

Yowana finds the Vomero Premium is not a fast shoe; of the three, he would pick the Vomero Plus for running fast due to lower weight.

Yowana judges the Vomero Premium the best of the three shoes (Vomero Plus, Pegasus Premium, Vomero Premium) for pure comfort cruising and a very capable high-mileage training shoe.

Yowana observes the Vomero Premium has a plastic heel clip and reports zero stability issues with it.

Yowana says the Vomero Premium is all about comfort and taking the burden/impact off, and calls it a game-changing shoe for people who feel running puts wear and tear on their joints.

Yowana speculates the air units provide stability and structure rather than wobbliness.

Yowana states he is satisfied with a Nimbus or Mag Max and does not need a more protective shoe, but finds the Vomero Premium fun to run in.

Doctors of Running finds that the Nike Vomero Premium looks crazy and is crazy, but does not feel unstable.

Doctors of Running observes that the Nike Vomero Premium has a super wide base underfoot and a well-done rocker.

Doctors of Running observes that the Nike Vomero Premium has no business being as stable as it is, given how high the stack is with soft materials and giant Air Zoom units.

Doctors of Running describes the feeling as being on a small trampoline undulating with the AirPod.

Doctors of Running finds that despite the high stack, the shoe does not feel unstable.

Doctors of Running finds that for the stack height, the ZoomX does not make the shoe feel unstable, and describes the ride as a nice, stable-neutral feel.

Doctors of Running finds the upper nice, with plenty of volume in the forefoot and good width; he would not anticipate issues over a long run.

Doctors of Running measured a specification weight of 11.6 oz (sample size / unit unspecified).

Doctors of Running observes a suspension-type feeling similar to the AlphaFly’s AirPod — pushing down and getting rebound — but now in both the heel and the forefoot, and he has not experienced that sensation in the heel before.

Doctors of Running observes good lockdown in the heel and midfoot, and the midfoot feels slightly wide; there is space in the shoe.

Marathon Handbook states they will not include the Nike Vomero Premium on this list because they think it is a weird shoe.

Sagasu Running finds the Nike Vomero Premium outstanding for the niche of easy and recovery running, saying it fits that niche nearly perfectly.

Sagasu Running considers the Vomero Premium's fit his favorite of the three Vomero models in 2025, describing it as what he wants a Vomero to be: good lockdown, wraps the foot nicely, fairly generous but not loose or sloppy, and not overly padded.

Sagasu Running finds neither the Vomero Premium nor the Vomero Plus to be the most stable options; he describes them as 'wobbly shoes' (not tippy) due to softness.

Sagasu Running finds that the outsoles of both the Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus are among his favorite Nike trainer outsoles in some time, with simple design, lots of coverage, waffle pattern, and a standard Nike rubber material that wears well enough.

Sagasu Running finds the Vomero Premium is a shoe 'really focused around easy running and recovery,' and that it is very clear that's all the shoe wants you to do.

Sagasu Running finds the Vomero Premium is the more stable of the two shoes, despite being softer and taller.

Sagasu Running finds the cushion of the Vomero Premium is 'endless,' describing it as 'a bounding anti-gravity feel,' like 'bounding across the moon in lower gravity.'

Sagasu Running finds the fit of the Vomero Premium to be a 'more generous fit' with a fairly squared-off toe box and good lockdown in the heel.

Sagasu Running observes that both the Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus are 'very well balanced', so the weight is not felt as bottom-heavy or swing-weight, even though they are heavy.

Sagasu Running observes that the Vomero Premium upper is a dual-layer engineered mesh with two thin layers providing a 'nice compliant generous fit on foot' and finds it 'fairly breathable for what the shoe actually is.'

Sagasu Running observes that the addition of Air Zoom units in the Vomero Premium gives it a very different ride compared to the Vomero Plus.

Sagasu Running prefers the Vomero Premium outsole a little more than the Vomero Plus outsole, liking the waffle pattern and grip.

