The Vomero Premium is the most expensive trainer in the Vomero series. It's Nike's tallest running shoe ever built and it uses Nike's most advanced midsole technologies. It costs $230.
The Pegasus Premium is the most expensive trainer in the Pegasus series. It also uses Nike's advanced midsole technologies to deliver a really unique ride. It costs slightly less than the Vomero Premium, $220.
This comparison will tell you which trainer is better for you.
The Vomero Premium has a ZoomX midsole with two separate Zoom Air units. It has a very plush ride with plenty of compression during foot strikes. There is no plate in the midsole but the thick air bags act as a stiffener. The midsole of the Vomero Premium is extremely tall, measuring 55 mm in the heel.
The Pegasus Premium has a ZoomX top layer and a ReactX bottom layer. In between the two layers is a full-length Zoom Air unit. There is also no plate in the midsole of the Pegasus Premium. The ride of the Peg Premium is firmer than the Vomero Premium. Its midsole is also a bit thinner, measuring 45 mm in the heel.
The Vomero Premium is better for slow, relaxed paces due to its softer ride. It also weighs significantly more than the Peg Premium. The Peg Premium is better for faster runs thanks to its firmer midsole and its lighter build.
You can feel the mechanical bounce from the Zoom Air unit more in the Pegasus Premium than the Vomero Premium. This is because the Pegasus has firmer foam surrounding the air unit so the air unit can compress more. In the Vomero, the super soft foam dilutes the bounce of the Zoom Air units.
Stability is better in the Vomero Premium than the Peg Premium. Even though the Vomero Premium is taller, it has a much wider base, so foot strikes feel more planted in the Vomero Premium. The Peg Premium has a narrow heel and midfoot which is not suitable for heavy over pronators.
For long runs, the Vomero Premium is the better trainer. It has more cushioning depth and it feels more bouncy thanks to its thick ZoomX midsole. It also has more stability to make long runs more enjoyable.
If you prefer a more prominent forefoot rocker, the Vomero Premium is the better option. It has a thicker midsole with a higher toe spring.
The Peg Premium has smoother ride transitions because it has a full-length air unit. The two separate units in the Vomero Premium feel lumpy.
The Vomero Premium has more rubber on its outsole, so it has better outsole durability. The Peg Premium has some exposed foam in the midfoot area which the Vomero Premium doesn’t have. Both trainers have good traction on wet and dry surfaces.
The Vomero Premium has a very plush, cushioned upper, typical of one that you’d find on a max-cushioned trainer. There’s a generous amount of padding in the tongue, collar and heel tab. It has a fully sleeved tongue so there’s no tongue slide and there’s no heel slippage. It’s true to size but it has a typical Nike, narrow fit.
The Pegasus Premium has a thinner, stripped down upper, typical of one that you’d find on a speed trainer. It has a flat tongue with no padding and its knit upper has large ventilation holes for better breathability. It provides excellent foot lockdown. It’s also true to size but it has a narrower upper than the Vomero Premium so it’s not recommended for wide footed runners.
If you prefer a softer ride with a plusher step-in feel, the Vomero Premium is the better shoe for you. It has more cushioning depth and it has a wider base for better stability. It also has a more spacious, more comfortable upper with more padding. It has the more durable outsole and it has a more prominent rocker.
If you want a firmer ride for faster runs, the Pegasus Premium is the shoe for you. It’s easier to pick up the pace in the Peg Premium and you can feel the Zoom Air unit more. It’s also the lighter trainer and has a smoother ride than the Vomero Premium. If you want a cooler upper with better breathability, the Peg Premium is the better buy.
