Nike Vomero Plus Review – The perfect easy day shoe
The Nike Vomero Plus is a max cushioned shoe that is the perfect companion for your easy days. At the same time it retains enough pop to be considered a choice for marathoners running around 2:11:00.
At the end of 2025, I lucked out at finding an episode of the Inside Running Podcast where they were talking through their shoes of the year. For easy runs, they voted almost unanimously for the Nike Vomero Plus and I knew I had to try them.
In this review I go through the shoes in detail including my experience running in them, what I like, what I dislike, who should buy and who should not buy.
Pros
- Exceptionally comfortable from day one
- Great stability for easy and recovery runs
- Works well on dry trails and flat roads
- Available in a wide range of colours
- Regularly discounted below £100
Cons
- Not suitable for faster tempo or race paces
- Outsole less grippy than dedicated trail shoes
- Stack height may not suit all runners
Who should buy the Nike Vomero Plus
- Runners looking for a max-cushioned daily trainer for easy and recovery runs
- Marathon runners who need a comfortable shoe for high-mileage blocks
- Runners who prefer a higher stack height for joint protection
- Anyone who has enjoyed previous Nike Vomero models or the Pegasus Plus
Who should avoid the Nike Vomero Plus
- Runners who want a single shoe for everything — this is not a tempo or race shoe
- Anyone who prefers a lower stack height or more ground feel
- Trail runners – outsole grip is limited to dry, packed surfaces
- Budget-conscious runners – at full RRP this is a premium-priced trainer
Vomero Plus stats
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Weight |
230g (women’s UK 6), 273g (men’s UK 9) |
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Stack height |
45mm (heel), 35mm (forefoot) |
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Heel-to-toe drop |
10mm |
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Type |
Road |
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Best for |
Recovery runs, easy runs |
What they’re like to run in
Comfort is the word I always use to describe these shoes. Every time I slide my feet into the Vomero Plus and start a run, it just feels easy. The stability is spot on and that’s another reason they’re so good for running on tired legs.
The outsole has more grip than many of the other shoes I use such as the Adidas Evo SL and I wouldn’t hesitate to take the Vomero Plus on dry, flat trails where I’d usually opt for a faster trail shoe like the Hoka Tecton X3.
Given these are Nike, the shoes come in a range of different colours and they are refreshing these very often. It means you can often pick these shoes up in the sale and I’ve even seen them on sale for just north of £100.
My first run
My first run in the Vomero Plus was a 15 mile (24 kilometre) long run on part of the Brighton Marathon route. I ran on tired legs after a 10 mile session the day before and the Vomero Plus are a perfect shoe for this situation. It almost felt like I wasn’t having to try as hard.
What I use them for
My main use has been easy runs. For me those usually last for 5-7 miles (8-12 kilometres) and often include hill reps. Whilst the Vomero Plus aren’t the absolute best for hill reps, I still find they have enough pop to manage 20 seconds or so of pace
I’ve also taken these on a few longer stints. As well as the 15 mile first run, I’ve done two further runs of 11 miles and 13 miles, both on tired legs. For the rest of this block for the Brighton Marathon, I’ll continue to use them for road runs that are at recovery or easy pace for the foreseeable future.
Sizing and fit
I bought the Vomero Plus in a size 10.5, which is my regular size and have had no issues with the fit. The toe box is roomy to the extent that some runners may not like how much space it offers on the top of the foot. What this does is make it perfect for long runs and any swelling does not cause issues.
If you are between sizes I always advise to order the size above and below, then send back the one that doesn’t fit.
Durability
After 120 miles, the shoes are showing almost no considerable wear and tear. They legit feel like I just started running in them and the outsole has very little noticeable wear. This makes me think that I won’t need to swap these out of my rotation until well north of 400 miles.
I will update this section after 300 miles.
What are the alternatives?
I’ve tried out plenty of alternatives to the Vomero Plus and you can compare them in the table below.
| Name | Weight | Stack | Drop | Released | Best for |
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| ASICS Superblast 2 | 249 g | 🥇 45 mm / 37 mm | 8 mm | 2024 | Long runs |
| ASICS Megablast | 230 g | 44.6 mm / 35.9 mm | 8 mm | 🥇 2025 | Tempo runs |
| Adidas Adizero Evo SL | 🥇 220 g | 36.9 mm / 30.2 mm | 6 mm | 2024 | All-round running |
| On Cloudmonster | 275 g | 37 mm / 31 mm | 6 mm | 2022 | Easy runs |
Vomero Plus vs. Vomero 18
Nike introduced the Vomero Plus to its lineup of every day trainers to complement the Vomero 18. The big differences are the higher stack height (45mm vs 33mm in the Vomero 17), a new ZoomX foam compound in the Vomero Plus and a softer ride.
The Vomero 18 offers a firmer ride and this brings with it a higher level of stability. For recovery runs, go for the Vomero Plus. For daily training, go for the Vomero 18.
Where to buy
You can buy the Nike Vomero Plus from Nike direct, SportsShoes, MandM Direct, Runners Need and plenty of local retailers in the UK. It retails at £164.99, but I’ve seen heavy discounts to under £100.
Verdict
Nike Vomero Plus
I can’t recommend the Vomero Plus enough. After 120 miles (193 kilometres), they still feel like they did the first time I wore them and it’s like running on a pair of cushions.
Product Brand: Nike
Product In Stock: InStock
4.5
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