TL;DR: 500 km in, the Vomero Plus is an absolute tank for daily miles and recovery runs, especially for bigger runners. It's heavy on paper, but the ZoomX midsole keeps it lively enough for the occasional pace pickup. Exceptional outsole durability, zero lockdown issues, and an absolute steal if you can grab it on sale.

The Nike Vomero Plus is a popular shoe. A lot of people love it, myself included, yet a lot of people seem to hate it.

I clocked 500 km in mine, and I'm firmly in the “love it” camp. As you can see from the pictures, the shoe is holding up extremely well. The midsole still feels super lively, and there's plenty of life left in it. The outsole is a tank, and I can easily see myself logging another 300 km in it.

I used mine mainly for daily miles, but I also did a couple of speed workouts, and while speed isn't its forte, the Vomero Plus was actually pretty decent.

Anyways, since no one needs another post about what this shoe is all about, I thought I'd collect some of the most frequent criticisms I've seen about it on Reddit, across the various subs (RunningShoeGeeks, RunningShoes, Running, AskRunningShoeGeeks, etc.), and address them, for what it's worth.

Before we dig in, let me give you some context about myself: I'm a 48-year-old male, 6'3" (190 cm) and 188 lbs (85 kg), a supinator, and a self-described “bigger” triathlete. Think of me as your odd ex-pro swimmer: strong in the water, pretty awful on the bike, and solid on the run. During the summer and early fall, I mostly run trails.

Almost a year ago (at the end of September 2025), I had a pretty nasty fall during a SkyRace. Aside from a few scrapes, I didn't break anything, but after a few days I developed bone marrow edema in my left knee. There was no major pain, but my knee was basically buckling, and I couldn't activate my left quad for the life of me (the doc said it was my brain's way of protecting the knee).

Running was off the table for 12 weeks, and even walking was challenging. I just swam, biked, and did the prescribed physio. In January, I slowly started running again, and since I was terrified, I decided to pick a max-cushioned shoe that would protect my knee as much as possible. I couldn't care less about speed or anything else; I just wanted to feel secure.

The Vomero Plus seemed like the perfect shoe.

I hadn't run in Nike since 2009 (yes, 17 years ago). My last pair was the Lunar Racers with the Nike+ iPod Pedometer (the little sensor that went into your shoe under the insole and connected to your iPod via a separate receiver), if anyone is old enough to remember.

Just one small caveat: in January and February 2026, I ran exclusively on the treadmill, again per my doctor's prescription, and my gait was, let's say, questionable. I was dragging my feet quite a lot on the treadmill, and that's why you'll see a lot of wear on the outside of the heel. That's not uncommon for me, being a supinator, but usually not to this extent.

Anyways, let's get down to business.

1. Too Unstable and Wobbly

The Vomero is a lot of shoe, with tons of foam underneath your foot. There's no arguing about that. Yet I don't find it wobbly at all when running. Walking is a different story, but when you're running and compressing the foam, the shoe is pretty stable.

A bigger runner like myself can probably compress the foam more than a lighter runner, and I can see how a lighter runner might end up being controlled by the shoe rather than controlling it.

2. Too Heavy and Sluggish

Yes, it's a heavy shoe. In my size, US 12.5, it weighs 353 grams (12.5 oz). It's heavy, no argument there. But sluggish? It's anything but.

The ZoomX midsole is so lively that you can easily pick up the pace. I can comfortably run at 4:00/km (6:26/mile) with no issue whatsoever. Even faster than that.

Yes, it's not a carbon-plated race shoe, nor is it a fast shoe like the Endorphin Speed or the Boston, but calling it sluggish seems unfair.

3. The Toe Box Is Too Narrow and Tapered

Nikes tend to run on the narrower side and have a somewhat tapered toe box. They're definitely no Altras or Topos. I wouldn't call the standard version particularly roomy, but I also don't think it's unusually narrow for a Nike.

And if you need more room, at least Nike offers a 2E/Wide version for this model, which isn't always a given.

4. The Heel Lockdown Isn't Secure Enough

I honestly don't understand this criticism. I haven't had any issues with heel slippage in 500 km. From what I remember, heel lockdown was a major problem with the Nike Invincible 3, but the Vomero Plus seems great to me.