Sagasu Running speculates that the two Air Zoom units in the Vomero Premium provide structure/platform-like function within the foam, preventing the shoe from being a 'mushy mess' and allowing the foam and foot to work against them for pop and resilience.

Sagasu Running states that for daily training the Vomero Premium is 'overkill,' recommending the Vomero Plus instead for that purpose.

Sagasu Running 's performance matrix places the Vomero Premium primarily as a recovery shoe for easier paces, noting it does steady paces 'actually quite nicely' and can touch threshold paces, but that's not its purpose.

Sagasu Running describes the Nike Vomero Premium ride as 'bounding' beyond 'boing boing,' feeling like anti-gravity, bouncing across the moon.

Sagasu Running describes the ride of the Nike Vomero Premium as 'bounding' — whatever comes after bouncy — and likens it to astronauts on the moon jumping from stride to stride.

Sagasu Running finds that the Nike Vomero Premium is so well balanced that you don't really notice the weight; it is not bottom-heavy and the swing weight is not off the charts.

Sagasu Running finds that the Nike Vomero Premium, because of its width, brings stability and feels very cushioned, planted, and anchored underfoot.

Sagasu Running finds the Nike Vomero Premium is a super fun shoe to run in — bouncy, bounding — but thinks it would be hard to justify as a true daily trainer; he believes most people are better off in something like the Nike Vomero Plus for daily training.

Sagasu Running finds the Nike Vomero Premium upper very breathable and generous in fit, which is what he wants in a recovery shoe, and he gets really good lockdown from the simple eyelet chain.

Sagasu Running finds the cushion in the Nike Vomero Premium feels endless but not overpowering; it is not tuned like a race shoe, not harsh, does not encourage fast running, and wants to keep you easy and slow, rolling you forward via the big rocker.

Sagasu Running observes that the Nike Vomero Premium has a standard waffled rubber outsole, which he finds quite great and enjoys.

Sagasu Running observes that the Nike Vomero Premium is a very wide shoe, with a very wide contact patch, especially in the midfoot and heel, engineered for stability.

Sagasu Running observes that the Nike Vomero Premium upper is a two-layer very fine engineered mesh in the midfoot and forefoot, giving a very nice generous fit with good volume in the toe box and few overlays.

Sagasu Running observes that the two Air Zoom units in the Nike Vomero Premium give the foam structure; without them the shoe would be mushy. The forefoot Air Zoom acts as a platform and structural piece to push off against, providing rebound; the heel Air Zoom does the same.

Sagasu Running recommends true to size for the Nike Vomero Premium, calling it a great generous fit and the best fit of the three Vomero models this year.

Sagasu Running states that the Nike Vomero Premium is a big, tall, heavy shoe.

Sagasu Running states that the Nike Vomero Premium is a true recovery shoe designed for recovery specifically, and for two niche use cases: as a recovery shoe during a race build (especially marathon), and as a volume-adding shoe during base building.

Sagasu Running states the Nike Vomero Premium upper is his favorite overall upper of the three Vomero models this year; it is more generous in fit than the Vomero 18 and more breathable and compliant than the Vomero Plus.

Sagasu Running 's performance matrix shows the Nike Vomero Premium is very focused on recovery and does easy running extremely well; its sweet spot is in the center of easy, and it can surprisingly touch steady and threshold paces, but beyond that is not the shoe you want.

After 35 km (approximately 20 miles) across three runs, the reviewer states the Nike Vomero Premium is optimal for what he needs — the trainer for the majority of his half-marathon build — and he plans to use it for easy runs and some long runs.

As a forefoot striker, the reviewer feels the forefoot Air Zoom unit in the Nike Vomero Premium controls foam compression and provides structure like a plate for push-off, and reports a similar sensation from the heel Air Zoom unit when heel-striking.

Contrary to some others' reports, the reviewer finds the Nike Vomero Premium's upper very breathable, comfortable in 33-34°C / low-90s°F humid Taipei conditions, and states it sheds water well because the thin engineered mesh does not hold moisture.

