TechRadar80
A stylish long-distance shoe with some of the best cushioning the reviewer has tried, as long as you size up for its snug fit.
Nike Vomero 18
6 expert reviews#5 of 8 running shoes
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recommend
recommend
Best for plush daily cushioning
Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the Nike Vomero 18, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance. Most common complaint: size and weight.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tom's Guide, RTINGS.com and 3 more
The catch: It runs small, feels heavy, and is not very bouncy.
Critics agree
Scores run from 73 to 834 printed scores, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 77
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What do critics say about the Nike Vomero 18?
Tom's Guide80
A plush, lively max-cushion shoe the reviewer loved for easy and long runs, with only an awkward tongue and weight as complaints.
RTINGS.com76
A stable, firm and reliable daily trainer that suits easy mileage, though it is heavier and less bouncy than some rivals.
OutdoorGearLab73
A comfortable, stable and protective trainer best at slow, steady paces, though it is heavy and runs warm.
Gear Patrol83est.
A high-stack, responsive daily trainer whose rocker keeps it from feeling mushy, with an excellent padded upper.
The Independent83est.
Named the best max-cushioned shoe: easy to like, true to size and steadier than most thick-soled shoes.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Comfort and cushioning5 of 6
Performance5 of 6
What critics dislike most
Size and weight4 of 6
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Is the Nike Vomero 18 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. It runs small, feels heavy, and is not very bouncy.
Do critics agree about the Nike Vomero 18?
Critics agree: scores range from 73 (OutdoorGearLab) to 83 (Gear Patrol), a spread of 10 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Nike Vomero 18?
Size and weight (4 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Nike Vomero 18?
The Asics Novablast 5 (critic score 85), top pick, narrowly.