I haven't run in NIKEs in ten years or so. The shoes got the point of being too expensive, too esoteric and most important, didn't fit my feet. So, when I visited my local running store, I was a bit hesitant to try a pair on. But I did.
I usually visit my local running store at least once a year to try on new shoes, and get opinions from the pro staff. I typically will buy a pair in-store versus online because I value the time that I spend there trying on a variety of pairs (6) and the time of the staff.
This go around, I tried the Brooks Glycerin, New Balance 7 somethings, Etonic and NIKE Vomero. I was shopping for a shoe that provides support and comfort for 26.2 miles. The Brooks was so hard out of the box, I wonder if they will sell many. The New Balance felt cushy but flat; a better 10k shoe maybe. The Etonic was very light but I didn't feel confident I could get a lot of miles out of them. The NIKE Vomero though, felt awesome. Lots of cushion through out the shoe. A narrow foot print. They fit.
And they held their own during the Yakima Marathon. I am very pleased with the shoe except for the price. I recommend hitting an online site for a better price.
Size: 10
Total Miles to Date: 57
Type: Neutral
Weight: 12.4 ounces
Cost: $137 including tax
Store: Fleet Feet in Bonney Lake, WA
Disclaimer:
I do not work for NIKE or any other shoe manufacturer. I am just a consumer, a runner, who has been running off and on for 30 years. My comments reflect my thoughts, experience, and opinion with the shoes - definitely not a scientific approach to measuring performance/cushion/comfort.
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