The Nike Vomero 18 Offers Nike’s Most Cushioned Run Yet

Go farther, push past your limits, and love every run. Nike is making it easier for road runners to have the cushioning they desire with the release of the Vomero 18, the latest iteration of the springy, soft running sneaker. Whether you’re just starting your running journey or you’re an experienced distance runner, the Vomero 18 offers a plush ride that’s easy on the body — ideal for low-key jogs and recovery runs.

The Nike Vomero 18 evolves the series from previous iterations with a new level of comfort and maximum cushioning. The design is informed by insights from women runners, with a high-stack and high-cushion experience that allows you to feel light on your feet. The Vomero 18 will also be offered in youth sizes, the first time a kid’s running shoe utilizes ReactX foam — meaning the shoes have the potential to be a favorite for family runs.

A lightweight, breathable engineered mesh upper keeps feet cool year-round, while the addition of plush touchpoints at the ankle and heel are designed with softness in mind. A rubber sole offers durability and traction, while the shoe’s overall shape, an upward curve with rocker geometry (it resembles a crescent), provides runners with a smoother heel-to-toe transition so you can glide down the road.

The shoe’s stack height is the highest ever in the Vomero franchise, offering a new level of comfort on the go. More cushioning under your feet means a softer ride; there’s no feeling the road under you. A combination of lightweight, soft ZoomX foam and durable, responsive ReactX foam underfoot also allows for a high energy return, meaning you’re prioritizing efficiency. The combination of these foams offers a double-stacked cushion for the ultimate ride.

From a design perspective, the bold silhouette balances performance and expression, demanding to be noticed. The shoe will be available in a variety of colorways to fit a range of personal styles. The lead colorway, “atmosphere pink,” was chosen to represent the joy and energy of running and the community that surrounds it.

The Vomero series launched in 2006, with the Nike Zoom Vomero+, soon becoming the essential comfort shoe in the Nike Running lineup with cushioning designed to prioritize buoyancy for all distances. Throughout the Vomero’s evolution, performance additions like Air Zoom technology in 2008 and Flywire in 2014 have kept the Vomero at the forefront of Nike innovation.

In 2018, Vomero expanded into the lifestyle space with the Vomero 5, an everyday sneaker inspired by the futuristic look of vintage running shoes. Evolutions in colorway and collaboration with A-COLD-WALL* helped to cement the Vomero’s place as a sport-inspired lifestyle shoe that blends comfort and aesthetics, a compliment to the Vomero 18 and its place in your running shoe lineup.

The Nike Vomero 18 release date is February 27, 2025.