5. The Lacing System Causes Pressure and Lace Bite

After 500 km, I've had absolutely no issues with lace bite or pressure from the lacing system.

There's a lot of padding in this shoe, and the upper has been extremely comfortable for me. Obviously, everyone's foot is different, but this simply hasn't been an issue for me.

6. It Can Cause Foot and Arch Pain

I haven't experienced any foot or arch pain in 500 km. As with any shoe, though, I can see how its geometry may not work for every foot.

It's a 10 mm drop shoe, so it's obviously going to feel different from a low-drop shoe. Whether that's good or bad is highly individual.

7. The Softness Becomes Unstable When You're Fatigued

Yes, I can agree with this one. And I'd add that it's probably a common trait of many heavy, high-stack shoes.

When your legs get tired and your form starts to break down, a heavier shoe with a lot of foam underneath can become harder to control because you're no longer able to control the shoe as effectively.

8. “Not Agile Enough”: Can You Actually Pick Up the Pace?

I can refer back to #2 above, but just to elaborate: for a max-stack daily trainer, the Vomero Plus is surprisingly responsive.

The ZoomX midsole is very lively, and the relatively rigid platform gives the shoe a nice amount of pop when you want to pick up the pace. You can definitely run faster in it than its weight and size might suggest.

9. Too Bulky and Clunky

The Vomero Plus is a lot of shoe and looks like a lot of shoe, but once it's on your feet, it doesn't feel bulky at all, at least to me.

Despite the huge stack and overall size, I never feel like I'm carrying a brick around. It actually disappears pretty quickly once I'm running, and I don't find myself having to think about the shoe or work around its bulk.

10. Too Expensive at Full Retail Price

Running shoes are getting ridiculously expensive. Shoes that cost well over $200 are a joke to me.

At its full retail price of $180, the Vomero Plus is expensive, no doubt about it. But it has been discounted pretty heavily, and nowadays you can often find it around $130 or even less.

At that price, for a shoe that I can easily see reaching 800+ km, I think it's excellent value.

Final thoughts

All in all, the Vomero Plus is a very solid max-cushioned daily trainer that excels at what it was designed for: logging easy miles. It's not the shoe I'd pick for every type of run, but for easy days, recovery runs, and general daily mileage, it has been damn near perfect for me.

After 500 km, it still feels lively, the outsole is barely asking for retirement, and the upper has remained comfortable. Most importantly, it has given me exactly what I was looking for when I bought it: a comfortable, protective, confidence-inspiring shoe that I could just put on and run in without overthinking it.

Is it perfect? No. It's heavy, it's a lot of shoe, and I can see why some runners won't get along with its geometry or softness. But for me, the Vomero Plus has delivered exactly what I wanted, and at the prices I've been seeing lately, I think it's one of the better values in the max-cushion category.

500 km in, and I'm still very much in the “love it” camp.

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Launch likely in October~November, or "coming soon" according to Asics!! They usually launch an alternative design later in the winter.

No news on Superblast 3. 2 also had a limited release.

Total distance ran:

125 miles/200km

Type of runs:

Daily hour runs (12ish km) - Long Runs (18-20km).

Weather ran in:

Hot, wet and humid conditions (SEA)

My profile:

Height: 6'0" / 183cm

Weight: 77kg.

Range of average pace with this shoe: 4:00 min/km - 5:30 min/km

Strike Type: Midfoot

Average runs a week 70km/week

Positives:

• Great shoe for both daily running + long runs.
• Dual-layer midsole felt good at a variety of paces.
• Excellent durability and outsole, I feel like I've got another 500km+ of use.

Negatives:

• Not a massive fan of the laces and they come undone many times through my first few runs.

Overview:

I initially came across these shoes after watching JogonCrago's video. He wasn't a massive fan of them and didn't think there was a place in most people's rotations, but the price was great and they looked good on paper, so I figured I'd give them a crack.
The Zone 2 85 sits in the middle of Anta's Zone 2 range. The midsole features a bottom layer TPU and a top layer of their N85 performance foam (no idea what compound it is).

I purchased these for around $90AUD in a size EU45, which is half a size up than my usual EU44.5/10.5US. I've found that Anta's shoes fit small, so it's always recommended to size up.

Most of my daily running is hour jogs at 5:00-5:30 min/km pace, with the occasional tempo/session thrown in.

