 Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Mens  Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Womens |
| Full Name: Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 |
| Category: Cushioning |
| Weight: 11.6 oz. (330 gr.) |
| Suggested Price: 130$ |
| Recommended For: Under pronators, male and female runners who like/need a very cushioned, soft ride. |
UPDATE!We reviewed the Nike Zoom Vomero+ 6 !
Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 General Info:
The Nike Zoom Vomero is a cushioning shoe that – in a relatively short amount of time – conquered the hearts (and feet) of an amazing number of runners. Known for its soft and unique cushioning, it is now at the fifth edition and is as usual presented in both a mens and a womens specifically engineered version. The new Vomero 5 presents Zoom Air cushioning both in the heel and the forefoot, a redesigned midfoot section and updates to the fit.
Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Sole Unit:
The Vomero is undoubtfully a benchmark in terms of cushioning. Consistant feedback throughout all the various editions is that the ride provided by the Zoom Vomero is a soft, “pillowy” one. The sole unit is a new one, but Nike took good care in not changing what was working and only adding small improvements.
The technology behind the Vomero’s unique cushioning is the placement of two units of Zoom Air, one in the heel and one in the forefoot. An evolution of Nike’s tradmark Air technology, Zoom Air are special “bags” of compressed gas inserted in strategic points of the midsole that absorb the impact and quickly return to their original shape, bouncing the foot back with every step. Zoom Air is considerably thinner than the traditional Air units therefore achieving the same cushioning in a much thinner profile. Luckily for the Vomer’s many fans, the modifications to the Air in the Vomero 5 are minimal and dont’ change the shoe’s famous cushioning.
The changes on the sole unit continue with a redesigned midfoot section, where the addition of an extra pad guides the foot safely from heel strike to toe-off and a redesigned decoupled heel (the heel section is split into two areas of different shape in order to absorb the shock of the impact progressively, also guiding the foot to the right movement.
As in last year’s model, the Vomero presents a little midfoot shank under the arch, covering only the medial (internal) side of the sole. The shank, a piece of plastic material that connects the heel with the forefoot is a standard technology solution to add stability to the shoe. It is usually applied to stability shoes and it’s usually a much larger, sturdier piece of TPU. A shank is not common for a cushioning shoe but the one on the Vomero is just light and small enough to add that little bit of stability without compromising the soft, bouncy feeling.
Nike developed two different soles for the Vomero (as it was in the previous editions): a mens version and a womens one. Female runners have different running biomechanics and the Vomero takes this into account. (Check here why womens running shoes are different). The sole unit of the female version of the Vomero has a more beleved heel and deeper flex grooves (the “carves” under the forefoot) that adapt better to the lower specific weight of women.
As usual for all the Nike running shoes (that’s what the “+” in the name indicates), the midsole contains a “hole” where to fit the Nike+ sensor, to capture data about your run and transmit it to an iPod.
Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Upper:
The upper of the shoe is where most of the updates have taken place. We agree with Nike’s choice: when the cushioning of the shoe is already great then it’s better to leave it mostly as is and work on improving the fit of the shoe around the foot.
The Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 has a softer, improved tongue and collar lining (a few runners complained about the previous Vomero’s toungue fit) and an anatomically shaped heel counter (the “cage” that traps the heel inside the shoe). On the medial side we notice a different saddle. Inspired to the Flywire technology found in Nike racing and Lunar models, it is a plastic structure that connects the laces to the midsole, wrapping aroud the arch with a snug but flexible fit.
On the forefoot, a semi-booty construction removed the stitches from the area removing opportunities for chafing and irritation.
Mesh is very open and breathable and the overlays (the synthetic leather stripes that provide support in strategic parts of the upper) have been reworked to offer a snugger fit.
Wear impression is that the toe box offers now more room and the shoe as a whole feels slightly wider than the previous version.
Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Opinion:
The Vomero family, now at its 5th edition, is famous for its great, soft and pillowy cushioning. The Vomero 5 does a great job in not changing anything about this feeling and only improving the upper fit. A slight weight reduction, which is always welcome, and gender-specific engineering are also great features of the Vomero 5.
All in all the Vomero 5 is a great cushioning shoe – probably one of the strongest in the market right now – suggested to neutral runners and underpronator who love a soft bouncy feeling. Runners with knee problems seem to particularly appreciate this shoe. The biggest competitor for the Vomero in 2010 is the Asics Nimbus 12. We wait to read your opinions in the comments!
Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Price Comparison:
 | Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Women's Running Shoes - White, 14 Nike Nike official store. Free shipping on all orders over 100$. | $77.97 |
 | Men's Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 Running Shoe - White/red 10 RoadRunnerSports EXTRA 25% OFF WITH CODE CX12J120 UNTIL Feb 8th ! Free shipping, 60-day perfect fit guarantee: possible to exchange shoes after using them for two months. | $79.95 |
 | Nike Women's Air Zoom Vomero+ 5 Running Shoe, White/university Blue/platinum Finish Line Free shipping, returns on unused items only | $129.99 |
Let us know what you think of this shoe in the comments!