Sagasu Running calls the Nike Vomero Premium's upper his favorite among the three Nike Vomero models released this year (Vomero 18, Vomero Plus, Vomero Premium).

Sagasu Running characterizes the Nike Vomero Premium's fit as the most generous of the three 2024 Vomero models, with a combination of the Vomero 18's width and the Vomero Plus's volume.

Sagasu Running characterizes the Nike Vomero Premium's stability as 'stable neutral and wobbly, but not overly wobbly' — it does not force the legs to work hard, absorbing impact and letting the foot and leg move naturally.

Sagasu Running describes the Nike Vomero Premium's outsole as standard Nike rubber with waffles, good grip, the same material as on the Vomero Plus, and expects similar wear to other Nike shoes.

Sagasu Running describes the ride of the Nike Vomero Premium as bounding, beyond bouncy, comparing the sensation to astronauts bounding on the moon.

Sagasu Running finds the Nike Vomero Premium more stable than one would expect given its height and softness, though it is not the most stable shoe.

Sagasu Running finds the Nike Vomero Premium's upper is more generous fitting than the Vomero Plus's upper.

Sagasu Running identifies two primary use cases for the Nike Vomero Premium: (1) as a recovery shoe for marathon/half-marathon runners in the latter weeks of a build, to reduce impact and allow fresher legs for workouts; (2) for runners in a base phase building volume, to encourage slow running and absorb impact.

Sagasu Running states he typically prefers lower shoes but is surprised to reach for the Nike Vomero Premium as a primary trainer in a race build.

Sagasu Running states the Nike Vomero Premium is tuned for easy, recovery running and is not meant for performance running.

Sagasu Running would not recommend the Nike Vomero Premium as a first-choice daily trainer for runners not training for a race; he recommends the Vomero Plus as a lighter, more versatile daily trainer with a wider pace range.

RoadTrailRun describes the Vomero Premium as a big-smile shoe for easier runs for the faster runner, and for the more recreational runner looking for softness that gives back without being mushy.

RoadTrailRun describes the Vomero Premium as a slower-paced kind of recovery shoe due to its softness and the experience of energy return.

RoadTrailRun describes the feeling of running on sand as having some nice sink-in without feeling mushy, because the ZoomX gives nice return.

RoadTrailRun finds Nike was very bold with the shoe, its unconventional looks are really something, and cautions not to laugh at it—it is a real running shoe of a new super-soft experience that works really quite well.

RoadTrailRun finds that although the shoe is not light, it runs considerably lighter than its weight.

RoadTrailRun finds that the two separate air units make a big difference in the runnability of the shoe.

RoadTrailRun finds the Vomero Premium decently stable for its height, attributing this to the broad platform, the gap where the air unit is absent requiring a wider design, the strong heel counter, and a plastic (possibly hardened EVA) bottom of the air unit that adds stability.

RoadTrailRun finds the fit of the Vomero Premium true to size, with easy lace-up, and is impressed that the relatively light upper locks the foot to the platform well.

RoadTrailRun finds the lace-up easy and describes the upper as a really fine-fitting upper from Nike.

RoadTrailRun measured the weight of the Vomero Premium at about 11 oz (312 grams) in a US size 8.5, and finds it is the heaviest of the premium and plus shoes from Nike.

RoadTrailRun measures the platform width at 100mm at the heel, 90mm at the midfoot, and 115mm at the forefoot, and finds the broad platform helps stabilize the shoe.

RoadTrailRun observes that the ZoomX foam in the Vomero Premium is very soft, certainly softer than in the Vomero Plus or the Pegasus Plus, and provides lots of bounce and rebound and a smooth hinging feeling to get you forward.

RoadTrailRun observes that the upper is a beautiful engineered mesh, fits true to size, provides really good hold, and is helped by a very extended, stout, plushly padded heel counter.