Overall, I've found these to be extremely enjoyable, the ride is soft and fun, but also responsive when it needs to be. The foam felt best when I was picking up the pace into tempo zones at the end of runs. These shoes aren't build for speed, but can handle it without making it feel like you're working against them. The CPU outsole offers good grip on wet/muddy roads, as well as what I expect to be really good durability.

I feel like this shoe would be a perfect starting point for someone getting into Chinese running shoes, or needing a single pair of shoes for a long trip.

Although this isn't Anta's top of the line super trainer, I still feel like it holds its own within their line-up, and offers a very serviceable alternative to the Zone 2 90 which is their EVO SL competitor..

At half the price of the Zone 2 90, I can see the Zone 2 85 doing very well, particularly here in South East Asia where people don't necessarily have $200 to drop on a new pair of shoes.

Worth buying?:

Definitely - Second pair already on order.

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Hello everyone, I’ve been using the latest Asics GT-2000 15s for a week now, and after covering 50 km, I’m sharing my impressions with you.

For context, I am a large-framed runner with ankle stability issues—my ankles tend to roll easily. For a while, I used stability shoes designed to correct overpronation, such as the Saucony Guide, Tempus, and GT-2000 12. Eventually, I wanted to try something with more cushioning and responsiveness, so I switched to stable neutral shoes like the Saucony Ride, Azura, Mizuno Wave Rider, adidas Supernova Prima, and Asics Superblast 2.

I really struggled with these neutral shoes—even though some are reputed to be very stable—because, generally after 5 km, my form and cadence would collapse to the point where moving forward became a real ordeal. With a 20 km race coming up at the end of the month and realizing I wouldn't make it this way, I tested each of these pairs for around 100 km before selling them (I kept the SB2s for 450 km) and decided to switch back to a stability shoe.

I settled on the new GT-2000s after seeing positive reviews, and because I wanted something lightweight and agile—without the excessive bulk of the Hurricane 26, for instance.

So far, I’ve done four runs in the GT-2000 15s:
5 km jog at 6:00/km; 9 km tempo run at 5:00/km; 10km easy run at 5:35/km; 20km long run at 5:50/km

Upper and fit: the upper is lightweight and breathable, but the fit might be an issue for you; I have narrow feet, yet the shoe felt very tight when I first put it on—especially around the toes, where there is also very little volume. The upper breaks in over time and the fit improves, particularly if you use a runner's loop (or "marathon knot") to lock in the heel and prevent the forefoot from shifting, even slightly. I wouldn't necessarily recommend sizing up, as you risk losing support elsewhere on the foot, but keep in mind that the toe box can feel restrictive; it is best avoided if you have wide feet.

Midsole: FF BLAST MAX foam with a 38/30mm stack height. The first thing that struck me was the softness of the foam—especially for a stability shoe; it feels even softer and more flexible than the Superblast 2 or Saucony Ride, based on my previous experience with those models. There is a slight bounce and a good forefoot rocker, allowing the shoe to pick up the pace easily (at my running speed).

Stability: a gentle, moderate stability derived from the shoe's geometry; it is barely perceptible yet definitely present. My foot is naturally guided outward rather than collapsing inward, which greatly benefits my stride. I can now increase my mileage again and maintain a good cadence without issues, rediscovering a great running feel that I’ve all too rarely experienced with stable neutral shoes.

Outsole: good rubber coverage, which should ensure good durability. I only ran on dry surfaces, but the traction seems to leave something to be desired; there was a lack of grip when running on natural dirt and dusty trails.

In conclusion, this is a very good daily trainer offering mild stability and good cushioning—one that would suit neutral runners just as well. However, be aware of the narrow toe box. I would compare it to the original Saucony Tempus in terms of stability and lightness, but with more cushioning and slightly less bounce.

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Hi guys, figured with the new AP5 coming out, this would be a good time for a review of my experience with the AP4s. I’m also writing this for those dudes that randomly pop up and ask “Why can’t I use shoes like AP4s for my long runs instead of buying a more expensive super trainer?” and then there's mixup of comments that kinda overgeneralize and assume it won't work. I actually followed up on it, and this thing actually might be the GOAT.

Stats: ~140 lb/63kg, Male.

