Nike Vomero 17

The Nike Vomero 17 comes to the market with the promise of delivering an exceptional, comfortable and safe running experience. Designed for those looking for comfort and performance in one shoe, the Vomero 17 is a versatile option for all types of runners- especially for those looking for maximum cushioning, comfort and running safety in a shoe that is not overly heavy.

Technical features

The Nike Vomero 17 comes in a weight of 286 grams (in size 9 for men) and 255 grams (in size 65 us for women) and a 10mm drop, with a heel height of 39mm and 29mm in the forefoot. These shoes are designed to offer ample cushioning for your road running workouts for runners with a neutral stride, especially if you still require some foot support.

The midsole of the Vomero 17 is made of a ZoomX foam top layer and a Cushlon foam bottom layer. The ZoomX foam provides luxurious softness with every step, while the Cushlon foam offers impact protection, helping to stabilize the extreme softness of the upper layer. This dual-foam design makes the shoe versatile, ideal for both running workouts and long walks.

A high-mileage pair of running shoes, this Nike Vomero 17 keeps those relevant characteristics of ensuring a safer stride in its DNA, while offering a more agile and springy feel.

What type of runner is the Nike Vomero 17 for?

With a complete redesign of this Nike Running model, the Vomero 17 offers maximum cushioning and comfort for daily training sessions on the road for runners of a medium to heavy weight, and for medium to gentle paces.

• Neutral runner. This does not exclude the group of runners with mild pronation, or neutral runners who tend to pronate as the kilometres go up.
• If you are looking for a long-distance daily training shoe for sessions at controlled and easy paces. They are not designed for fast runs, despite the Zoom X foam in the midsole.
• They are also a good option for long walks. They fully enter that list of the best cushioned walking shoes.

What's new in the Nike Vomero 17

The Nike Vomero 17 undergoes an important change from a design perspective also in terms of its lightness. A maximum cushioning shoe under 290 grams in a European size 43 is a great achievement for the brand. It now competes directly with the lightest maximum cushioning models on the market, such as the Hoka Bondi 8 and the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13, and improves the lightness compared to models such as the Brooks Glycerin 20 or the Asics Nimbus 25.

In the midsole of the Vomero 17, we find a combination of two different foams: the bottom is mostly composed of ZoomX, which is wrapped in a denser and firmer EVA chassis known as Cushlon.

Importantly, in a first for this model, the Zoom Air pods have been removed.

• Lighten the weight: With only 286 grams in a size 9US, these Nike Vomero 17 want to compete head to head with rivals such as the Brooks Glycerin 20, the Saucony Triumph 21 and the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v13. In fact, the entire redesign of the model is oriented towards this.
• Increased breathability: This is a section that Nike has improved in Vomero 17, because as the kilometres accumulate, the feeling of heat was noticeable in the Vomero 16, one of its major weaknesses!
• Improved tongue construction: Many users of the previous version of the Nike Vomero 16 complained of an excessively rigid tongue. Now it offers a more ergonomic and cushioned design.
• Renewed aesthetics: It is true that the revolution was already seen in the Nike Vomero 16, and that they represented a return to the origins of this saga. However, Nike has accustomed us to being trendy, and has made an effort to improve the look and aesthetics of the Nike Vomero 17.

With all these changes we see a comprehensive renovation of the Nike Vomero 17. The idea is none other than to maintain that DNA of offering a safe, more efficient, and lighter footprint. There is no doubt that the long-awaited Vomero 17 aims high, and meets the expectations created. A model that will be included in the recurring list of the best running shoes with maximum cushioning.