RoadTrailRun recommends the Vomero Premium for recovery runs, easy runs, and big-smile runs as a daily trainer for those who want softness and forgiveness, finding it very well executed especially given the stack height, and not wobbly at all.

RoadTrailRun speculates that the front and rear air units provide some stability and, because they are separated at the midfoot, create a sort of hinge effect between the front and back of the shoe.

RoadTrailRun states that value depends on what you seek: a great choice for incredibly plush and soft mainly easier runs, but the Vomero Plus is a better option if you want something more conventional.

RoadTrailRun was surprised that when he picked up the pace to around 8:20 per mile (a slower tempo for him), the return was there and the speed was there, though the shoe gets a bit lumbering at slower paces.

jogoncrago observes that the Nike Vomero Premium is around 360 g in his size.

jogoncrago acknowledges there is a bit more tech and materials in the Nike Vomero Premium and it is an advanced ride compared to a standard run-of-the-mill max cushion shoe.

jogoncrago finds the Nike Vomero Premium has a 'bottomless squish' feeling.

jogoncrago finds the Nike Vomero Premium has a 'trampoline' quality to the bounce.

jogoncrago finds the Nike Vomero Premium makes easy running feel a little bit easier; they observed themselves struggling at 5:20-5:30 per km pace but ticking along at 4:50-4:55 per km pace while wearing it.

jogoncrago finds the Nike Vomero Premium's price of $320 is a lot of money and probably a bit too much.

jogoncrago finds the ideal use case for the Nike Vomero Premium is easy runs.

jogoncrago finds the stability of the Nike Vomero Premium is decent enough.

jogoncrago finds the timing of the Nike Vomero Premium is altered a little bit by the Air Zoom pods.

jogoncrago finds the upper of the Nike Vomero Premium is really nice and decently breathable.

jogoncrago has been pretty happy with the fit of the Nike Vomero Premium upper.

jogoncrago observes the width of base of the Nike Vomero Premium is enough to support the amount of cushion.

jogoncrago speculates the Nike Vomero Premium would be fairly priced at $290 to $300.

jogoncrago states that the Nike Vomero Premium is fine for moving in a straight line at a reasonably slow pace.

jogoncrago contrasts the Nike Vomero Premium ("the kind of monstrosity of the Vimeo Premium with the airbags, 55 mil stack, all that kind of stuff") as being less relevant to most buyers than the Nike Vomero Plus.

MidLife Runner attributes very long outsole durability to the Nike Vomero Premium, comparing the outsole to the thick Nike Vomero 16 that lasts a long time.

MidLife Runner does not like the $230 price of the Nike Vomero Premium and does not like anything over $200 for shoes.

MidLife Runner finds the Nike Vomero Premium very comfortable and immediately felt his legs would want to run in it every recovery day.

MidLife Runner finds the bounce of the Nike Vomero Premium so nice that it carried him into daily paces.

MidLife Runner finds the feeling underfoot of the Nike Vomero Premium matches the 'zero gravity treadmills' marketing and advertising claims.

MidLife Runner observes the Nike Vomero Premium is heavy, around 11-something ounces in US men's size 9.

MidLife Runner recommends the Nike Vomero Premium for recovery and daily training use cases, noting it is not just a one-purpose recovery shoe.

MidLife Runner speculates the Nike Vomero Premium could last 800 to 1,000 miles given its 55 mm of stack and technology, and that you get what you pay for.

MidLife Runner states that Nike waffle-pattern outsoles, which he expects on the Vomero Premium, are not the best for grip on pavement but are very durable.

MidLife Runner states the Nike Vomero Premium will last an eternity, especially with the waffle outsole.

MidLife Runner classifies the Nike Vomero Premium as a 'max recovery shoe.'

MidLife Runner mentions the Nike Vomero Premium as an example of a 'max recovery shoe.'

Conversational Pace describes Nike Air units as offering a very unique feel due to how the tensile fibers in the Air unit are spread out and the PSI they are pumped to, creating an airbag experience not available from foam.