I HAVE BOTH THE ASICS NIMBUS AND NIKE VOMERO. THEY ARE BOTH GREAT SHOES. THE NIMBUS IS A LITTLE MORE STABLE WHILE THE NIKE CUSHIONING IS BETTER. I TEND TO LEAN MORE TOWARD THE NIKE BECAUSE OF THE CUSHIONING. I AM 57 AND RUN 4 MILES AND WALK 4 MILES EVERYDAY WITH NO KNEE PAIN.
This is my 5th pair of Nike Air Zoom Vomeros. It much firmer than previous Air Zoom Vemeros and does not have the cushion I need. My knees ache after 4 miles. Also, the arch support is flatter than previous versions. I will be returning these shoes and using my older shoes until I can find a shoe with lots of cushion and arch support. Why do manufactures change the chemistry of a good shoe? When I return these shoes and shop for another brand/model it’s not good for the customer, the retailer, nor the manufacturer.
I found the sizing of the Vomero+5 bigger than the previous models. I bought my usual 7.5 online & found them way too large. The feel of the shoe is entirely different from the previous models & gave me a sore arch. I will not be using them again.
I read this review and bought the new version of the Nike Vomero, but I really don’t like them. First of all, they are a lot stiffer than previous versions. It seems that all of the manufacturers are moving this way, and I don’t understand. I bought the Nikes because they were super cushioned.
Another major problem I have is that they are too hot. I have never noticed my feet getting hot on a run, but with these shoes I am ready to rip them off after two miles. This has been in 60 degree weather – I’d hate to see how they’d feel in the summer.
I also hate the heel “cage”. I strike with my forefoot and do not need all of this extra heel garbage and weight locking me in. It’s heavy, hot and bulky.
I’m really disappointed, as this was the only pillowy shoe left. The adidas used to be pillowy but they went stiff with the Adistar Ride. The Nimbus has heel cage issues, too, and their new lacing system hurts my upper foot.
Where does a supinating forefoot striker go after this? Newton?
I too bought the Vomero 5 as a replacement for my worn out Vomero 4 shoes. I wore the V5 around doing errands and shopping and my feet were sore when I got home 4 hours later. I need to find a pair of V4s to get back that cushioned feel with the great arch support that I need. I hope Fleet Feet will take these back, but I don’t know any other type to replace it.
I add a lynco orthotic to my shoes. I just bought some 5s. Salesman said they were basically same as my 4s which I loved. Hope I like these. The orthotic adds arch support and cushioning.
A friend made good comments about the Nike Air Max + 2010, but I couldn’t find additional helpful information on the internet. I’m used to wearing Nike Vomero 4, with which I’m well adapted; however I’m willing to try a different shoe. In order to better decide whether buying the new Vomero 5 or the Air Max + 2010, I’d be glad if someone gives me useful reviews about it.
Bueno, después de mucho tiempo y a insistencia de mi dealer, he comprado de nuevo unas Nike, pues es una narca la cual siempre me ha ido fatal, con dolores por roces, mala plantilla y muy dura en general.
Yo utilizo dos marcas habitualmente Asics Nimbus 10,11 y 12 y Saucony Ride y Triumph en sus diferentes versiones.
, al ser corredor neutro.
Mi sorpresa ha sido maýuscula al propbármelas y notarlas ligeras…,sin roces, con una buena plantilla en la que mi pié se ajusta como un guante, así que después de probarla unas tarde caminándo, la estrené para una carrera en Arganda del Rey(Madrid), ya sé que no se debe estrenar nada en una carrera y menos calzado, pero eran tan buenas las sensaciones y siéndo un diez mil nada más me atreví a ello.
Solo puedodecir que Nike ha acertado plenamente con esta zapatilla, por ajuste, sensaciones amortiguación de talón y feeling en la pisada, solamente la nota algo blanda de amortiguación a la altura de los metatarsianos, es su única parte floja,comparada con Asics y Saucony,claro. y que yo tengo en un pié 4 operaciones que me machacan esa zona y es lo único que la falta para ser perfecta.
La utilizaré para carreras cortas de diez mil o leguas, y para entrenos no superiores a una hora, a mí después de años castigándo a Nike por sus productos para mí insuficientes, vuelvo a darle un voto positivo por el gran avance en cuánto a calidad tan necesdsartio para los que somos corredores. ¡Felicidades Nike!
I find nike Vemoro fits me well with clocking more miles without knee pain compared to my previous shoe from NB.
I’m blogging for 1000km with Vemoro 5.
I had the vomero 4′s and they were an excellent running shoe so I assumed that the 5′s would naturally be as well. I was completely wrong, the 5′s are some of the cheapest shoes I’ve ever put on my feet. After running in them 10 times are so, my knees and back ached more than they ever had. I switched back to the 4′s and my Asics and the pains have since gone away. I would not recommend the 5′s to anyone.
Just bought the Vomero 5 to replace an aging Vomero 4. I was quite suprised to find the new 5′s do not have the “Cushy” feel of my wonderful 4′s. That said, I don’t dislike the 5, but I do think the newest model has taken a step backwards. The Vomero 4 was a much more comfortable shoe. If fact, I still have my old 4′s–and will keep them until they completely fall apart–as they are still more comfortable than my brand new 5′s.
Feel like sexy time feet. Very very nice and good for running. I have a dog.