Max Cushion · Nike

Vomero 18

Name: Nike Vomero 18
Brand: Nike
Price: 150 USD

ZoomX on top of ReactX, stacked high and priced like a daily trainer.

8.0 Strong

Runsletter Score out of 10. Excellent, with a trade-off or two worth knowing.

Buy it if

Excellent value for this much cushion
ZoomX top layer adds real spring
Durable ReactX base
Familiar 10mm drop

Skip it if

Heavy for the price class it competes in
Snug midfoot in the standard width

$150

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Weight: 325 g
Stack: 46 mm
Drop: 10 mm

The verdict

The Vomero 18 puts a layer of bouncy ZoomX on top of firmer, more durable ReactX, then stacks the lot very high. You get a soft, springy top layer with enough support underneath to keep it from feeling sloppy. The 10mm drop makes it feel familiar if you come from a traditional trainer.

It's a big daily trainer as much as a recovery shoe. It handles easy runs, long runs and steady miles well. It undercuts most of this shelf on price, has more spring than the Nimbus 27, and isn't as light as the 1080 v14.

The upper is padded and comfortable, with a fairly snug midfoot. Runners with wide feet should look at the wide version.

“The best-value big cushion shoe Nike has made in years.”

Specs

Weight	325 g
Stack height	46 mm
Drop	10 mm
Cushion	5 / 5
Plate	None
Support	Neutral
Surface	road
Best for	long, recovery, daily
Midsole	ZoomX over ReactX
Upper	Engineered mesh with a padded collar and tongue
Outsole	Rubber in high-wear areas
Fit	True to size, snug midfoot
Widths	Standard and wide