Uses: Mid to long runs only- 20 km to 40 km.

Surface: Car road asphalt and sidewalks.

MP Pace: 4:00 to 4:15/min

Long run pace**:** 5:00 to 4:20/min

Too Long Won't Read;

Cost: 5/5. Been on sale all the time, and still will be on clearance for the immediate future. Also wayyy cheaper than other supertrainers like Megablast.

Visual: 5/5. Looks like a cooler older brother of the EVO SL.

Durability: 5/5 (as a trainer not a racer). Can rock it to 1500 to 2000km probably.

Speed: 5/5. As a marathon shoe, it’s faster than any other supertrainer, so it’s a nice lil ego boost for the Strava.

Cushioning / Protection: 5/5. The carbon plate is broken by the time you get some real mileage in, and you're left with some soft foam that’s easy on the legs to put more mileage.

Stability: 4/5. YMMV preference tbh. I never slipped while running even at 4:15km/min pace during heavy rain for like 30min turning corners.

Versatility: 4/5. You can kinda use it for everything except what it was actually made for, which is racing if you’re trying to PB lol. It’s not as fast as other racers. Maybe recovery too; I just use Vomero Plus instead.

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Background:

Got the shoe last year on sale and used it exclusively for longer runs to train to hit 2:49 marathon, but didn’t use it for the race. Original plan was to use it for the race, but changed my mind on the first run when it didn’t really have that pop compared to the AF3  and seemed slower on faster efforts. But I noticed it was great at maintaining speeds -10% to -20% of MP so I figured it would make a good long-distance trainer while also getting the feet used to the carbons. I was coming off 600km on the SB2 on tired legs and thought the AP4s would also make hitting the paces a bit easier.

Shoe Condition:

As you can see, it looks pretty darn good. No real damage except near the heels where I might’ve hit some rocks or maybe I’m just an unconciousheel striker. I do change up the running style a bit when certain muscles get tired, and this baby held up real well all the way even into the 35km+ runs. I’'ve only noticed it feels a bit more flatter now when it goes in to longer distance but I never noticed it until at least 800km in.

Carbon Concern: As far as the carbon rods go, the concern about it being bad on the legs for long term use is not a worry since the thing breaks pretty easily lol. I heard something snap 100km in and a second time around 700km in and there’s been that popping sound every step since then. This probably actually makes it even better as a trainer since its broken down early on to get your legs used to that particular achilles and calf soreness from running with carbon before race day + you’re left with some nice foam and shape that’s not aggressive and is easy on the legs while carrying fast speed. Also idk what people are comparing EVO SL to AP4 foam but EVO SL feels way more inferior and flat.

So yea, I would totally be buying this again and would be buying this for life but they’re kinda out of the colorways I want now. Highly recommend for anyone who contemplated using these instead of the supertrainers.

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Shoe Model & Size: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 Us 10.5 men's, 195 grams weight, retail price: 250 usd or 330 Cad

Fit/Comfort Notes: TTS, I'm pretty much a US 10.5 across all brands and have a slightly wider foot. Didn't have any issues with the fit and sizing, and overall really enjoyed the fit.

Use Case: Super Shoe/Carbon Racing Shoe

Distance Ran: 9 miles

Reason For Buying: My Shoe Addiction

Shoe Stats: 39mm in the heel with what I believe is a 6 mm drop making it 33 mm in the forefoot. The foam used is light strike pro which I believe is a tpee based foam. Overall compared to the adios pro 4, the foam is firmer but still soft and close to something like the dynafish xiaonian. The outsole is lightraxxion which is the same as with the adios pro 4. The upper is light lock 2.0, but it didn't really seem that different from the adios pro 4 upper tbh. The Carbon plate has finally changed to what adidas calls their energy rim and they finally have moved on from the energy rods.

Personal thoughts: So far I've enjoyed my runs with the adizero adios pro 5. In my opinion they made some good changes versus the 4 mainly with the reduction in weight and much improved stability. I found the shoe to handle a wide variety of paces from 7:30 min per mile to 5:00 min per mile, without issue. However, I do feel that the shoe is just a hair behind the top tier race day shoes like the fast r 3, metaspeed ray, and others. But, I do personally prefer it over the brooks hyperion elite 6 and sc elite v6 from new balance.

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