Conversational Pace finds it surprisingly not hard to run hard efforts in the Nike Vomero Premium due to how bouncy the shoe is.

Conversational Pace finds the Nike Vomero Premium super heavy.

Conversational Pace finds the Nike Vomero Premium's cushioning to be truly bottomless, remarking they feel like they could jump out of a building and bounce right back up.

Conversational Pace measured the Nike Vomero Premium at 12.5 oz in their size.

Conversational Pace observes that adding all of the ZoomX foam around the Air unit in the Nike Vomero Premium creates a 'mega squish' with a bounce-back feel in a very unique way.

Conversational Pace observes that the Nike Vomero Premium has the most cushion they have ever felt.

Conversational Pace observes that the Nike Vomero Premium is a fun shoe that made them smile more than any shoe while running.

Conversational Pace observes that the Nike Vomero Premium is described as 'absolutely ridiculous in all the best ways.'

Conversational Pace observes that the cushioning feel of the Nike Vomero Premium is unique because it uses ZoomX foam sandwiched with a full-length Nike Zoom Air unit.

Conversational Pace observes that they have never felt cushioning like that in the Nike Vomero Premium before.

Conversational Pace recommends getting a Nike Vomero Premium if you want to make road running not suck and have fun bouncing along at easy effort.

Conversational Pace says the Nike Vomero Premium is $230, which is less than the $300 they expected.

Conversational Pace was shocked at how fast they were able to run efficiently in the Nike Vomero Premium, given how much shoe is underfoot and how much bounce it provides.

Jason Jogs characterizes the Nike Vomero Premium as a very heavy, very big, clunky shoe.

Jason Jogs experienced some heel slippage on his right foot in the Nike Vomero Premium even after tying them tightly and double-knotting.

Jason Jogs finds that for a neutral runner, the Nike Vomero Premium has a decent amount of stability — enough to avoid problems.

Jason Jogs finds that the less-responsive-than-expected Zoom Air, combined with the heavier weight, made the Nike Vomero Premium feel a little sluggish.

Jason Jogs finds the Nike Vomero Premium comfortable but not as soft as expected.

Jason Jogs finds the Nike Vomero Premium more firm than expected.

Jason Jogs had an unusual sensation: the forefoot Zoom Air unit in his right foot felt like it was moving around, which bothered him somewhat and made the midsole feel not solid.

Jason Jogs is a 200-lb runner and typically does not notice shoe weight, but he could feel the weight of the Nike Vomero Premium.

Jason Jogs is a little disappointed with the Zoom Air feel in the Nike Vomero Premium; he expected more bounce and responsiveness from two Zoom Air units but did not feel the Zoom Air as much as he would like.

Jason Jogs says he was a little disappointed with his first run in the Nike Vomero Premium but will give it more miles before a definitive judgment.

Jason Jogs speculates that because the Nike Vomero Premium has such a thick, fat midsole, it is less flexible, which in turn affects heel lockdown.

Jason Jogs speculates that the Nike Vomero Premium is not for runners who supinate heavily and strike with their forefoot, because the lateral side compressed too much and the base is not wide enough for the stack height.

Jason Jogs speculates the Nike Vomero Premium is for recovery runs or long slow runs, as he cannot see himself picking up the pace in it.

Jason Jogs speculates the Nike Vomero Premium was built for an 'anti-gravity' use case, not for running fast.

Jason Jogs 's early opinion is that, among the Vomero 18, Vomero Plus, and Vomero Premium, the Vomero Plus is the best — a better balance of cushion, lighter weight, and more fun to run in.

Road To Trail describes the Nike Vomero Premium as an annoying shoe.

Road To Trail finds the Nike Vomero Premium extremely heavy.

Road To Trail finds the Nike Vomero Premium very expensive.

Road To Trail observes that the Nike Vomero Premium feels a bit weird to run in.