The mesh is actually a really superb non stretch monofilament fiber kind grid with knit in standoff “puffs” in addition to printed dot and line overlays concentrated on the midfoot for assist that work along with the very nicely padded gusset tongue. The foot wrap could be very comfy and whereas I used to be skeptical does an incredible job holding the foot to the large peak platform.
The midfoot doesn’t work alone in securing the foot that’s for certain as we’ve got a really large inflexible prolonged heel counter with a excessive achilles collar.
All of the collars are densely and deeply padded particularly so the maintain is completely safe and comfy. There are pretty inflexible extensions of the padding into the lace up together with a versatile plastic panel absolutely connecting the rear to the lacing.
All of this rear building seemingly contributes to the burden of the Premium however it’s efficient and sure important give the comfortable foam and big heights.
The toe field has very first rate peak, quantity and width with the skinny comfortable and pliable mesh, whereas non stretch, having some give for wider ft. Not a large vast match however for certain not a Pegasus slender low toe field or with any sense of suffocating maintain. The size is true to dimension with out points.
All in all a really applicable and comfy higher as much as the duty of holding the foot to the large platform.
Midsole & Platform
Sam: The platform is the large assertion from Nike right here. With a 55mm heel / 45mm forefoot they’ve out maxed the competitors The platform is appropriately broad sufficient at 100mm heel / 90mm midfoot / 115mm forefoot US M8.5. I famous the unusually vast midfoot platform which gave me pause.
Would transitions be labored as along with the broad midfoot the stack peak on the floor platform could be very flat with solely a minimal rear rocker and no carve out at midfoot to talk of, and on high of that, a inflexible non flexing profile. My worries have been unfounded.
Now we have an all ZoomX foam midsole right here with two Air Zoom items with at midfoot a brief stretch with no Air unit. The Zoom X foam is softer than the Vomero Plus’s and the Air items are usually not over pressurized. Landings are comfortable and simple, not completely steady regardless of the large heel counter however are fairly steady.
Then feeling at midfoot in transition is sort of a refined hinge with the foot shifting by means of the hole then step by step plunging down into the froth in the direction of a pleasant stately clean toe off. The 10mm drop for certain is so as right here and aiding in these clean transitions.
All of it works very well given the huge geometry with plenty of comfortable energetic bounce and infinite cushion. I did discover at sooner gradual tempo paces (8:30 mile) the softness made for some wobbly rear softness (just like the brand new a lot lighter and considerably decrease stack ASICS Megablast) however glancing on the watch I used to be stunned how a lot sooner my tempo was than I anticipated.
Clearly, the well-known vitality return of the ZoomX foam was bouncing me together with simply sufficient management from the platform width and Zoom Air to not lose momentum. Slower paces have been additionally clean and simple though I do want the heel was a bit much less comfortable. Deeper rubber would possibly assist to present it faster rebound? That mentioned there may be no massive sensation of getting to push by means of the peak and softness making them a pleasant restoration run and simpler paces shoe.
All of this mentioned, I do assume the Premium can be but more practical, simply as leg pleasant, and importantly lighter If Nike had stopped the peak at 50mm as an alternative of 55mm and never shot as far for the moon as they do right here.
Outsole
The outsole is traditional Nike with a dense array of mini waffle lugs overlaying almost your complete backside of the shoe however for two home windows to the Air items and a shallow central uncovered foam space. The in depth protection clearly helps stabilize the comfortable ZoomX above. ‘
And Nike boldly stamps the stack peak into the underside. Good contact.
Sturdiness needs to be good however given the geometry extra miles are as a way to see if centered put on areas emerge.
Trip, Conclusions and Suggestions
Sam: Nike went massive, daring and comfortable with the Vomero Premium in a transparent departure from any prior Nike coach. The final massive smiles coach from Nike for me was the then large for its time Tempo Subsequent % uptempo lengthy distance shoe. Right here we’re clearly on the extra mellow paces facet to issues.
Radical but sensible, the Premium isn’t any gimmick. Its trip is energetic and enjoyable and whereas big in all dimensions not ponderous or mushy. Whereas clearly comfortable and bouncy given all of the ZoomX foam, and for certain no light-weight , it has confirmed surprisingly “quick” given its weight which is up there at about 11.55oz / 327g US9 To a big extent the clearly felt “vitality return” mitigates the mass of the shoe and its weight..
