Nike Vomero Plus — Black

The Vomero Plus sits in the max-cushioning end of Nike's running line, and the numbers explain the reputation: a full-length ZoomX midsole with a 45mm heel stack, paired with a pronounced rocker geometry and a wide platform.

What separates it from other high-stack shoes is that the foam does more than absorb. ZoomX is soft but springy, so the midsole returns energy rather than just cushioning impact — the reason reviewers have leaned toward it for easy runs and long-distance training rather than treating it as a recovery-day shoe

Underfoot, high-abrasion rubber handles traction and holds up to high mileage, and the engineered mesh upper keeps weight down over distance. The black colourway keeps a fairly loud silhouette wearable off the road, which is where a lot of pairs spend their time.

Now reduced. While stock lasts.

• Full-length ZoomX foam midsole
• 45mm heel stack height
• Rocker geometry
• Engineered mesh upper
• High-abrasion rubber outsole
• Running / max cushioning