After I realized the Nimbus 17 weren’t working out, I have been rotating through several models of shoes.  It’s hard to fall in love with a new shoe when your previous shoe model changes significantly.

There are a few models of shoes I am currently experimenting with. I like to wait until I’ve put about 100 miles on the shoe to give it a review.

Always remember that although I might like the shoe, everyone has different feet.  So what works for me, may not work for you.  

Nike did not pay me to write a review about their shoe…

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The first running shoe I ever purchased was the Nike Pegasus.  It’s hard to believe that was four years ago! Similar to most people, I started running in Nike.  It is the most well known sports brand after all!

After working in a running store for over a year and a half, I have watched Nike shoes transform into something I’m familiar with again.

I have a fairly wide foot, neutral gait and high arches.  I also like a lot of cushion.  The Vomero 10 went through a drastic change and was finally given more cushion.  It’s now able to compete with other high cushioned models such as the Saucony triumph, Brooks glycerin or Asics Nimbus.

The feel: 

The upper of the shoe fits really well.  Many people assume because they have wider feet, they can’t run in Nike.  That isn’t the case and the Vomero fits naturally wider feet.

The new flywire upper hugs the foot really well. It fits well. It hugs the arch of the foot while providing plenty of room in the toebox.

I normally wear a size 9.5 wide or size 10.  In the Vomero I wear a size 10 and it fits well.

Running: 

The Nike Vomero is firm. For the last few models the Nike Vomero has felt very similar to the Pegasus. Why buy a shoe that is 30 dollars more expensive when it feels the same as less expensive shoe? (The Vomero is 140 while the Pegasus is 110).

In my opinion, the changes from the Vomero 9 to the 10 are a drastic. It has been given more cushion to separate it from the Pegasus.  That change works well for me but I’ve known a few loyal Vomero fans who don’t like the change.

I like higher cushioned shoes and have tried most of the comparable options.  The Nike Vomero is the most responsive. I feel as though I have a faster turnover in this shoe. I also find myself “feeling” the pavement and the ground the most in the shoe.

It’s a great update and a shoe I will continue to keep in my rotation.

Cost: $140 (Comparable high cushioned models cost $150)

Pros:

• Lots of cushion
• The upper designs fits a lot of shoes

Cons:

• Nike changes their models and styles of shoes frequently. This model might be awesome for you but the next model might be 180 degrees different.

Questions for you:
Have you ever run in the Nike Vomero?
What was your first running shoe?