The load and sheer mass of the shoe.. It performs nicely and for certain makes a daring design assertion however.. I feel a considerably decrease stack of the identical building and supplies, say at a 50mm heel would lighten the Premium and provides it extra response and snap thus extending its utility and worth.
For me it matches within the Nike line up as the straightforward restoration run shoe with the Vomero Plus the longer distance coach for these wanting one thing plusher than the common Vomero with the Pegasus Plus the uptempo possibility. It is usually very comfy strolling and standing round all day shoe.
Nike went massive and daring and largely succeeds right here delivering a giant smiles large of a real operating shoe that challenges conventions creating the primary “tremendous tremendous max cushion” highway coach.
Sam’s Rating: 9.15 / 10 😊😊😊😊
Trip (50%): 9 Given the massive stack peak the trip is sensible and enjoyable however want for much less stack peak and weight to increase utility
Match (30%): 9.5 Excellent higher that balances consolation and maintain excellent given the massive stack peak
Worth (15%): 8.5 Associated to trip, a bit much less shoe would ship extra utility and add to worth as we’re at $230 right here
Model (5%): 9.5 Daring and clear highlighting the Zoom X and Air excellent
Sam’s Video Evaluation of the Vomero Premium
5 Comparisons
Nike Vomero Plus (RTR Evaluation)
Sam: An enormous 51 g lighter at 9.6 oz / 272g US8.5, the Plus has an all Zoom X midsole (no Air) and a decrease however nonetheless large 45/35 stack peak. Considerably firmer and extra uptempo in focus than the Premium, it has a wider vary of “sensible” run makes use of however much less of the enjoyable comfortable vitality of the Premium and is priced $50 much less.
NIke Pegasus Premium (RTR Evaluation)
The Peg Premium at 10.86 oz / 308g US8.5 isn’t a lot lighter than the Vomero Premium. As with the Vomero Plus, it has a “decrease” however nonetheless large 45/35 stack peak. Its full size Air Zoom “plate” impressed by Nike carbon Flyplate desgin and decrease ReactX foam layer give it a firmer extra responsive trip than the Vomero however nonetheless with plenty of cushioning. It leans extra uptempo each day coaching and assist than the Vomero Premium however it’s for me held again by its weight and relative stiffness for its meant makes use of. Of the Vomero Premium, Vomero Plus, and Peg Premium it’s my least favourite of the three.
Asics Megablast (RTR Evaluation)
The Megablast has the same comfortable and energetic tremendous foam trip with no distractions as its midsole is all supercritical Turbo foam. Its stack peak is a “mere” 45/37 however nonetheless large. It’s dramatically lighter at 7.69 oz / 218g US 8.5 and that is felt. As a result of its extra minimal higher and no Air or plates, it’s about equally as steady. Priced about the identical at $225, it’s a better option for the sooner lighter runner looking for a comfortable and energetic each day coach whereas the Premium I feel is a better option for restoration runs and the extra informal runner looking for the max in comfortable enjoyable cushioning that’s extra managed.
Brooks Glycerin Max (RTR Evaluation)
A decrease 6mm drop shoe, the 45.25 mm heel / 39.25 mm forefoot stack peak Brooks can be lighter at 10.6 oz / 301g US8.5. Even with its massive dimensions, the Max leans sooner paces than the Premium. It has been a relative chore to run slower paces in as a consequence of its abrupt entrance rocker and decrease drop. Its twin supercritical foam midsole is duller, firmer and fewer reactive in really feel however extra steady than the Nike’s.
Adidas Prime X Strung (RTR Evaluation)
Totally completely different approaches to tremendous tremendous max cushion trainers right here and completely different makes use of. The 50mm heel Prime X is significantly lighter at 10 oz / 283g US8.5 and outfitted with an elaborate system of plates. It’s designed for uptempo operating in contrast to the mellow paces Premium and isn’t a lot enjoyable (or use) run at slower paces. Clear win for Nike in higher consolation right here.
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Tester Profile
Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Highway Path Run. He’s in his 60’s with 2025 Sam’s 54th yr of operating roads and trails. He has a many years previous 2:28 marathon PR. As of late he runs halves within the simply sub 1:43 vary if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week principally at average paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, mountaineering or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 160 lbs, if he isn’t having fun with too many superb New England IPA’s.
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